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Never judge a bourbon by its label. This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy review David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey—a 100-proof bottle with an old-school look and a price that gets the value guy’s attention.

They also smoke the Fuente Fuente OpusX ReXilient Churchill, discuss its tribute to the 25th anniversary of September 11th and its support for Tunnel to Towers, and see whether this special cigar earns a place in their humidors.

Plus, Fingers discovers creamed corn mac and cheese, Tony has concerns about Lowe’s delivering supplies by drone, and the guys tackle rising insurance bills, expensive meals, and the hunt for a decent car deal. Are Amazon Prime Day bargains worth the hype? And how did a dinner for two approach $200 without any alcohol?

Cigars, bourbon, comfort food, and a few strongly held opinions. Just another week on Eat Drink Smoke.

Tony and Fingers review the Plasencia Alma del Cielo cigar and Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon, then try Skrewball PB&J Whiskey in a Gas Station Find.

They also get into NFL injuries, a survey on college students and controversial speakers, the downsides of flat-top grills, fast-food chains bringing back personal service, and one question for job seekers: Is bringing iced coffee to an interview really a problem?

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Tony and Fingers review the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut Box-Pressed Toro and the ultra-budget Ancient Age Bourbon. Plus, Gen Z is drinking again, AI-powered car dealership scams are getting frighteningly convincing, the Colts are a mess, and a controversial list of tailgate foods has them asking an important question: Where are the burgers and brats?

They also tackle the growing backlash against AI and data centers—and whether the debate has become more about political outrage than finding real solutions.

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers fire up the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo — a cigar loaded with wood, leather and enough strength to get your attention.

They pair it with Indiana Longhunter Straight Rye Whiskey, a four-year-old, 100-proof rye that raises an important question: is this bottle a hidden gem or just bringing heat for the sake of bringing heat?

Plus, something strange is happening with Cuban cigar distribution in Europe, Tony and Fingers ask whether our parents basically lied to us throughout childhood, and the guys once again prove they are completely on top of modern pop culture… assuming modern pop culture ended sometime around 1987.

Cigars, rye, childhood memories and plenty of conversation — it’s another episode of Eat Drink Smoke.

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the AVO Expresivo Toro, a medium-to-full cigar that delivers notes of pepper, wood, coffee and plenty of complexity at a price that earns it a spot in the humidor.

They also crack open the brand-new 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye, and at just $42 a bottle, it may be one of the best whiskey values they’ve tried all year.

Plus, Fingers explains what went wrong with his pre-Labor Day brisket, why the Texas crutch killed his bark, and what he’ll do differently next time. The guys also talk retirement, why older homeowners aren’t downsizing, Gen X nostalgia, video stores, long phone cords, and the things younger generations will never quite understand.

And somehow, Old Smoky Orange Shinesicle Cream Moonshine turns out to be way better than anyone expected.

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Foundation 10th Anniversario Salamone and Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon — a whiskey that definitely splits the room.

They also talk about turmoil at Brown-Forman, whether aging rock stars like David Lee Roth and Paul McCartney know when it’s time to walk away, the latest U.S.-Canada tariff fight and what it could mean for American spirits. Plus, they remember Dolly Parton and dive into a fascinating conversation about modern dating, relationships, feminism and why so many people are struggling to make lasting connections.

All that and much more on this edition of Eat Drink Smoke.

Tony and Fingers are back with another round of cigars, whiskey, food and questionable life advice.

This week, they light up the El Rey del Mundo King of the World VSOP, a cigar that makes a strong enough impression that buying more is definitely on the table. Then they pour the Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye, a 112.2-proof Kentucky straight rye that brings plenty of heat — but even more flavor.

Also this week: Is the air fryer one of the greatest kitchen inventions ever, or just an oven with better marketing? A new survey says most families have one person who handles the meal planning, shopping and cooking — apparently this is now news. Plus, a Southern California community turns to former gang members to help keep the streets safe, and a Florida steakhouse sparks a conversation about what customers should expect when they go out for a nice meal.

All that and more on this episode of Eat Drink Smoke.

This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers light up the Liars Bench Silver Tongue, a 6x54 Dominican puro with a Corojo wrapper, Habano binder, and plenty of spice. It makes a better impression on Fingers than Tony, but both agree Liars Bench is a brand worth keeping an eye on.

Then it’s back to one of the show’s longtime bourbon favorites: Old Grand-Dad 114. At 114 proof, it delivers caramel, oak, spice, a little vanilla and cinnamon — and remains one of the best values sitting on the bourbon shelf. Especially when Tony finds it for twenty bucks.

Fingers also brings in a viral Greek yogurt dessert made with vanilla pudding mix and apple pie filling. Tony spends most of the show mocking it… right up until he tries it. Suddenly, the giant bowl of protein-packed “Apple Pie Kaboom” doesn’t seem like such a ridiculous idea.

Plus, Pat McAfee gets dragged online for sitting next to President Trump, the guys wonder whether social media has made everyone completely insane, Allegiant Airlines discovers the miracle of free soft drinks, Rod Stewart postpones shows after a medical procedure, and Fingers has some thoughts about women losing their minds when their husbands shave their beards.

All that and more on this week’s Eat Drink Smoke.

Tony and Fingers review the new Catelli Boxare Habano, a 6x52 box-pressed cigar that proved surprisingly difficult to research. It starts with cedar, pepper, and a little cocoa — but does it develop enough to earn a permanent spot in the humidor?

Then things get serious with Booker’s Batch 2026-02 “Milkshake Batch” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. At 124.4 proof, it sounds intimidating. Instead, the guys find plenty of oak, vanilla and rich bourbon flavor — and start wondering if they’ve found one of the best bottles of the year.

Also this week, Tony gets unreasonably worked up about store-bought baked spaghetti, robo-taxis prepare to hit the streets of Las Vegas, pumpkin spice season arrives way too early, Buc-ee’s picks a trademark fight with a small Ohio mini-mart, and an airline comes up with yet another way to charge passengers for their luggage.

Plus, a listener discovers some very old bourbon in a lake house and asks the dangerous question: “How do I sell this?”

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Caldwell Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante, a rich and surprisingly subtle cigar with notes of wood, leather, walnut and coffee. Is it worth $17 a stick? They have thoughts.

They also pour the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel, a seven-year-old Tennessee whiskey bottled at 100 proof. It brings plenty of sweetness, oak, vanilla and a little disagreement over whether there is any banana hiding in the finish.

Plus, Fingers introduces Tony to the Pepperidge Farm Coconut Cake of his childhood, Costco faces a class action lawsuit over its promotional emails, and the guys test out a bristle-free alternative for cleaning the grill.

They also discuss rising cigar prices, the future of AI-assisted writing, and some heartbreaking news from their friends at Defiance Beef.

All that, along with brisket experiments, Costco shopping disasters, and a truly unreasonable amount of coconut cake, on this episode of Eat Drink Smoke.

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