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 new Santo Tequila. The guys talked to Fieri about his collaboration with Espinosa Cigars to create the Knuckle Sandwich. He also discussed how he teamed up with Sammy Hagar to launch Santo Tequila. Tony ...
Feb 19, 2024•55 min
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 a car feature that could save the company millions per year. What did your super big game bowl party look like? The guys answer listener questions. All that, and much more, on episode 276 of Eat Drink S...
Feb 12, 2024•55 min
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 not want to miss this interview! Other topics this week include: Romantic restaurant chains for Valentine's Day. A surprisingly high percentage of people have ended relationships over a poor financial deci...
Feb 05, 2024•54 min
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 millennials and gen-z don’t. Fingers bought a TV with a huge discount! Applebee's customers complain after their 'Date Night Pass' sells out immediately. Five undeniable signs that it is finally time to en...
Jan 29, 2024•56 min
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 worth of weekly date night passes for $200. Great Super Bowl TV deals. Tony will never buy ice cream again. All that and much more on episode 273 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the Lovely Cigars...
Jan 22, 2024•54 min
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 get home? Sam's Club will stop checking receipts at the door — and instead use AI to snap photos of your shopping cart. Outraged parents worry decision to boot NYC students from school for nearly 2,000 mi...
Jan 15, 2024•55 min
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 Indianapolis-area locations after New Year's Eve. Mortgage demand plummets again despite drop in interest rates. All that and much more on episode 271 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the Room 101 10th Annivers...
Jan 08, 2024•55 min
This week, Tony and Fingers reveal their cigars of the year for 2023. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Bonus segments of the podcast are available at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com . Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! ...
Jan 01, 2024•56 min
This week, Tony and Fingers reveal their bourbons of the year for 2023. Well, their top picks may not all be all bourbon. You see, the guys went over everything they reviewed in '23 and came up with their top three. They reviewed bourbons, ryes, beer, other canned beverages -- and more bourbon. From that list of reviews, both Tony and Fingers picked their best of the year. Let them know what would be on your list over at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com . Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke...
Dec 25, 2023•56 min
The cigar review: LeRoy Neiman 2023 Collector's Edition by J.C. Newman The drink review: Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Reserve Eagle Rare 2-Year Topics this week include: The best Christmas sales from Amazon, Walmart, Target and more! Southwest Airlines celebrated for policy to give a full row to 'passengers of size' for free. Will America become a renter nation? Could we soon see 100-year mortgages? Nine daily rituals that set high achievers apart. All that and much more on episode 26...
Dec 18, 2023•55 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The C.L.E. Chele Their drink review: A Hot Toddy Christian Eiroa of C.L.E. Cigars stops by to talk about C.L.E.'s new products, their growth in Europe, and the Premium Cigar Association's decision to move their trade show to New Orleans. Other topics this week include: Tony and Fingers were both under the weather, so they decided to drink a hot toddy. A Jewish woman was kicked out of a cafe after complaining about antisemitic graffiti scrawled all over their bathr...
Dec 11, 2023•55 min
The cigar review: The Plasencia Cosecha 151. The drink review: Jack Daniel’s 10-Year Tennessee Whiskey. Topics this week include: What is 'doomsday shopping'? Americans need an extra $11,400 today just to afford the basics. A couple had a KFC-themed wedding of their dreams — with a fried chicken bouquet. Tesla's Cybertruck is here. All that and much more on episode 266 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the Plasencia Cosecha 151. Size - 5 3/4 x 46 Wrapper - Maduro (Honduran) Binder - Hondur...
Dec 04, 2023•55 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Cuesta Rey Centenario Aristocrat. Their drink review: Barrell Bourbon Cask Finished Series -- Amburana. Glynn Loope, State Advocacy Director for the Premium Cigar Association joins the show to talk about the bad and the good coming out of state legislatures nationwide. Other topics this week include: A new dating ‘phenomenon’ proves traditional relationships may be over. Are retail sales going to be down this holiday season? What's coming up next for Eat Drink...
