Tony Katz

Reviews Of The Kristoff Veinte Twentieth Anniversary And Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon - Do You Miss Going To The Video Store?

Episode  |  June 10th, 2024  |  54 mins 13 secs

aldi, blanton's single barrel bourbon, gen z, grocery prices, kristoff veinte twentieth anniversary, m&ms, new flavor

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 change to grocery prices.
M&M's released a new flavor.
Do you miss going to the video store?

All that and much more on episode 293 of Eat Drink Smoke!

Reviews Of The Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja And Crown Royal Blackberry Whisky Lemonade -- Have Americans Forgotten Their Manners?

Episode  |  June 3rd, 2024  |  55 mins 11 secs

americans, back to work, cohiba serie m reserva roja, crown royal blackberry whisky lemonade, father's day, father's day gifts, manners, millennials, return to office

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 '90s.
High-paying remote work jobs are fading fast.
Have Americans forgotten their manners?

All that, and much more, is on episode 292 of Eat Drink Smoke.

Reviews Of The La Gloria Cubana Spirit Of The Lady And Jefferson’s Ocean Aged At Sea Rye -- And Recipes For Your Next Cookout!

Episode  |  May 27th, 2024  |  54 mins 11 secs

alexa, amazon, bbq recipes, blue moon light, cookout recipes, jefferson’s ocean aged at sea rye, la gloria cubana spirit of the lady, memorial day restaurant deals

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.
50 great Memorial Day recipes for your holiday cookout.
Amazon plans to give Alexa an AI overhaul — and a monthly subscription price.

All that and much more on episode 291 of Eat Drink Smoke!

Reviews Of The Red Anchor Admiral And Barrell Vantage - Is Starbucks In Real Trouble?

Episode  |  May 20th, 2024  |  54 mins 11 secs

barrell vantage, costco, meat, red anchor admiral, starbucks, steaks, tinder, uber, uber shuttle, united cigars

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 tie-up to woo price-conscious users.
Fingers has a shuttle story.
How should you order a steak?

All that, and much more, is on episode 290 of Eat Drink Smoke.

Reviews Of The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece And Sullivan's Black Marble Stout - Who Wants To Bet On Skee-Ball?

Episode  |  May 13th, 2024  |  54 mins 8 secs

arturo fuente hemingway masterpiece, credit card fraud, dave & buster's, gambling, ninja woodfire grill, north carolina cafe, sullivan's black marble stout

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 credit card online.
Dave & Buster’s will soon allow customers to bet on arcade games.
The guys answer a listener's question about cigars and beginners.

All that and much more on episode 289 of Eat Drink Smoke!

Reviews Of The Asylum Insanity Later And Silver Grove Straight Bourbon Whiskey - What Bedtime Habit Is Ruining Your Relationship?

Episode  |  May 6th, 2024  |  55 mins 10 secs

asylum insanity later, bedtime habits, cle cigars, happiness, mcdonald's, new riff distilling, relationship advice, silver grove straight bourbon whiskey, supermarkets

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 supermarkets use to trick you into spending more.
A bedtime habit that may be ruining your relationship.

All that, and much more, is on episode 288 of Eat Drink Smoke.

Reviews Of The Micallef Blue And Sonoma Cherrywood Rye - The Clock Is Ticking For TikTok

Episode  |  April 29th, 2024  |  54 mins 15 secs

amazon, dan thompson, handwriting, micallef blue, micallef cigars, mother's day gifts, sonoma cherrywood rye., tiktok, tiktok ban

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 handling of inflation.

Other topics this week include:
Congress just passed a potential TikTok ban. Now what?
The best Amazon Mother’s Day gifts for 2024. What did Tony do with this information?
Should handwriting be taught in school? A debate rages as American IQs drop.

All that and much more on episode 287 of Eat Drink Smoke!

Reviews Of The HOF By David Ortiz And Green River Wheated Bourbon - Is Stupidity Sexism? Plus, An Interview With Ram Rodriguez

Episode  |  April 22nd, 2024  |  56 mins 14 secs

antisemitic hate crimes, antisemitism, artista cigars, caitlin clark, david ortiz, green river wheated bourbon, gregg doyel, hof by david ortiz, james hetfield, lemmy, metallica, motorhead, nyc, press conference, ram rodriguez, tattoo

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 this week include:
Caitlin Clark's press conference turns awkward after a cringeworthy icebreaker from a reporter.
Antisemitic hate crimes surge 45% in NYC in 2024.
Metallica frontman James Hetfield gets a tattoo made with late Motorhead star Lemmy’s ashes.
O.J. Simpson's death makes many miss Norm Macdonald.

All that, and much more, is on episode 286 of Eat Drink Smoke.

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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

Episode  |  April 15th, 2024  |  55 mins 7 secs

blackbird cigar company, blackbird superb, feeding the homeless, homelessness, jonas santana, ohio man arrested, premium cigar association, rent, solar eclipse, widow jane applewood rye whiskey

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 Blackbird in 2024.

