Flavor Odyssey: Cigars & the Kentucky Derby

About this episode

The episode celebrates the Kentucky Derby with cigar and drink pairings inspired by the event.

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re heading to Churchill Downs for our own cigar-smoking celebration of the Kentucky Derby. Fresh off the 152nd running of the “Run for the Roses,” your hosts dive into Kentucky Derby-inspired cigar and drink pairings that go far beyond the classic Mint Julep. From Churchill-sized cigars to rose-themed cocktails, bourbon-forward classics, and even the essential oversized Derby hat, this episode is all about capturing the spirit of Derby Day with style and flavor. Whether you’re pairing for tradition or getting creative with your own race-day ritual, Flavor Odyssey is off to the races with plenty of fun and unexpected combinations. Pairings Randy: Winner’s Circle Julep & Fuente Hemingway 👍🏻 Robby: Official Mint Julep & Illusione Group of Five 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 39% Robby: 61% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Nathan Stewart: Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 & Aromatic Mint Julep 👍🏻👍🏻 𝙎𝙉𝙇 -- Head over to our Smoke Night LIVE podcast for cigar interviews and entertainment: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3OJ366KRotIlJb6-akfx_SKEmI45Y-k&si=Agu9o_OXidZLvcSW 👀 Follow Cigar Dojo on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cigardojo 𝕏…

People in this episode

Hosts: Randy, Robby

Topics covered

• cigars
• Kentucky Derby
• drink pairings
• Mint Julep
• celebration
• race-day rituals

Keywords

• Kentucky Derby
• cigar pairings
• Mint Julep
• cigars
• celebration
• Churchill Downs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cigar Dojo

Products: Fuente Hemingway, Illusione Group of Five, Davidoff Aniversario No. 3, Mint Julep, Winner’s Circle Julep, Official Mint Julep

Places: Churchill Downs

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