About this episode

This episode explores the differences between maduro and claro cigar wrappers and their ideal drink pairings.

Many of your favorite cigars come in either maduro or claro wrapper variations. But beyond the difference in color, what exactly separates a maduro from a claro? And which drink pairings work best with each? On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras steps into the ring to represent the rich, dark world of maduro wrappers, while Randy Griggs makes the case for the lighter, brighter claro side. Grab your favorite maduro or claro cigar, pour a pairing of your choice, and join us for another flavorful journey on this week’s Flavor Odyssey. Pairings Randy: Mezcal Old Fashioned & Olmec Claro 👍🏻 Robby: Cuban Rum Old Fashioned & Olmec Maduro 👍🏻 Votes Randy: 17% Robby: 83% 🙋‍♂️ Audience Pairings Eric Willis: Crowned Heads Juárez & Topo Chico w Regan's Orange Bitters 👍🏻 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: https://twitter.com/cigardojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarDojo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cigardojo

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