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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 – Oktoberfest Week Four- Doppelbock
It's a special Thursday night edition of Flavor Odyssey. Robby and Randy wrap up the Oktoberfest segment of season 5 by finding the best pairing for the…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey - Oktoberfest Week Three - Oktoberfest Festbier
It’s stop number three on the Flavor Odyssey Oktoberfest celebration. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy will be pairing cigars with Oktoberfest Festbier…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Oktoberfest Week Two: Kloster Barock Dunkel
The Flavor Odyssey Oktoberfest celebration continues. This week we find the best cigar pairing for the Kloster Barock Dunkel. The word “dunkel” is German for…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Oktoberfest Week One: Weihenstaphaner
It’s Oktoberfest! The Germans celebrate Oktoberfest for two weeks, ending the first Sunday in October. But why only celebrate two weeks when you can celebrate…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Ashton ESG Episode
It’s the last stop on Destination Dominicana! This week, our hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs seek out the best drink pairing for the delicious Ashton Estate…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Choose Your Own Adventure (WILDCARD)
As we approach Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival, we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming and allow everyone to pick a pairing of their choice…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Andalusian Bull Episode
Wednesday, August 17th, Destination Dominicana continues as your Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy seek the best drink pairing for the Andalusian Bull from…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey - The Fuente Hemingway Episode
Destination Dominicana continues, as your Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy seek the best drink pairing for the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic. The subtle…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Davidoff Grand Cru Episode
It’s Destination Dominicana! This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby and Randy tackle a sophisticated cigar and drink pairing with the Davidoff Grand…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Peated Scotch Episode
Flavor Odyssey has wrapped up the Amaretto Avenue segment, so now it’s time for a wildcard episode. This week, Robby and Randy tackle a classic cigar pairing…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Godfather Episode
Flavor Odyssey is back, and it’s the final stop on Amaretto Avenue. This week, your hosts seek the best cigar pairing for the Godfather cocktail. The Godfather…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – French Connection Episode
Amaretto Avenue continues this week as we seek the best cigar pairing for the French Connection. No, not the famous Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider thriller from…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Amaretto Whiskey Sour Episode
We continue our deep dive into amaretto liqueur by finding a perfect cigar pairing for the Amaretto Whiskey Sour. Robby and Randy will be battling it out to…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Dirty Dr. Pepper Episode
Robby and Randy are headed down the amaretto trail, as they spend the next four weeks seeking great cigar and cocktail pairings that feature amaretto liqueur…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Season 5 Kickoff Show
It’s the Season 5 premier of Flavor Odyssey. Your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, outline the plans for Season 5’s pairing combinations and also recap what…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Davidoff Aniversario Episode
As we wrap up the shade-grown segment this week, we search out the best drink pairing for the iconic Davidoff Aniversario. With a gorgeous Ecuadorian…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Maduro Episode
This week on Flavor Odyssey, we explore the best drink pairing for the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Maduro. This is the third stop in the shade-grown…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Drew Estate Undercrown Shade Episode
Flavor Odyssey continues the shade portion of season four. This week, we find the best drink pairing for the Drew Estate Undercrown Shade.
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Fuente Fuente OpusX Episode
Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs kick off the “shade” segment of season 4 with the grandaddy of them all—the Fuente Fuente OpusX. What drink…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – WILDCARD Home Brew Episode
Flavor Odyssey takes a quick detour and... on this wildcard episode, we talk home brew and find great cigar pairings with homemade beer. The Dojo crew will be…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Fiat Lux Episode
Flavor Odyssey wraps up the Au Naturel segment of season 4, as your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs find the best drink pairing for the Luciano Fiat Lux.
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Episode
Flavor Odyssey is joined by Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf, continuing the Au Naturel segment of season 4 with the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection. Who will…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – EPC Encore Episode
Flavor Odyssey is going Au Naturel by exploring natural-wrapped cigars and which drink pairings are best. This week, your hosts smoke the EPC Encore and…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Scotch Episode (SoP Reunion)
It’s a Sharing Our Pairings reunion show with Robby Ras and John McTavish (AKA Cigar Surgeon). Rob and John had, very likely, the first-ever cigar pairing…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Irish Whiskey Episode
Flavor Odyssey takes a quick Saint Patrick’s Day detour, and your hosts Robby and Randy grab some Irish Whiskey and seek out their favorite (or most…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Camacho Factory Unleashed Episode
Hot off the maduro road segment of season 4, Robby goes au natural! This week, we investigate the best possible drink pairing for the Camacho Factory…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Padron Black Episode
Flavor Odyssey takes one last trip down maduro road as Robby and Randy smoke the Padron Black and attempt to find the best pairing with one of the best maduro…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Liga Privada T52 Episode
Flavor Odyssey wraps up the maduro segment of Season 4 with the Liga Privada T52 from Drew Estate. Your hosts Robby and Sensei seek the perfect pairing for one…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The CHC Serie E Episode
Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs strive for an Eruption of flavor as they seek the best drink combination for the Crowned Heads Serie E. It’s…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Drew Estate Undercrown 10 Episode
Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs find the perfect pairing for the Drew Estate Undercrown 10, which was the Dojo’s number two cigar of the year…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro Episode
Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs set their sights on maduro-wrapped cigars and which drinks pair best with them. On this episode, we explore the…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Champagne Wildcard Episode
It’s a wildcard episode of Flavor Odyssey. This week, Robby and Randy will be attempting to find a cigar that pairs well with the bubbly. So grab a bottle of…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Cutwater Gin & Tonic Episode
Flavor Odyssey kicks off 2022 with the final episode of the pre-mixed cocktail segment. On this show, Robby and Randy pick a cigar that they believe will pair…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Barsmith Old Fashioned Mix Episode
Flavor Odyssey continues the pre-mixed cocktail segment of season 4 with an old fashioned mix from Barsmith. This is a Dojo must-have—especially when…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Kirkland Margarita Episode
Flavor Odyssey resumes the pre-mixed cocktail segment of season 4 with the surprisingly good Kirkland brand ready-to-drink Margarita from Costco. Margaritas…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Tiki Rum Mai Tai Episode
Flavor Odyssey kicks off the pre-mixed cocktail segment of season 4 with the Tiki Rum Mai Tai from Cutwater Spirits. This canned, pre-mixed cocktail features…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Mojito Mocktail Episode
Robby and Randy wrap up the mocktail segment of Season 4 with a Mojito mocktail, or “No-jito,” if you will. The mojito has long been considered a perfect…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Cold Fashioned Episode
Robby resumes the exploration of non-alcoholic cocktails, i.e., mocktails. This week, your hosts will tackle the non-alcoholic version of the old-fashioned via…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Bobby Newman Episode
It’s a special episode of Flavor Odyssey! Your hosts Robby and Randy welcome in Bobby Newman, the Executive Vice President of J.C. Newman Cigar Co., and Rob…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey - Arnold Palmer Episode
Flavor Odyssey continues the journey into non-alcohlic cocktails i.e., mocktails. This week Robby and Randy tackle the Arnold Palmer the popular tea and lemon…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Shirley Temple Episode
Flavor Odyssey takes a deep dive into non-alcoholic drinks and cigar pairings. Yes, that’s right folks, it’s the mocktail segment, and our first pairing will…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Bourbon Episode
The first segment of Season 4 (Bourbon Cocktails) is now complete. But wait, there’s more! Robby and Randy have a wildcard episode up their sleeves, and this…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Hot Toddy Pairing Challenge
It’s the final whiskey cocktail challenge episode, and this week your host Robby is joined by Master Sensei, gearing up for the crisp fall weather by finding…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Beggars Banquet Challenge
It’s the third whiskey cocktail challenge episode. Both Robby and Randy have one win under their belt on the season. This week, your hosts will challenge each…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Mint Julep Challenge
It’s the second whiskey cocktail challenge episode. Last week, we paired cigars with a Manhattan, and this week we wrestle with the refreshing Mint Julep. What…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – The Manhattan Challenge
Let the challenges begin! In Season 4 of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs challenge one another to find the best pairings. This week, the…
Flavor OdysseyKicking off Season 4 of Flavor Odyssey
It’s the first episode of Flavor Odyssey Season 4. Robby will give you the low-down on what’s to come this season, and we kick it off with a challenge to find…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – WILDCARD Season 3 - Favorite Pairings
It’s a wildcard edition of Flavor Odyssey, and hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will be selecting their favorite pairings from Season 3. But wait, there’s…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – AVO Fogata & Whiskey Sour
It’s the final episode exploring the salty flavor component, as your Flavor Odyssey hosts pair the AVO Fogata with a whiskey sour cocktail. You can whip up…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – HVC 500 Years Anniversary & Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale
Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs continue their journey into the salty flavor component with a pairing that, on paper, should be smash hit. We…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Davidoff Escurio & Margarita
Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs continue their salty pairing journey by smoking the Davidoff Escurio along with a margarita. Will this…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Brickhouse Connecticut & Gose
This week on Flavor Odyssey Robby and Randy start their journey into the salty flavor component. To kick off this segment, we will be pairing the Brickhouse…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – WILDCARD – Summer Beach Drinks
Summer is finally here and it’s time to bust out your favorite summertime beach cocktails and pair them with your favorite cigars. It’s a wildcard episode, and…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Undercrown 10 & Mexican Hot Chocolate
It’s the final segment on the chocolatey flavor component, and your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs have saved the best for last. This week, we pair the brand…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Wiseman Maduro & Chocolate Old Fashioned
Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs continue the chocolatey flavor component by pairing the Wise Man Maduro from Foundation Cigar Co. with a chocolate old…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Laranja Reserva Escuro & Batida De Coco
Your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, take a second shot at a chocolatey flavor pairing. On this episode, we pair the Brazilian cocktail Batida de Coco with…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey - Viaje Jalapeño and Chocolate Stout
Wednesday, June 2nd, it's the beginning of the 4 week long chocolatey flavor journey. Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will dive into this popular flavor…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – WILDCARD – Mezcal With Undercrown Dojo DOGMA
It’s a wildcard episode of Flavor Odyssey, and your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will dive deep into mezcal, pairing it with the Drew Estate Undercrown…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Rye Whiskey & Tatuaje Black Label
Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs wrap up the spicy flavor component by pairing the Tatuaje Black Label with Rye whiskey. The spicy segment of season 3 has…
Flavor OdysseyFlavor Odyssey – Cabernet Sauvignon & My Father Fonseca
Your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, dive deeper into their journey exploring the spicy flavor component. This week’s episode features the new My Father…