Nov 27, 2023•55 min
The cigar review: The White Gold Limited Edition Toro by Principle Cigars. The drink review: Benchmark Old No. 8 Egg Nog. Topics this week include: Great Black Friday deals are everywhere! Weird McDonald's hacks. What is 'cricketing' and how can it help you sleep? Airlines continue to make air travel difficult to enjoy. Feds seize $1.3 billion in knockoffs from a Manhattan storage unit in largest-ever counterfeit bust. Gen Z can’t stop using slang at work — 10 terms that annoy their colleagues t...
Nov 20, 2023•55 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Aladino Sumatra. Their drink review: Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bottled in Bond 10-Year Bourbon. Topics this week include: The best foods to help you sleep. ESPN announced when it will launch its new streaming service. Why are people putting toilet paper in the fridge? Social etiquette rules that have gone out of fashion. All that, and much more, on episode 263 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the Aladino Sumatra: Size - 6 x 52 Wrapper - Sumatra Binder...
Nov 13, 2023•54 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Crux Bull & Bear Toro and the Herrera Esteli Habano Lonsdale Deluxe. Their drink review: The Left Hand Brewing Company Milk Stout Nitro and Yuengling Brewery Black & Tan. Topics this week include: The war in Israel. Wendy's is already replacing its Pumpkin Frosty with an iconic holiday flavor. How do you say Reese’s? Correct pronunciation has some fans stumped. DoorDash warns customers who don't tip that they may face a longer wait for their food order...
Nov 06, 2023•54 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Warfighter 5.56mm Garrison Corojo Robusto. Their drink review: Rabbit Hole Heigold and Rabbit Hole Dareringer Bourbon. Topics this week include: Controversial ‘bad parenting fee’ thrusts popular Georgia restaurant into the spotlight. Tipping is so out-of-hand in NYC, even the Olive Garden adds automatic gratuities. So you finally got TSA pre-check. Here's how to avoid being the most annoying person in line and get through fastest. List of places women REFUSE t...
Oct 30, 2023•55 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Their drink review: Weller 12 Year Topics this week include: Rite Aid is closing more than 150 stores. Why? Tony needs a big, new... humidor. Teacher shortages continue to plague the US. United's new boarding system prioritizes window seats! Answering listener questions. Did we get something wrong? The best couples Halloween costumes for 2023. All that, and much more on episode 260 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the Padr...
Oct 23, 2023•55 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich 2023 Chef's Special. Their drink review: Uncle Nearest’s Straight Rye Whiskey. The guys sat down with Tyler Jones of Espinosa Cigars during the Twin City We Care fundraiser at the Mississinewa Cigar Company in Gas City, Indiana. They talked about Espinosa's partnership with Guy Fieri to create their Knuckle Sandwich line, the cigar industry and its growth moving into 2024. Topics this week include: Hamas attacks Isreal. Coca-Cola embraces...
Oct 16, 2023•54 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Artista Midnight Their drink review: George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old Tennessee Whisky Topics this week include: The Dollarita is back: Applebee’s revives the $1 margarita in hopes of boosting sales. Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains. Here’s how much pizza the average person eats in one year? Gen Z is already feeling burnt out after entering the workplace. Fingers Malloy's travel nightmare. Also, Tony interviewed Ram Rodriguez o...
Oct 09, 2023•55 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Kristoff Tres Compadres. Their drink review: The Edmund Fitzgerald Porter from Great Lakes Brewing Company. Topics this week include: The NFL protects its brand in strange ways. Costco is selling gold bars -- yes, gold bars. Late-night TV is back: Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, more to return after writers strike -- do you care? Tony is saying goodbye to Disney+ All that and much more on episode 257 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the Kristoff Tres Com...
