Eat Drink Smoke

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy talk amazing spirits, brilliant cigars and great food.

About the show

Eat Drink Smoke is the bourbon and cigar review show for everyone!

You'll get reviews you can use, in a way you can understand them. There's also great takes on the stories dominating the week, but without the anger of social media. Eat Drink Smoke is the podcast that fits into your life because it's just like you - interested in new things, good people and honest, funny conversation.

Eat Drink Smoke is hosted by long-time radio host and entertainer Tony Katz, with co-host Fingers Malloy.

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Episodes and Blog Entries

  • How To Choose The Best Steak At A Grocery Store - Episode 202

    Episode  |  September 12th, 2022  |  54 mins 58 secs
    bourbon podcast, bourbon review, c.l.o.u.t. cigars, cigar industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, fingers malloy, four gate's the bluegrass trilogy iii bourbon, kellogg's, micallef a cigar, opec+, tony katz

    This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Micallef A Cigar and Four Gate's The Bluegrass Trilogy III Bourbon. Plus, Experts break down how to best choose a steak in a grocery store, Kellogg's wants you to eat cereal for dinner and OPEC+ is cutting oil production -- Episode 202.

  • Eat! Drink! Smoke! Celebrates A Birthday With Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon - Episode 201

    Episode  |  September 5th, 2022  |  1 hr 4 mins
    bourbon podcast, bourbon review, cigar industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, davidoff dominicana 2014, fingers malloy, old forester 2021 birthday bourbon, tony katz

    Last week, Eat! Drink! Smoke! released its 200th episode. Okay, that's not really a birthday, But with 200 shows in the can, the guys wanted to celebrate. So they invited some friends (and an audience) to share a bottle of Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon and the Davidoff Dominicana 2014 Cigar. Episode 201.

  • Why The FDA Is Wrong About Premium Cigars -- Episode 200

    Episode  |  August 29th, 2022  |  54 mins 9 secs
    bardstown bourbon founders kbs stout finish, bourbon podcast, bourbon review, cigar industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, diamond crown black diamond cigar, e. coli, fast food, jc newman, kafie 1901 cigars, premium cigars, the fda

    This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Diamond Crown Black Diamond Cigar by J.C. Newman and Bardstown Bourbon Founders KBS Stout Finish. Plus, Dr. Gaby Kafie of Kafie 1901 Cigars & Coffee dropped by to talk about his company, the growth of the Boutique Cigar Association and what the FDA gets wrong about premium cigars. Episode 200.

  • The New iPhone Is Coming Soon! - Episode 199

    Episode  |  August 22nd, 2022  |  54 mins 33 secs
    apple, bourbon podcast, bourbon review, cigar industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, fed, fingers malloy, four roses small batch select bourbon, interest rates, iphone, la galera year of the ox cigar, premium cigars, the federal reserve, tony katz

    This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the La Galera Year of the Ox (Limited Edition) Cigar and Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon. Plus, the new iPhone, 20 of the worst kitchen gadgets ever, and the Fed's forecast for interest rates. All that and more on Episode 199 of Eat!Drink!Smoke!

  • Who's Your Pappy? The Guys Enjoy Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Episode 198

    Episode  |  August 15th, 2022  |  55 mins 13 secs
    bourbon podcast, bourbon review, cigar industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, fingers malloy, la flor dominicana reserva especial figurado, old rip van winkle handmade 10 year old kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, pappy van winkle, premium cigars, review pappy van winkle, tony katz

    This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. They paired it with the La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Figurado cigar.

  • What American Snacks Are Banned In Other Countries? -- Episode 197

    Episode  |  August 8th, 2022  |  54 mins 22 secs
    29 best-selling albums of all time, 5 million-dollar cigar lighter, albums, america, bourbon podcast, bourbon review, brach's taillgate candy corn, cigar industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, europe, fingers malloy, lighters, premium cigars, rye, rye review, snacks, stolen throne 3 kingdoms cigar, tony katz

    This week, Tony and Fingers review the Stolen Throne 3 Kingdoms Cigar and Sagamore Rum Cask Finish Rye Whiskey. Plus, there is a bonus review of... Brach's Tailgate Candy Corn. All that and much more on episode 197 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

  • Best Snacks For A Road Trip And A Conversation With Jon Huber Of Crowned Heads - Episode 196

    Episode  |  August 1st, 2022  |  54 mins 24 secs
    bourbon podcast, bourbon review, cigar industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, covid-19, crowned heads, fingers malloy, jon huber, las vegas, legent kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, mask mandates, ozgener family cigars, pi synesthesia cigar, premium cigar association, premium cigars, tony katz

    This week, Tony and Fingers review the Pi Synesthesia Cigar and Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Tony interviewed Jon Huber Of Crowned Heads at the PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas. Plus, the best road trip snacks, mask mandates may be coming back and a significant recall you need to know about. All that and much more on episode 196 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

