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Eat Drink Smoke
by Tony Katz
The Bourbon! The Cigars! The Food! The Laughs! Eat Drink Smoke is largest cigar and bourbon radio review show in the United States. And the podcast is growing everyday! Eat Drink Smoke is hosted by Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy.
Episodes
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Costco, You Sexy Bastards
Costco, you’ve done it again. This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy crack open a Johnnie Walker gift set featuring Blue Label—and the price has them considering a return trip. They review the Scotch neat, with water and over ice. Does this luxury pour win over two guys who...
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I’ve Never Had Chili From a Pump
Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy take Eat Drink Smoke outside to enjoy some beautiful fall weather, an Arturo Fuente OpusX Forbidden X 2015, and Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon. Do these sought-after names deliver enough to justify their price tags? Plus, Fingers finds a decades-old bottle of...
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Never Judge a Bourbon by Its Label
Never judge a bourbon by its label. This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy review David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey—a 100-proof bottle with an old-school look and a price that gets the value guy’s attention. They also smoke the Fuente Fuente OpusX…
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Is Coffee a Job Interview Red Flag
Tony and Fingers review the Plasencia Alma del Cielo cigar and Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon, then try Skrewball PB&J Whiskey in a Gas Station Find. They also get into NFL injuries, a survey on college students and controversial speakers, the downsides of flat-top grills, fast-food chains...
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Are We Overreacting to AI?
Tony and Fingers review the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut Box-Pressed Toro and the ultra-budget Ancient Age Bourbon. Plus, Gen Z is drinking again, AI-powered car dealership scams are getting frighteningly convincing, the Colts are a mess, and a controversial list of tailgate foods has…
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Did Our Parents Lie to Us?
This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers fire up the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo — a cigar loaded with wood, leather and enough strength to get your attention. They pair it with Indiana Longhunter Straight Rye Whiskey, a four-year-old, 100-proof rye that raises an...
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Were Gen X Kids Basically Feral?
This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the AVO Expresivo Toro, a medium-to-full cigar that delivers notes of pepper, wood, coffee and plenty of complexity at a price that earns it a spot in the humidor. They also crack open the brand-new 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye, and at just $42…
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Are We Making Dating Way Too Complicated?
This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Foundation 10th Anniversario Salamone and Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon — a whiskey that definitely splits the room. They also talk about turmoil at Brown-Forman, whether aging rock stars like David Lee Roth and Paul McCartney know…
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Is The Air Fryer Just An Oven With Better Marketing?
Tony and Fingers are back with another round of cigars, whiskey, food and questionable life advice. This week, they light up the El Rey del Mundo King of the World VSOP, a cigar that makes a strong enough impression that buying more is definitely on the table. Then they pour the Wild Turkey Rare...
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A $20 Bourbon That Still Delivers
This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers light up the Liars Bench Silver Tongue, a 6x54 Dominican puro with a Corojo wrapper, Habano binder, and plenty of spice. It makes a better impression on Fingers than Tony, but both agree Liars Bench is a brand worth keeping an eye on. Then it’s back…
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The Best Bourbon We’ve Had All Year?
Tony and Fingers review the new Catelli Boxare Habano, a 6x52 box-pressed cigar that proved surprisingly difficult to research. It starts with cedar, pepper, and a little cocoa — but does it develop enough to earn a permanent spot in the humidor? Then things get serious with Booker’s Batch…
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A $17 Cigar and a $4.50 Cake
This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Caldwell Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante, a rich and surprisingly subtle cigar with notes of wood, leather, walnut and coffee. Is it worth $17 a stick? They have thoughts. They also pour the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage…
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Shorts at a Steakhouse?
Tony and Fingers take the show outside to enjoy perfect deck weather, the A.J. Fernandez New World Decenio 10th Anniversary Toro, and a Four Roses Private Selection OESQ bourbon. They break down the Decenio’s Mexican San Andrés wrapper, cocoa sweetness, oak, leather and steady medium-bodied…
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Why Bartenders Lie—and a 110-Proof Bourbon Surprise
The guys review the Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Divine Inspiration, the final cigar blend created by Carlos Fuente Sr. Does its combination of white pepper, wood, leather and unexpected nuttiness earn it a permanent place in the humidor? They pair it with Maker’s Mark Made for the Brave Cask Strength...
