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 Illusione in a battle that helped shape modern premium cigars.

Robby steps into the arena repping Tatuaje, while Randy takes the side of Illusione, with both hosts pairing their picks with whiskey sour. From balance and body to how each cigar interacts with the cocktail’s citrus and sweetness, every detail is up for debate as we hunt for the better pairing.

Light up a Tatuaje or Illusione, mix yourself a whiskey sour, and join us as we break it all down—Flavor Odyssey style.

Pairings

Randy: Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D'Aosta & Whiskey Sour 👍🏻
Robby: Tatuaje 7th Corojo & Whiskey Sour 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 62%
Robby: 38%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Bill Powers: La Mission L'Atelier & Whiskey Sour (Knob Creek 100p Rye) 👍🏻👍🏻

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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 the most legendary brands in cigars: Arturo Fuente and Padrón.

Which one pairs best with a World’s Best Old Fashioned?

Robby steps into the ring for Padrón, while Randy defends Fuente in a no-holds-barred showdown for flavor supremacy. Grab a Fuente or a Padrón, mix up your favorite Old Fashioned, and join the debate as we put these icons to the test.

Pairings

Randy: OpusX 20th Anniversary & World's Greatest Old Fashioned 👍🏻
Robby: Padrón Family Reserve 46 Years Maduro & World's Greatest Old Fashioned 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 71%
Robby: 29%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Sam Finnell: Padron 1926 & Henry McKenna 10 yo Bottled in Bond Old Fashioned

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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. Can a non-alcoholic drink deliver the depth and complexity needed to pair with a premium cigar? And if so, what techniques and strategies make it possible?

Pairings

Randy: Blood Orange Vanilla Tonic & Perdomo Double Aged 12 year Connecticut 👍🏻
Robby: Ginger Chai Highball & JC Newman Diamond Crown Black Diamond 👍🏻

Votes

Randy 29%
Robby: 71%

🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings

Sam Finnell: Perdomo Legacy Maduro & Bitter Mocha Coffee 👍🏻👍🏻

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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 Odyssey hosts will each reveal their top three pairings from the past year and reminisce about the journey along the way. We’ll also highlight the standout audience pairings that made 2025 one to remember. Pairings Randy: Black Walnut Manhattan & Liga Privada No. 9 Robby: Almond Reposado OF & Aganorsa Arsenio 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings OTTERS!

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, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs explore whether a standout pairing really needs to be complex. The challenge: craft your own three-ingredient cocktail, choose a cigar that complements it, and join the fun. Pairings Studio: Black Manhattan 👍🏻 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Nathan Stewart: 10-Year Aged Alec Bradley Black Market Double Perfecto & Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

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 any cigar and drink combo. Professor Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will be leading the class in this fun and informative episode. Don’t forget your school supplies (a cigar and a drink), and whatever you do, don’t be late for class! Pairings Randy: Brown Butter Tequila Sour & Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut 👍🏻 Robby: Spiced Maple Rum Old Fashioned & Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Capa Especial 👍🏻 Votes Randy 15% Robby: 85% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Mike Heykens: Room101 Red Rocket & Chocolate Boulivardier.

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 cocktail using each other’s recipes, then hunt down the perfect cigar to pair with it. Tune in for this special holiday edition of Flavor Odyssey and bring your own Thanksgiving-themed pairing to the table! Pairings Randy: The Decennium & Aganorsa Leaf Guardian of the Farm Nightwatch 👍🏻 Robby: Scotch Negroni & Aquitaine Gran Perfecto 👍🏻 Votes Randy 71% Robby: 29% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings THE OTTERS.

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 pairings, featuring classic warm cocktails that were made for sipping by the fire. From spiked cider to hot buttered rum, it’s all about comfort, rich flavor, and wintery vibes that complement your favorite smoke. Pairings Randy: Caffe Amaro & Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose 👍🏻 Robby: Amaro Hot Spiced Toddy & Stolen Throne Call to Arms 👍🏻 Votes Randy 64% Robby: 36% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Nathan Stewart: Hot Mead w Lemon Cocktail & Herrera Estelí Brazilian Maduro.