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Flavor Odyssey
Flavor Odyssey is a weekly cigar and drink pairing show from Cigar Dojo, breaking down flavor profiles across cigars, spirits, beer, and cocktails.
Episodes
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey’s Sinister Pairings
Something wicked this way comes! Halloween is upon us, and Robby and Randy are descending into the darkness for a sinister edition of Flavor Odyssey. This…
Flavor OdysseyMonster Pairings with Special Guest Pete Johnson
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to unleash our favorite monster-themed cigar and drink pairings! Who better to join the spooky festivities…
Flavor OdysseyFall Pairings: Cigars & Cocktails for Autumn
The leaves are falling, there’s a crispness in the air, and autumn is officially upon us! That means it’s time to find the perfect cigar and drink pairings to…
Flavor OdysseySoy Sauce in a Cocktail? Let’s Find Out
Does soy sauce work in a cocktail? For over a year, Kid Producer Jordan has been campaigning for an episode featuring cocktails that utilize the salty, savory…
Flavor OdysseyPimp My Pairing
This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy are taking a couple of ordinary cigar-and-drink combinations and turning them into dream pairings. The challenge…
Flavor OdysseyProst! The Ultimate Oktoberfest Cigar Pairing
Ein Prosit! Oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa! Oktoberfest is in the air, and no year would be complete without Robby and Randy raising their glasses and lighting up…
Flavor OdysseyHurry Up and Wait: The Art of Aging Cigars
To age or not to age—that is the question. How long should a cigar rest before you light it up, and is there such a thing as aging it too long? On this episode…
Flavor OdysseyAmerican Pairings: A Labor Day Special
Labor Day is is upon us and for most of America that means barbecue, cold drinks, and, of course, premium cigars. This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy…
Flavor OdysseyStrength vs. Complexity: The Ultimate Cigar Pairing Showdown
The age-old question: Strength vs. Complexity. Okay, maybe it’s never actually been a question—but this week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re making it one! Robby and…
Flavor OdysseyBudget Pairing Challenge on Flavor Odyssey
It’s been a long summer, and if you’re like us, you’ve probably spent a whole lot of cabbage on cigars. So, it’s time to tighten up the wallet and find out if…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey with Guest Matt Booth
For years, the Flavor Odyssey astronauts have explored the farthest reaches of cigar and drink pairings. On this episode, however, they encounter a fellow…
Flavor OdysseyPairing Tequila, Mezcal & Cigars
Tequila and mezcal are the world’s best-known agave spirits, but their flavor profiles can be dramatically different. From bright, grassy, and herbal notes to…
Flavor OdysseyRandy Takes the Crispy Boy Challenge
It’s Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival week, and Randy Griggs will be coming to you live from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado. Along the way, he’ll be joined by a…
Flavor OdysseyThe Best Summer Cocktail and Cigar Pairings
The dog days of summer have arrived, and there’s no better way to cool off than with a refreshing cocktail and a great cigar. On this episode of Flavor…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey with guest Luis Baez of Flor de Caña
It’s a special episode of Flavor Odyssey as Luis Baez, Global Brand Ambassador for Flor de Caña, joins the show to talk rum and cigars. Luis is one of the most…
Flavor OdysseyHow Nicaragua Became the World’s Flavor Factory
Over the past few decades, Nicaragua has gone from an up-and-coming tobacco producer to the undisputed leader in premium cigars. But how did it happen, and…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey Origins Story – Episode 300
It’s a milestone episode of Flavor Odyssey as Robby and Randy celebrate 300 shows! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and pair drinks with the cigars…
Flavor OdysseyYou Can’t Handle The Proof – Flavor Odyssey
