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This week on Flavor Odyssey, we continue our journey through the Dojo Cigar of the Year Sampler from Smoke Inn. The task at hand on this episode is finding the best drink pairing for the Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf, which came in at number 9 on our Cigar of the Year list. Grab a Double Broadleaf and join the fun. Pairings Randy: AB Double Broadleaf & Bakery: Boysenberry Pie Stout 👎🏻 Sensei: AB Double Broadleaf & Double Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Jordan: AB Double Broadleaf & Double Old Fashioned 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 58% Robby: 42% Audience Pairing Bill Powers: AB Double Broadleaf & Founders KBS Stout

What would Steve Saka look like if he really was Sakasquatch? What if Juan Cancel realized his dream and became a Sith Lord? What if Erik Espinosa were a real-life Alpha Dog??? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we employ the most advanced artificial intelligence technology to help us visualize what your favorite cigar industry personalities look like through the eyes of Ai. Also on this show, Jack Heyer is in-studio for his first interview since leaving Drew Estate for Camacho.

Join Master Sensei, Producer-Kid Jordan, and the Dojo Studio Crew as we unbox and asess the Virtual Pack (and all its goodies) from the upcoming Great Smoke 2023 event… shenanigans may ensue.

Here’s the dilemma… your friend hands you three premium cigars, but the catch is: you have to throw one of them away, you can stash one for later, and you get to smoke one of them right away. How do you choose? The Dojo crew along with William “Cigar Coop” Cooper will be faced with several of these scenarios, and will be forced to decide on the spot. Do they…. Smoke, Stash, or Trash?

We are finally back from our week-long trip to Nicaragua to visit the Perdomo factory and immerse ourselves in Nicaraguan culture. Sensei and Jordan are joined by Flavor Odyssey host Randy Griggs to discuss the highs and lows and juicy details of our journey. Fire up a cigar and join us for a fun evening of smokes, drinks, and talking tobacco.

It’s the Flavor Odyssey season 6 premiere, and we kick-off the new season with a wildcard edition titled “When in Nicaragua.” As we prepare to head to Nicaragua to visit the Perdomo factory, your hosts Robby and Randy will be seeking the best pairing for any sun-grown Perdomo cigar. Grab a Perdomo and join the fun! Pairings Randy: Perdomo 12 Sun Grown & Rum n' Coke 👍🏻 Robby: Perdomo 12 Sun Grown & Compass Box Scotch 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 52% Robby: 48% Audience Pairing Bill Powers: Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sun Grown & Lagunitas Brown Shugga'

The Big Game is this Sunday, and we are breaking down all the details on this week’s episode of Smoke Night LIVE. Héctor J. Alfonso Sr. and Jack Toraño from Espinosa Premium Cigars join the show to tell us who they think will win, but also much more important things… such as: what’s the best snack to eat during the game, and who to NOT invite to your Big Game party.

It’s the final episode of Flavor Odyssey’s Born in the USA segment, featuring cigars that have close ties to the good ol’ USA. This week, your hosts seek the best drink pairing for the Drew Estate FSG cigar, which uses filler tobacco grown in the heart of Florida. Pairings Randy: FSG & Jane Russell 👎🏻 Sensei: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Sazerac Cocktail 👍🏻 Jordan: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Sazerac Cocktail 👍🏻 Scott: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Sazerac Cocktail 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 53% Sensei: 47% Audience Pairing Jimmy Birster: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn, Nick Libretti from JR Cigar, and Scott Braband from Trinity Cigar Mobile Lounge join the show to discuss the state of cigar retailing in the current market. We also attempt to foresee what the future holds for selling and marketing premium cigars.

It’s the final episode of Flavor Odyssey’s Born in the USA segment, featuring cigars that have close ties to the good ol’ USA. This week, your hosts seek the best drink pairing for the Drew Estate FSG cigar, which uses filler tobacco grown in the heart of Florida. Pairings Randy: FSG & Jane Russell 👎🏻 Sensei: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Sazerac Cocktail 👍🏻 Jordan: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Sazerac Cocktail 👍🏻 Scott: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Sazerac Cocktail 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 53% Sensei: 47% Audience Pairing Jimmy Birster: FSG 20 Acre Farm & Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye

Alec and Bradley Rubin join the show to discuss a variety of topics, including their banner year recognized in several year-end lists (including the Dojo for their Double Broadleaf). We will also be opening and tasting the Alec Bradley Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey live on the show…

Oh that beautiful, rich Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf! Our Born in the USA segment continues, as your hosts seek the best drink pairing for the Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9, which is draped with the most sought-after Broadleaf on earth. **Apologies for the audio issues at the start of the show. It was fixed around the 20-minute mark. Pairings Randy: Bourbon Blackberry-collins & Liga #9 👍🏻 Sensei: Reverse Manhattan & Liga #9 👍🏻 Jordan: Reverse Manhattan & Liga #9 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 57% Sensei: 43% Audience Pairing Kevin Acuff: Liga #9 & Hot Chocolate Brownie Espresso

It all comes down to this. It’s the biggest show of the year, as we announce the winners of the 2022 Cigar of the Year Awards. Which cigars took home the honors for 2022? You will have to tune in to find out. See the results: https://cigardojo.com/?p=65000

