Flavor Odyssey

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 Randy will each pick a side and explore which drink pairings work best with cigars that showcase either bold strength or deep complexity. Does a powerhouse cigar call for an equally bold drink, or is contrast the better approach? And what pairs best with a cigar built around layers of nuanced flavor?

Grab a cigar, pour a drink, and bring your best strength or complexity pairing as we put the two approaches head-to-head.

Pairings

Randy: Mezcal Sour & RoMa Craft Neanderthal 👍🏻
Robby: Tequila Old Fashioned & Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut 👍🏻

Votes

Randy: 15% 
Robby: 85%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Mike Heykens: Queen Victoria & Liga Privada Ratzilla: 👍🏻

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Creators and Guests

Host
Randy Griggs
Randy Griggs aka Mr. Craft beer is the co-host of Flavor Odyssey and and world renown beer expert.
Host
Robby Ras
Rob Rasmussen aka Robby Ras is the host of Flavor Odyssey and the resident cigar expert.
Producer
Jordan Guttormson
Jordan Guttormson aka the Kid Producer is known far and wide as the greatest producer in the cigar industry.
Producer
Master Sensei
Eric Guttormson aka Master Sensei is the owner and creator of Cigar Dojo.

What is 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.