Since the very beginning of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs have maintained that higher-proof spirits make better cocktails. This week…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey: Local Whiskey Showdown
This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re celebrating local whiskey with special guest Brandon McCraney, master distiller at Olde Raleigh Distillery. Join us as we…
Flavor OdysseyWrapper Wars: Maduro vs Claro
Many of your favorite cigars come in either maduro or claro wrapper variations. But beyond the difference in color, what exactly separates a maduro from a…
Flavor OdysseyDown the Rabbit Hole: Psychedelic Rabbit Pairings
This week on Flavor Odyssey, we celebrate the release of Psychedelic Rabbit, the newest collaboration between Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo. But one…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey: BBQ, Cigars, and Booze
This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re firing up the grill and heading into uncharted territory. With Cigarbecue happening this Sunday, May 31st, the show takes on…
Flavor OdysseyWrapper Wars: Maduro vs. Connecticut Shade
This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re comparing two of the most iconic cigar wrapper leaves and how they influence the perfect beverage pairing. Robby will…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey: Cigars & the Kentucky Derby
This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re heading to Churchill Downs for our own cigar-smoking celebration of the Kentucky Derby. Fresh off the 152nd running of the…
Flavor OdysseyPCA Pairing Playbook: What to Drink with the Newest Cigars
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show introduces hundreds of new cigars each year—but what should you pair them with? That’s where Flavor Odyssey…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey Goes Nuts
Flavor Odyssey has gone nuts! This week, hosts Robby and Randy explore nutty-inspired cocktails featuring ingredients like Orgeat, Frangelico, Amaretto…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey’s Dusty Bottle Showdown
Everybody has one—you know exactly what I’m talking about. That dusty bottle of liqueur/liquor hiding in the back of your cabinet since 1989, when your Aunt…
Flavor OdysseyUltimate Gimmick Pairings
It’s April 1st, and you know what that means—corny tricks and gimmicky tomfoolery. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs…
Flavor OdysseyProtocol & Pints: The Ultimate Pairing Challenge
Flavor Odyssey returns, and this week we’re putting Protocol Cigars to the test with a full-on beer pairing challenge. Each host brings their pick for the…
Flavor OdysseyFinding the Perfect Pairing for Cigar Dojo’s No. 1 Cigar
This week on Flavor Odyssey, Master Sensei and Robby return as we wrap up the Cigars of the Year sampler segment with Cigar Dojo’s No. 1 Cigar of the Year: the…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey: ReviveR Maduro Pairing Night
This week on Flavor Odyssey, we take a break from the Cigars of the Year sampler segment for a wildcard episode featuring the new Cigar Dojo x Aganorsa Leaf…
Flavor OdysseySobremesa Solita Red: Finding the Perfect Pairing
Clocking in at number nine on this year’s Cigar Dojo year-end list is the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Solita Red from Steve Saka. On this episode…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey Takes on the Aging Room Concerto
As Flavor Odyssey continues its journey through the Dojo’s Cigar of the Year Sampler, this week hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs spotlight Rafael Nodal’s Aging…
Flavor OdysseyCigar Pairing With Gold Star from United Cigars
This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs find the perfect drink pairing for the Gold Star from United Cigars. Our #18 cigar of the year (and in…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey: Pairing With the 601 La Bomba Warhead 11
This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs launch their annual journey through the Dojo’s Cigar of the Year Sampler from Smoke Inn. The featured…
Flavor OdysseyThe Wildest Cigar Pairing Challenge Yet!
