Flavor Odyssey – Manhattan Variations

June 16, 2025

In this four-episode segment, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs explore classic cocktail recipes, creating new variations designed to pair perfectly with a premium cigar. This week, they tackle th... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Mule Variations

Eric Guttormson

June 9, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Not to be redundant but it's time to kick that mule in the ass. This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy continue their quest to bring fun twists to classic cocktails. They’re shaking things up by tes... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Big Screen Bracket Challenge Final

Eric Guttormson

May 27, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

It's the final episode of the Big Screen Bracket Challenge! In this episode, we pit Harry Potter's Butterbeer, The Big Lebowski's White Russian, Glass Onion's Cuban Breeze, and Casino Royale's Vesper Martini ag... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Martini Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

May 19, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Bond, James Bond. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, we explore the iconic Vesper Martini, famously known as James Bond's drink of choice. But does this classic cocktail pair well with a cigar, and if so, which... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Mission Impossible

Eric Guttormson

May 12, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we tackle the ultimate pairing challenge: the Bloody Mary. That's right, folks—this cocktail's intense, spicy tomato flavors make it a daunting match for cigars, one that most profe... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Cuban Breeze Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

May 5, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey returns with the next Big Screen Bracket Challenge cocktail contender from the movie Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The Cuban Breeze takes the spotlight, vying to be the ultimate movie-inspi... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – White Russian Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

April 21, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Careful, man, there's a beverage here! This week on Flavor Odyssey, our Big Screen Bracket Challenge continues with movie-themed cocktails. In this episode, the Dude abides as we dive into the iconic White Russ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Butterbeer Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

April 7, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Last week on Flavor Odyssey, we kicked off the Big Screen Bracket Challenge, where we selected four movie-themed cocktails to explore over the next four episodes. First up, from the beloved Harry Potter series:... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Big Screen Bracket Challenge

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

In our most ambitious episode yet, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy set out to craft cigar and drink pairings inspired by iconic cocktails from the big screen. First, they need to narrow down the options to... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Red Red Wine

Eric Guttormson

March 24, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Red, red wine goes to my head—come on, you know the song! This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re diving into a cigar and drink pairing that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Your Flavor Odyssey hosts are on ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Wildcard – St. Paddy’s Day Edition

Eric Guttormson

March 10, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Sure, 'tis our grand annual St. Paddy’s Day edition of Flavor Odyssey, so nab yer green cigars and yer Irish-themed cocktails and drinks, and come join the craic! Randy and Master Sensei will be on the hunt for... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Wildcard COTY Winner’s Circle

Eric Guttormson

March 3, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

In this episode, we’re focusing on the Otters! During the first segment of 2025, we’ve been exploring the best drink pairings for our Cigar of the Year Sampler, available at Smoke Inn. Our audience aka "the Ott... Read More...

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