A Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey – Aganorsa Leaf Pairings by Cigar Dojo

This week on Flavor Odyssey, Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller & Blender for BLACKENED Whiskey, visits Dojo headquarters for a special interview. Hosts Robby and Randy will dive into what it takes to craft exceptional whiskey with Rob and explore his experience creating S81 and S84 in collaboration with Drew Estate and Metallica’s James Hetfield.

Pairings

Randy: Blackened Cask Strength WGOF & Undercrown 10 👍🏻

Robby: Blackened 72 Seasons & Blackened S84 👍🏻

Sensei: Blackened Rye & Blackened M81 👍🏻

Jordan: Blackened Rye & Blackened M81 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 43%

Robby: 57%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing

Thane Russey: Blackened 138 Old Fashioned & Blackened M81 👍🏻

Head over to our Smoke Night LIVE podcast for cigar interviews and entertainment: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3OJ366KRotIlJb6-akfx_SKEmI45Y-k&si=Agu9o_OXidZLvcSW

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It’s close to midnight, and something evil’s lurking in the dark… It’s the night before Halloween, and your hosts, Robby and Randy, have cooked up a special challenge for this wildcard episode of Flavor Odyssey. Who can concoct the best “monstrous” cocktail and pair it with the perfect cigar? The audience is invited to join the fun by creating their own custom spooky cocktails.

Pairings

Randy: Zombie Brains Cocktail & Viaje Zombie Antidote 👍🏻

Robby: Or Else My Wife Would Kill Me Cocktail & Viaje Zombie 👍🏻

Sensei: Dracula in Manhattan & Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Ghooligan 👍🏻

Jordan: Dracula in Manhattan & Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Ghooligan 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 33%

Robby: 67%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing

Darrell Whitacre: Candied Cinnamon Sour Martini (aka bourbon) & Tatuaje The Frank 👍🏻

Thane Russey: Monster Smash Cocktail & Tatuaje Drac Monster Smash 👍🏻

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Cigar Dojo has crafted some of the most epic cigar collaborations over the years, and this week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby and Randy explore the best drink pairings for these legendary releases. The journey up the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard continues this week, so grab any Dojo cigar, a drink, and join the fun!

Pairings

Randy: Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour & ReviveR (2021) 👍🏻

Robby: Devil's Night Schwarzbier & Dojo de Luxe 👍🏻

Sensei: Suburban cocktail & Knuckle Sandwich Strike Force 👍🏻

Jordan: Suburban cocktail & Knuckle Sandwich Strike Force 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 45%

Robby: 55%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing

David Castleberry: Cold brew & Pagoda 2023 👍🏻

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As Halloween fast approaches and monsters begin to knock at your door seeking candy, this week on Flavor Odyssey we turn to the king of monsters, Pete Johnson, and his legendary Tatuaje Cigars. That’s right, folks—we’re returning to our journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard, featuring drink pairings with Tatuaje. Don’t forget to create your own monstrous pairings and join the show!

Pairings

Randy: Ocho Arandas cocktail & Tatuaje Halloween 👍🏻

Robby: Smoke Show cocktail & Tatuaje The Wolfman (OR) 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 61%

Robby: 39%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing

Bill Powers: Apple Butter Old Fashioned & Tatuaje The Wolf (2021) 👍🏻

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As the leaves turn and the crispness of fall fills the air, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy set their sights on finding the best fall cigar and drink pairings. In this wildcard episode, the duo challenges each other to craft the perfect pairing while encouraging the audience to create their own ultimate fall cigar and drink combinations.

Pairings

Robby: Mott & Mulberry & Liga Privada UF-4 👍🏻

Sensei: Pumpkin Sazerac & Espinosa Laranja Reserva 👍🏻

Jordan: Pumpkin Sazerac & BSL Yasuke 👍🏻

Votes

Sensei 54%

Robby: 46%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing

TheJbouchard78: Apple Cider Old Fashioned & Tatuaje The Frank 👍🏻

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It’s the second week of Flavor Odyssey’s ‘Cocktail Challenge’ detour, finishing with Randy Griggs challenging Robby Ras to create a unique spin on his go-to cocktail: the Italian Spritz. The audience is encouraged to use Robby’s recipe below or concoct their own take on what exactly an Italian spritz might mean to you… as well as finding the perfect cigar to round out the pairing.

Robby’s Italian Spritz

- 2oz sweet Vermouth

- 1oz Cointreau

- 3oz Prosecco

- 1oz sparkling water

Pairings

Randy: Robby's Italian Spritz & Warped Flor del Valle 👎🏻

Robby: Robby's Italian Spritz & BLTC Deliverance Porcelain 👎🏻

Sensei: Robby's Italian Spritz & Camacho 5280 👍🏻

Jordan: Robby's Italian Spritz & Southern Draw Decennium 👎🏻

Votes

Randy: 44%

Robby: 56%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing

Nathan Stewart: Robby's Italian Spritz & Fuente Hemingway Short Story Natural 👍🏻

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This week on Flavor Odyssey, we start a two-part wildcard segment, beginning with Robby Ras challenging Randy Griggs to create a unique spin on his go-to cocktail: the Gin and Tonic. The audience is encouraged to create their own creative variation on the Gin and Tonic as well as finding the perfect cigar to round out the pairing.

Pairings

Randy: Gin & Tonic Variation & Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro 👍🏻

Robby: Gin & Tonic Variation & OpusX PerfecXion 8-8-8 👍🏻

Sensei: Gin & Tonic Variation & AVO Maduro 30th Anniversary 👎🏻

Jordan: Gin & Tonic Variation & Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno 👎🏻

Votes

Randy: 54%

Robby: 46%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing

Nathan Stweart: Gin & Tonic Variation & 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut Radiante 👍🏻

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This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs embark on a hunt for the elusive Sakasquatch as they continue their pairing journey up the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. In this episode, they tackle Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, ranked as the 7th most checked-into brand on the Dojoverse. Be sure to join the show with your own DT&T pairing!

Pairings

Randy: Old Fashioned & Mi Querida Triqui Traca 👍🏻

Robby: Red Raider Cocktail & Mi Querida PapaSaka 👎🏻

Sensei: Henry McKenna (2009) & Muestra de Saka Nacatamale 👍🏻

Jordan: Henry McKenna (2009) & Muestra de Saka Nacatamale 👍🏻

Votes

Randy: 73%

Robby: 27%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairing

Bill Powers: Revolver cocktail & Sin Compromiso 👍🏻

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Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival and a significant cultural event held annually in Munich, Germany, and this week, it’s coming to Flavor Odyssey! Yes, folks, that’s right—it’s a wildcard edition, and we’re donning our lederhosen to create the perfect Oktoberfest pairings.

Pairings

Randy: Warsteiner Oktoberfest & Quesada Oktoberfest 2024 👎🏻

Robby: Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest & La Palina Goldie 👍🏻

Sensei: Four Noses Oktoberfest & Quesada Oktoberfest 2024 👎🏻

Jordan: Crooked Stave Fest Bier & Quesada Oktoberfest 2024 👎🏻

Votes

Randy: 44%

Robby: 56%

Audience Pairing

Nathan Stewart: Paulaner Oktoberfest & Davidoff Aniversario No. 3