Oct 02, 2023•55 min
The cigar review: The AVO Seasons Autumn Limited Edition 2023. The drink review: Daviess County Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Topics this week include: Los Angeles’ average gas price tops $6 a gallon. Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp. Chris Stapleton to launch traveller whiskey with Buffalo Trace. 8 body language signs that someone is unhappy to see you. The most common etiquette mistakes revealed! All that and much more on episode 256 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the AVO Se...
Sep 25, 2023•56 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Ferio Tego Summa Their drink review: Old Grand-Dad 114 Topics this week include: J.M. Smucker to buy Hostess Brands for $5.6 billion. Eight discontinued Halloween candies you’ll never find in your trick-or-treat bucket again. Seven expensive items that are wastes of money, according to financial experts. A couple is livid after sitting next to farting dog on a 13-hour flight. Should you report your stinky colleague to HR? All that and much more on episode 255 ...
Sep 18, 2023•55 min
The cigar reviews The Red Meat Lovers and Mi Querida Black PapaSaka by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. The drink review: Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Topics this week include: NYC Mayor Adams warns migrant crisis will ‘destroy’ city. Jimmy Buffett passes away at 76. What are some of your bucket list concerts? What is the 'Doom Loop'? Pumpkin Spice Frostys? All that and much more on episode 254 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the Red Meat Lovers: Size - 6 x 52 Wrapper - USA C...
Sep 11, 2023•55 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: La Galera Anemoi Their drink review: Russell’s Reserve 10-Year Bourbon Topics this week include: A bonus review of Eggo Brunch In A Jar by Sugarlands Distilling Company. Nike joins Walgreens and Dollar Tree in a growing list of major retailers closing down stores after a stealing spike. The Las Vegas Strip is losing the 'last of the old-style casinos'. An airline starts weighing passengers. Holiday BBQ talk. Is Tony grill shopping again?!? All that and much more o...
Sep 04, 2023•55 min
The Cigar Review: Aladino Limited Edition 2023 Toro. The Drink Review: Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky. Topics this week include: Bud Light is trying to get customers to return to the brand, by using NFL Sunday Ticket. There's a new COVID variant. Are mask mandates going to come back? Queen fans are angry! Why? One state may soon offer unemployment benefits to striking workers. Oscar Mayer to offer a hot dog straw. All that and much more on episode 252 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on...
Aug 28, 2023•55 min
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Y Panda from Luciano Cigars and the Bardstown Bourbon Co. Foursquare Collaborative Series Whiskey. Luciano Meirelles, CEO of Luciano Cigars joined Tony at the PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas. They talked about Luciano Cigars' growth and the Y Panda's launch. Other topics this week include: A full list of Las Vegas hotels with bed bugs found by Inspectors has been released. CNN announced a sweeping new lineup. 46% of divorced couples say this was the No. 1 con...
Aug 21, 2023•56 min
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed The West Tampa Tobacco Company Red Toro and Rattle and Snap 8-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey. It's not just a win, it's a HUGE win for the cigar industry. Judge Amit Mehta, who just last year declared regulations from the Food and Drug Administration on the cigar industry "arbitrary and capricious," has now dismissed the Deeming Rule the FDA attempted to put in place. The Deeming Rule stated that cigars can be regulated by the FDA just like cigarettes are. Of cou...
Aug 14, 2023•55 min
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed The US Regional Exclusive from Cavalier Genève Cigars and Bondstone Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Tony interviewed Sebastien Decoppet, Founder of Cavalier Genève Cigars at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. They discussed how Sebastien started in the cigar business, the US cigar market, and his US Regional Exclusive Cigar. Topics this week include: An NFL head coach's lion request was denied. Frontier Airlines’ Strict New 6...
Aug 07, 2023•57 min
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed The La Vereda No. 50 CIgar from Crowned Heads and John. J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Also, Tony interviewed Jon Huber of Crowned Heads at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. They discussed the future of Crowned Heads post-pandemic, Jon's latest collaboration with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, and his new "OZ Heads" podcast. Topics this week include: Hulk Hogan makes a big announcement. The 10 U.S. places with the sho...
Jul 31, 2023•54 min