This week on Flavor Odyssey, Randy Griggs and Master Sensei take a mini-odyssey unlike any other—one built around pure pairing versatility. The challenge? Find…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey: Tatuaje vs. Illusione
Get ready for another full-throttle pairing showdown on Flavor Odyssey. This week, two powerhouse boutique brands go head-to-head as Tatuaje faces off against…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey: Fuente vs. Padrón
Two titans of the cigar world go head-to-head on Flavor Odyssey. And no—we’re not talking about your hosts, Robby and Randy. This week’s battle features two of…
Flavor OdysseyDry January: Flavor Without the Buzz
Flavor Odyssey is back for its 9th season, and with Dry January in full effect, Robby and Randy are on a mission to find big, bold flavor—without the alcohol…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey Best Pairings of 2025
It’s the final episode of Flavor Odyssey for the year, and you know what that means—it’s time to crown the best cigar-and-drink pairings of 2025. Your Flavor…
Flavor OdysseyWe Built Perfect Pairings with Only 3 Ingredients
KISS (Keep it Simple, Stupid) works for a lot of things in life, but does it hold up in the world of cocktails and cigar pairings? This week on Flavor Odyssey…
Flavor OdysseyCigar Pairing Tips & Tricks You Need to Know
This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re diving into cigar pairing tips and tricks—everything from advanced techniques to simple strategies that work with just about…
Flavor OdysseyFriendspairing – Flavor Odyssey
You’ve heard of Friendsgiving—now get ready for Friendspairing! This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy are switching things up: they’ll craft a…
Flavor OdysseyFireside Classics – Flavor Odyssey
Pull up a chair, spark up a cigar, and settle in—it’s time for a fireside edition of Flavor Odyssey. This week, Robby and Randy explore the cozy side of cigar…
Flavor OdysseyExtreme Makeover Pairing Edition – Flavor Odyssey
It’s time to step outside our comfort zones and dive into pairings we think we don’t like—but are determined to make work. This week on Flavor Odyssey, it’s…
Flavor OdysseyTrick or Neat Pairings – Flavor Odyssey
It’s the witching hour, Halloween is in the air and spirits are all around us. This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re conjuring up “Trick-or-Neat,” where we…
Flavor OdysseyBest Budget Pairings – Flavor Odyssey
Not all of us can afford $100 cigars and top-shelf whiskey every night. Most of us live on tighter budgets and get creative with our pairings. This week on…
Flavor OdysseyFall Flavor Unleashed – Top 5 Fall Cocktails
Breathe it in—can you feel that crisp fall air? The leaves are turning from green to shades of yellow, brown, and bright red. And you know what else is…
Flavor OdysseySober October Pairings
Lock up the alcohol—it’s Sober October! Okay, maybe we won’t go the whole month, but your Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy are kicking things off by…
Flavor OdysseyBuilding the Mt. Rushmore of Cigar Pairings
What are the ultimate cigar-and-drink pairings? This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy unveil their four all-time favorite combinations—their “Mt…
Flavor OdysseyThe Oktoberfest Beer & Cigar Pairing Guide
There are few guarantees in life, but one of them is the annual Oktoberfest episode of Flavor Odyssey. How should you approach a cigar and beer pairing fit for…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Retro Pairings
The 1970s called—they want their cocktails back! Dust off your bell bottoms, crank up that Earth, Wind & Fire cassette, and join us on Flavor Odyssey as we…
Flavor OdysseyWe Made Cocktails with Pickle Juice (And Now We Can’t Stop)
Pickle juice and pickle-inspired cocktails are having a moment. Your local mixologist might serve up a Dirty Pickle, Pickled Michelada, Pickleback Mule, or…
Flavor OdysseyCan AI Create the Perfect Cigar Pairing?
Who’s the real master of pairing—our Flavor Odyssey hosts or the AI overlords? On this episode, we hand the reins to the bots and let them suggest cigar and…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Mystery Episode
This episode of Flavor Odyssey has been shrouded in mystery for months. We’re still uncertain about the cigar and drink pairing, and we’re not even sure who…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Six Whiskeys I Can’t Stop Drinking
There’s little debate that whiskey (especially bourbon) is one of the best pairings for a cigar. But what are the go-to picks for the Flavor Odyssey hosts?…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Arnold Palmer Pairings
Flavor Odyssey is teeing up another great cigar and drink pairing to help you beat the summer heat. This week, we’re going non-alcoholic with a true clubhouse…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Summer Shandy Pairings
We’re now deep into the heart of summer, and that means it’s time to kick off a brand-new Flavor Odyssey segment: Summertime Sippers. For the next few weeks…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – To Smoke or Not to Smoke
In the (slightly altered) words of Shakespeare: “To smoke or not to smoke, that is the question.” Most of us have a special cigar tucked away in the…