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We Drank Bourbon From an Eagle
The "Summer of Habanos" begins with the My Father La Lealtad, a hefty 6x60 cigar delivering balanced notes of cedar, coffee, tobacco, and subtle sweetness. Tony and Fingers also review Costco’s Patriot Eagle Bourbon, debate the greatest Southern foods, question the purpose of warm potato salad…
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The Apple Pie Is Smaller. The Nostalgia Is Not
Happy Independence Day from Eat Drink Smoke — and welcome to our 400th episode! America turns 250, Eat Drink Smoke hits 400, and Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy celebrate with fried apple pie, patriotic cigars, cold beer, and a whole lot of fast-food nostalgia. The show kicks off with the triumphant...
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The Bourbon That Salutes Back
America’s 250th birthday is coming, and Eat Drink Smoke is getting ready the only way it knows how — with hot dogs, cigars, bourbon and a little bit of chaos. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy preview the perfect Independence Day setup with Costco hot dogs, the great charcoal vs. propane debate, and...
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We Tried A 12% Gas Station Drink. It Did Not Go Well
This week, Tony and Fingers review the Micallef White Label Connecticut Robusto and Puncher’s Chance The Undisputed Single Barrel Bourbon. The cigar is a 5x52 Robusto featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, and the guys discuss why Connecticut cigars have come a long way in recent years. Once...
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He Needs An Intervention
This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the AJ Fernandez New World Puro Especial and Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The New World Puro Especial brings plenty of Nicaraguan character, with notes of coffee, wood, creaminess, dried fruit, and a medium-plus profile…
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They Want You To Drink Beyond Meat
This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Stoic Equanimity Justice, a hefty 6x52 cigar with an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper, Dominican Criollo 98 binder, and a flavor profile that brings spice, cedar, earth, richness, and a truly ridiculous amount of heft. It is the kind of cigar…
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Is Your HOA Out of Control?
Tony and Fingers ask the important question: Is your HOA out of control? Fingers has a neighborhood watchdog, a grabber, and apparently a man monitoring street parking like it’s a federal investigation. This week, the guys review the Cuban Seed Cigar Company Cohiba Grand Pyramid and the Cody Road...
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Happy Hour - James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon
On this version of the Happy Hour, Tony and Fingers review the James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon, a gorgeous bottle with a proof that comes in just under 110 - though you would never know it from the nose. The guys get oak, caramel, vanilla, baking spice, a mystery fruit note they…
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Happy Hour - My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero
Tony and Fingers light up the My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero, a 7.5 x 38 smoke with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Cuban-seed binder, and Nicaraguan filler. The cigar opens with leather, pepper, spice, and a debate over whether the finish is wood or bitter espresso. Because obviously, this is...
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How To Get Your Memorial Day Grill Going Great!!
Tony and Fingers review the My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero and the James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon. The cigar brings early pepper, leather, wood, and a mellowing medium profile that makes a strong case for the humidor. The bourbon turns out to be a hidden gem, with oak, vanilla,...
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Happy Hour - Mayor Pingree Small Batch Red Label Bourbon
Tony and Fingers pour Mayor Pingree Small Batch Red Label Bourbon from Valentine Distilling in Ferndale, Michigan — a 94-proof bourbon that blends Valentine’s triple pot-distilled bourbon with traditional column-distilled bourbon casks from Lawrenceburg, Indiana. They get notes of vanilla, oak,...
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Happy Hour - The K by Karen Berger Connecticut Toro
Tony and Fingers light up The K by Karen Berger Connecticut Toro, a soft box-pressed 6 x 52 Connecticut with an Ecuadorian wrapper, Nicaraguan core, silky presentation, light spice, creaminess, cedar, and a little sweetness. They talk about why Connecticut cigars deserve more respect, when this...
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Paranoia! Do You Unplug Your Toaster After Using It?
This week, Tony and Fingers review the K by Karen Berger Connecticut Toro, a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut with Nicaraguan binder and filler. Connecticut cigars get dismissed too easily, and this one makes the case for why that is a mistake. The Karen Berger Connecticut brings creaminess, cedar, a...
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Reviews Of The Kristoff Veinte Twentieth Anniversary And Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon - Do You Miss Going To The Video Store?
The cigar review: Kristoff Veinte Twentieth Anniversary. The drink review: Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon. Topics this week include: Bartenders reveal the 10 drinks you should NEVER order in a crowded bar. Gen Zers aren’t having children because of this scary reason. Aldi just announced a major...