This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy continue their journey into American cigars with the Tatuaje 15th Anniversary, which is rolled in Miami at the El Rey de los Habanos factory. What drink pairs best with this delicious premium cigar? Tune in to find out. Pairings Randy: Tatuaje 15 & Rye Manhattan 👍🏻 Robby: Tatuaje 15 & Campfire Stout 👍🏻 Sensei: Tatuaje 15 & WL Weller Bourbon 👍🏻 Jordan: Tatuaje 15 & Bourbon County Stout 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 48% Robby: 52% Audience Pairing Nathan Stuart: Tatuaje 15 & Doc Swinson's Alter Ego Solera Aged Rye

The first show of 2023 is also the first show for the American segment, featuring cigars with a tie into the good ol’ USA. First up in the segment, Robby and Randy find a great drink pairing for the Don Reynaldo from Warped. One of the highest rated cigars on the Dojo, Don Reynaldo is made in the heart of Miami at the El Titan de Bronze factory. Pairings Robby: Winter Highball & Don Reynaldo 👍🏻 Jordan: (Robot-Designed) Disaronno Sour & Don Reynaldo 👍🏻 Votes Robby: 66% Jordan: 34% Audience Winner Kevin O'Connor: Don Reynaldo & Dominicana Cream Cocktail

It’s the final Smoke Night LIVE of 2022, and what better way to ring in the New Year than with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego. Michael had a monsterous year after winning the Cigar of the Year (as well as third place AND Brand of the Year) in 2021. We reminisce about the year that was and also ponder what’s to come in 2023.

It’s a wildcard edition of Flavor Odyssey. Robby and Randy celebrate the holidays with a “choose your own adventure” edition to close out the year. Grab your favorite holiday cigar and drink pairings and join the show. Pairings Randy: Illusione Haut 10 & Peerless Rye 👍🏻 Robby: Fuente Rare Pinks & Pappy's 20 👍🏻 Sensei: Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut & Apple Pie Smoothie Seltzer 👍🏻 Jordan: HVC La Rosa 520 Rare of Rare & Peerless Bourbon 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 31% Robby: 69% Audience Pairing Steve Toth: Foundation Tabernacle CT No. 142

‘Twas the night before (the night before) Christmas, when all through the Dojo studio the Dojonites were stirring... even Jack Heyer! Yes, it’s the annual Christmas Special, and once again, Drew Estate’s Jack Heyer joins the celebration. It’s also the Ugly Sweater contest, so post a picture on Dojoverse.com of yourself in your favorite ugly Sweater with hashtag #uglystweater to be entered to win a box of Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown DOGMA. Last but not least, we will pick the two winners from our Fumar and Fundraiser donation event.

The end of the year is literally just around the corner, and it’s time to reflect back on how the cigar market has fared in 2022. Our expert panel will help you decide if you should BUY, HOLD, or SELL stock in 20 popular cigar companies. This episode’s expert panel is: William Cooper, Alex Tavella, Emmett Malone, Jordan, and Sensei.

It’s time to wrap up the Cognac Connection segment of season 5, and we do so with a fancy-sounding Cognac cocktail called the Vieux Carré. Who will find the best cigar pairing for the drink? Tune in to find out. Pairings Randy: Vieux Carré & Las Calaveras '22 👍🏻 Robby: Vieux Carré & Tatuaje Tuxtla 👍🏻 Sensei: Vieux Carré & Diamond Crown Black Diamond 👍🏻 Jordan: Vieux Carré & HVC Selección No. 1 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 35% Robby: 65% Audience Winner Kevin O'Connor

It’s the grand finale of a HUGE 10th anniversary year for Cigar Dojo. The Drew Estate Undercrown Dojo DOGMA 10th Anniversary will be unleashed on the world, and we will be broadcasting live from Smoke Inn Boynton Beach, Florida for all the festivities. Join Master Sensei, Abe Dababneh, Jack Heyer, and many more for a special edition of Smoke Night LIVE.

Drew Estate and Cigar Dojo have overhauled the legendary DOGMA cigar in commemoration of the Dojo’s 10th anniversary in 2022. The Undercrown DOGMA 10th Anniversary cigars are now for sale!

Forget the mixers, forget the garnish, set aside any other added ingredients, because this week on Flavor Odyssey it’s straight-up cognac. That’s right, folks, on this episode of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts seek out the best cigar pairing with cognac. Grab a glass and a cigar and join the show. Pairings Sensei: D'Usse VSOP & Padron 1964 👍🏻 Robby: Kirkland Signature XO & Winston Churchill LE 2022 👍🏻 Jordan: D'Usse VSOP & Undercrown 10 👎🏻 Votes Sensei: 49% Robby: 51% Audience Pairing Kevin Acuff Davidoff XO & Davidoff Year of the Tiger

Unboxing the BODEGA 15 Inch Cooler Humidor, rated at a 546 cigar capacity. Review coming soon...

The Dojo’s own Beer expert, Randy Griggs, discusses the early history of Beer in America and how it helped shape the current state of the beer scene in the USA. Beer: how did we get here? Fire up a cigar and learn all the things you wanted to know about the history of Beer in the USA but were afraid to ask.