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You Keep Your Grill Where?!?

Episode 361 of the Eat Drink Smoke podcast, hosted by Tony Katz, titled "You Keep Your Grill Where?!?" was published on October 6, 2025 and runs 73 minutes.

October 6, 2025 ·73m · Eat Drink Smoke

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Are good things really worth waiting for? When it comes to the El Baton Firecracker cigar from J.C. Newman, maybe. This compact powerhouse delivers an impressive smoking experience in just 3.5 inches, featuring a distinctive "fuse" running down its side.

Despite its small stature, this Cameroon-wrapped beauty packs a surprising punch of flavor. Tony and Fingers explore whether this "dog walker" cigar—designed for those quick 45-minute smoke breaks between life's commitments—justifies its $10 price tag. With notes of cedar, pepper, and subtle sweetness emerging throughout the smoke, the duo debates if size really matters when the flavor profile is this impressive.

Key Takeaways:
- The El Baton Firecracker features a distinctive Cameroon wrapper from J.C. Newman with a unique "fuse" design
- At 3.5 x 50, it's designed for smokers with limited time but who still want a quality cigar experience
- Flavor profile includes cedar, pepper, and subtle nutty sweetness
- While the $10 price point seems steep for the size, the quality and flavor may justify it for those seeking a quick premium smoke

The guys paired their cigar with Don Julio Blanco Tequila.

Other topics this episode include:

Starbucks is closing hundreds of stores in North America. Maxwell House coffee is changing its name for the first time in 133 years — and there’s a bizarre reason why. ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ cast to reunite for a CBS special. Fingers had surgery.

Walmart has many Blackstone griddles on sale in an end-of-summer deal. Young singles are giving up on dating for a startling reason, a study says. DoorDash unleashes a fleet of delivery bots, called Dots, onto the streets of Phoenix. 

All that, and more, on an all-new Eat Drink Smoke!

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