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Reviews Of The Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja And Crown Royal Blackberry Whisky Lemonade -- Have Americans Forgotten Their Manners?
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja. Their drink review: Crown Royal Blackberry Whisky Lemonade. Topics this week include: 60 practical Father’s Day gifts your dad will actually use. 29 things literally every single millennial had in their parents' house growing up in the...
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Reviews Of The La Gloria Cubana Spirit Of The Lady And Jefferson’s Ocean Aged At Sea Rye -- And Recipes For Your Next Cookout!
The cigar review: La Gloria Cubana Spirit of the Lady. The drink review: Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Rye. Topics this week include: 15 healthy light beers to drink this summer - Bonus review of Blue Moon Light. There is still time to enjoy some of the best Memorial Day restaurant deals of 2024....
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Reviews Of The Red Anchor Admiral And Barrell Vantage - Is Starbucks In Real Trouble?
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Red Anchor Admiral. Their drink review: Barrell Vantage. Topics this week include: Are Americans losing their taste for Starbucks? A Tinder survey says men and women misinterpret what they want from dating apps. Uber launches bus shuttle service, expands Costco...
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Reviews Of The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece And Sullivan's Black Marble Stout - Who Wants To Bet On Skee-Ball?
The cigar review: Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece. The drink review: Sullivan's Black Marble Stout. Topics this week include: Fingers bought a new "grill." How much have fast-food prices gone up since 2020? A North Carolina cafe customer is nailed by $2,000 in charges after workers posted her...
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Reviews Of The Asylum Insanity Later And Silver Grove Straight Bourbon Whiskey - What Bedtime Habit Is Ruining Your Relationship?
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Asylum Insanity Later. Their drink review: Silver Grove Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Topics this week include: What does the latest news about McDonald's say about the US economy? If you’re not feeling happy in life, say goodbye to these daily habits. Ploys...
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Reviews Of The Micallef Blue And Sonoma Cherrywood Rye - The Clock Is Ticking For TikTok
The cigar review: Micallef Blue. The drink review: Sonoma Cherrywood Rye. Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars talked to Tony at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. They discussed Micallef's history, family involvement in the cigar business, brand strategy, and the industry's…
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Reviews Of The HOF By David Ortiz And Green River Wheated Bourbon - Is Stupidity Sexism? Plus, An Interview With Ram Rodriguez
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: HOF by David Ortiz. Their drink review: Green River Wheated Bourbon. Tony spoke with Ram Rodriguez of Artista Cigars. They discussed how Ram teamed up with David Ortiz to develop the HOF Cigar, Artista's growth and the lighting of a cigar with a BIC. Other topics...
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Reviews Of The Blackbird Superb And Widow Jane Applewood Rye Whiskey - Do We Have A Do-Goodery Problem? Bonus -- Jonas Santana Interview
The cigar review: The Blackbird Superb. The drink review: Widow Jane Applewood Rye Whiskey. Tony talked to Jonas Santana of the Blackbird Cigar Company at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. They discussed Blackbird's effective use of social media and what he has planned for…
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Reviews Of The Kristoff Guardrail & The Trash Panda Vanilla Latte-Inspired Blonde Ale - Are IPA Beers Finally Becoming Less Popular? Plus, An Interview With Michael Herklots
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Kristoff Guardrail. Their drink review: The Trash Panda Vanilla Latte-Inspired Blonde Ale by Metazoa Brewing Company. Tony spoke with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. They discussed the Ferio Tego Summa cigar…
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Reviews Of The Brick House Maduro And The Public Enemy No. 1 Brown Ale - Vegas Tales And Drew Newman Interview
The cigar review: The Brick House Maduro by J.C. Newman. The drink review: Public Enemy No. 1 Brown Ale by Black Dog Brewing Company. Topics this week include: After covering the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Tony and Fingers returned from Las Vegas. They have stories. Tony interviewed…
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Reviews Of The Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Viva And 15 Stars Fine Aged Spirits Triple Cask - Are People LinkedIn On Love?