Other topics this week include:
Was the solar eclipse life-changing?
The rent is too damn high!
An Ohio man was arrested for feeding the homeless.
Do we have a do-goodery problem?

All that and much more on episode 285 of Eat Drink Smoke!

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

Episode  |  April 8th, 2024  |  55 mins 52 secs

2024 solar eclipse, fake eclipse glasses, ferio tego summa cigar, kristoff cigars, kristoff guardrail, lauren frederick, metazoa brewing company, michael herklots, trash panda vanilla latte-inspired blonde ale, wendy's

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, Michael's theory on cigar blends, and his take on what 2024 will bring for the cigar industry.

Lauren Frederick of the Metazoa Brewing Company sat in as the guys reviewed MBC's Trash Panda Vanilla Latte-Inspired Blonde Ale. She also talked about the beer business, marketing, beer trends, and whether or not the days of IPAs as far as the eye can see are ending.

Other topics this week include:
There were fake eclipse glasses on the market. Some people are just awful.
Wendy’s adds a nostalgic frosty flavor for spring.
Tony mocks Fingers and his new diet.

All that, and much more, is on episode 284 of Eat Drink Smoke

Reviews Of The Brick House Maduro And The Public Enemy No. 1 Brown Ale - Vegas Tales And Drew Newman Interview

Episode  |  April 1st, 2024  |  55 mins 4 secs

black dog brewing company, brick house maduro, cracker jacks, drew newman, j.c. newman, las vegas, mlb opening day, pca, premium cigar association trade show, public enemy no. 1 brown ale

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 Drew Newman of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company. They discussed the importance of the story in cigar making, why Drew got into the family business, and what cigar he would bring back from the past. You don't want to miss this conversation.
Crab pizza, Cracker Jack sundaes, and more new foods hit MLB stadiums on opening day.
A dad asks if he's wrong for installing a hidden camera in his house as a 'Trust Check' without telling his daughter.

All that and much more on episode 283 of Eat Drink Smoke!

Reviews Of The Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Viva And 15 Stars Fine Aged Spirits Triple Cask - Are People LinkedIn On Love?

Episode  |  March 25th, 2024  |  55 mins 9 secs

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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 is a Fireball rub?
Seven phrases you should never say to the one you love.

All that, and much more, on episode 282 of Eat Drink Smoke.

Reviews Of The Luciano Underrated And Augusta Old Route 8 Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon - The TSA Is A Joke

Episode  |  March 18th, 2024  |  55 mins 5 secs

augusta old route 8 single barrel cask strength bourbon, dollar tree, family dollar, gen-z, luciano underrated, millennials, self-screen lanes. las vegas, tsa

The cigar review: 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.'
Another reminder that social media is a cesspool.
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree will close 1,000 stores.
A Dollar General store briefly shuts down after its staff quit over 7-day workweeks.
Fingers not so good travel experience. Will he start wearing a suit on a plane like Tony?

All that and much more on episode 281 of Eat Drink Smoke!

Reviews Of The Micallef Black And Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey - The State Of Masculinity In America

Episode  |  March 11th, 2024  |  54 mins 7 secs

irish recipes, irs, micallef black toro, slot hand pays, st. patrick's day drinks, teeling small batch irish whiskey

Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Micallef Black.
Their drink review: Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey.

Topics this week include:
8 signs a man will never grow up, according to psychology.
30 "Best" St. Patrick's Day Drinks to Help You Celebrate Like the Irish.
34 traditional Irish recipes for your St. Patrick's Day feast.
An IRS advisory committee wants to raise tax threshold for slots winnings.

All that, and much more, on episode 280 of Eat Drink Smoke.

Reviews Of The Rojas Bluebonnets Lancero And Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey - Do You Know When Someone Dislikes You?

Episode  |  March 4th, 2024  |  54 mins 8 secs

beyond meat, delta airline, gen z, gmail, pikesville rye, rojas bluebonnets lancero, solar eclipse

The cigar review: Rojas Bluebonnets Lancero.
The drink review: Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey.

Other 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, healthier version of burger in bid to bring back customers.
If someone secretly dislikes you, they’ll usually display these subtle behaviors.
What do these Gen Z slang words mean?

All that and much more on episode 279 of Eat Drink Smoke.

Reviews Of The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero 654 And Hendrick’s Gin -- Is Coca-Cola Spiced Posh Or Scary?

Episode  |  February 26th, 2024  |  55 mins 7 secs

bed bugs, coca-cola spiced, hendrick’s gin, la flor dominicana double ligero 654, las vegas, late-night tv

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 1991.
A husband boarded a flight and departed without his wife because she insisted on getting Starbucks before taking off. Tony loved this story.
Bed bugs are back on the Las Vegas Strip.

All that, and much more, on episode 278 of Eat Drink Smoke.