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Viva. Their drink review: 15 Stars Fine Aged Spirits Triple Cask. Topics this week include: A shocking number of people have landed dates on LinkedIn. Virgin Voyages is selling month-long cruises to remote workers: 'Work from helm.' There…
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Reviews Of The Luciano Underrated And Augusta Old Route 8 Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon - The TSA Is A Joke
The cigar review: The Luciano Underrated. The drink review: Augusta Old Route 8 Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon. Topics this week include: The TSA unveils passenger self-screening lanes at the Las Vegas airport as 'a step into the future.' Gen Z and Millennials are turning into ‘old,...
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Reviews Of The Micallef Black And Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey - The State Of Masculinity In America
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Micallef Black Toro. Their drink review: Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey. Topics this week include: 8 signs a man will never grow up, according to psychology. The 30 "best" St. Patrick's Day drinks to help you celebrate like the Irish. 34 traditional Irish...
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Reviews Of The Rojas Bluebonnets Lancero And Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey - Do You Know When Someone Dislikes You?
The cigar review: Rojas Bluebonnets Lancero. The drink review: Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey. Topics this week include: Eclipse viewing at 30,000 feet: Delta to offer path-of-totality flight. Tony wants to bring back snow days. Will Gmail soon be a thing of the past? Beyond Meat launches new,...
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Reviews Of The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero 654 And Hendrick’s Gin -- Is Coca-Cola Spiced Posh Or Scary?
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero 654. Their drink review: A Gin & Tonic with Hendrick’s Gin. Bonus review: Coca-Cola Spiced. Topics this week include: Big changes may be coming to late-night television. Americans are spending more on food than at any time since...
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It Was An All-Star Weekend In Indianapolis - Guy Fieri Interview And The Knuckle Sandwich 56
The cigar review: The Knuckle Sandwich 56. It was NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, and it was a party. It all started at Blend Bar Cigar with a special VIP event featuring restaurateur, author, and Emmy Award-winning host Guy Fieri. Guests sampled his new Knuckle Sandwich 56 cigar and Guy's...
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Reviews Of The AVO Heritage Special Toro And Old Forester 1924 Kentucky Straight Bourbon - How Were Your Super Big Game Bowl Party Snacks?
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The AVO Heritage Special Toro. Their drink review: Old Forester 1924 Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Topics this week include: Southwest Airlines was ridiculed after proudly showing off new seating. Why McDonald’s is charging $18 for a Big Mac meal. Ford considers axing…
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Reviews Of The Angel Cuesta Salomone By J.C. Newman And Clyde May’s Special Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey -- What Do Most Couples Fight About?
The cigar review: The Angel Cuesta Salomone by J.C. Newman. The drink review: Clyde May’s Special Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Drew Newman of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company stops by to talk about cigar trends in 2024, his pride in J.C. Newman being an American company and much more. You do…
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Reviews Of The Limited Edition 2024 CAO Amazon Basin And Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Bourbon -- Signs That Is Is Finally Time To End Things
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Limited Edition 2024 CAO Amazon Basin. Their drink review: The Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Bourbon. Topics this week include: Big Game snacks you can eat with one hand (While the other one's holding your beer). Seven things boomers still spend money on that...
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Reviews Of The Lovely Cigars No. 162 and Basil Hayden Malted Rye - Fifty-Two Date Nights On The Cheap
The cigar review: Lovely Cigars No. 162. The drink review: Basil Hayden Malted Rye. Topics this week include: America's Favorite Amateur Pitmaster, John Brodigan, shares his cold weather BBQ tips. A new law prohibits stopping on Las Vegas Strip's pedestrian bridges. Applebee’s is offering year’s...
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Reviews Of The Undercrown Maduro Flying Pig And The Heavy Seas Chocolate Volcano Dessert Stout - Football Will Never Be The Same
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Undercrown Maduro Flying Pig by Drew Estate. Their drink review: The Heavy Seas Chocolate Volcano Dessert Stout. Topics this week include: 6 “bad" snacks you should be eating when trying to lose weight, according to a dietitian. Should you change clothes when you…
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Reviews Of The Room 101 10th Anniversary Toro And Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen - Where Are All The Beer Drinkers Going?
The cigar review: The Room 101 10th Anniversary Toro. The drink review: Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen. Topics this week include: Beer drinking in America falls to the lowest level in a generation. Tips for cooking a perfect medium-rare steak every time. Two bar chains permanently close...
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The Bourbon! The Cigars! The Food! The Laughs! Eat Drink Smoke is largest cigar and bourbon radio review show in the United States. And the podcast is growing everyday! Eat Drink Smoke is hosted by Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy.
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