  • Crime At The Gas Pump And A Conversation With David Blanco Of Blanco Cigar Company - Episode 195

    Episode  |  July 25th, 2022  |  55 mins 8 secs
    blanco cigar company, blanco liga exclusiva de familia maduro cigar, bourbon podcast, bourbon review, cigar industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, david blanco, fingers malloy, kentucky fried chicken, marconi awards, national association of broadcasters, premium cigars, tony katz, yellowstone select kentucky straight bourbon whiskey

    This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Blanco Liga Exclusiva de Familia Maduro Cigar and Yellowstone Select
    Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Plus, Tony interviewed David Blanco of Blanco Cigar Company. You don't want to miss this conversation. All that and much more on episode 195 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

  • Restaurants Are Being Scammed And It Should Impact How You Look At Reviews - Episode 194

    Episode  |  July 18th, 2022  |  56 mins 19 secs
    beer podcast, beer review, cigar industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, clerks iii, epic maduro cigar, ferio tego cigars, fingers malloy, google reviews, michael herklots, norm macdonald, premium cigars, taxman brewing company coffee vanilla qualified quadrupel ale, tony katz, yelp

    This week, Tony and Fingers review the Epic Maduro Cigar and the Taxman Brewing Company Coffee Vanilla Qualified Quadrupel Ale. Plus, Tony's interview with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego Cigars, restaurants are being extorted across the country, Norm Macdonald's comedy special received three Emmy nominations and the new trailer for Clerks III was released. All that and much more on episode 194 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

  • A Big Win For The Premium Cigar Industry Over The FDA - Episode 193

    Episode  |  July 11th, 2022  |  54 mins 13 secs
    arturo fuente opus x perfecxion #5, bourbon podcast, casino, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, fingers malloy, four roses single barrel, joey chestnut, joshua habursky, las vegas, pca, pca22, premium cigar association, tony katz

    This week, Tony and Fingers review the Arturo Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #5 and Four Roses Single Barrel bourbon. Plus, an interview with Joshua Habursky of the Premium Cigar Association, lies we have been told about beer, and a weird new business trend that's turning heads. All that and much more on episode 193 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

  • Will Smoking Be Banned In Las Vegas Casinos? Episode 192

    Episode  |  July 4th, 2022  |  55 mins 15 secs
    bourbon podcast, casino, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, dunbarton tobacco & trust sobremesa brûlée review, fingers malloy, frey ranch straight bourbon whiskey, grilling, independence day, las vegas, recession, smoking, supreme court, tony katz, us economy

    This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brûlée cigar and Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Plus, the Supreme Court decisions everyone in the cigar lounge is talking about, a movement to ban smoking in Vegas casinos, a slowing US economy, and Independence Day grilling talk. All that and much more on episode 192 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

  • What Is A Sleep Divorce And Is It A Good Idea? Episode 191

    Episode  |  June 27th, 2022  |  56 mins 18 secs
    bourbon podcast, cigar news, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, davidoff, fda, fingers malloy, flight cancellation, food, foodie, juul, la flor dominicana 1994 mambo cigar, marriage, sleep divorce, steakhouse, tony katz, travel, vaping, whiskey

    This week, Tony and Fingers review the La Flor Dominicana 1994 Mambo cigar and Amador Double Barrel Rye Whiskey Port Finish. Also, what's a sleep divorce? Big cigar news from J.C. Newman and Davidoff. Your Alexa may have a weird new feature and the FDA's war on Juul. All that and much more on episode 191 of Eat.Drink.Smoke.

  • What Are The Most Popular Beers And Snacks Of 2022? Episode 190

    Episode  |  June 20th, 2022  |  55 mins 20 secs
    bourbon podcast, casa cuba divine inspiration cigar, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, daviess county kentucky straight bourbon french oak cask finish, fingers malloy, food, foodie, hello larry, pajamas recall, retirement, rye, target, three's company, tony katz, walmart

    This week, Tony and Fingers review the Casa Cuba Divine Inspiration cigar and Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon French Oak Cask Finish. Plus, what are the most popular beers and snacks of 2022? Why are retirees returning to work? All that and much more on episode 190 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

  • Making A Minor Case To Call This SYN City - Father's Day Edition - Episode 189

    Episode  |  June 13th, 2022  |  55 mins 34 secs
    bourbon podcast, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, father's day, father's day gifts, fingers malloy, food, foodie, grills, minor case straight rye whiskey, mortgage demand falls, rye, the original syn cigar, tony katz, whiskey

    This week, Tony and Fingers review The Original SYN Cigar and Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey. Plus, Father's Day gift ideas, cigar and bourbon picks for dad, mortgage demand is down and Tony needs an ice bucket. All that and more on episode 189 of EDS!

  • The Curse Of The Cottonwood Tree And Tony's Adventures With Smoked Brisket! - Episode 188

    Episode  |  June 6th, 2022  |  55 mins 21 secs
    bbq, bourbon podcast, brisket, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, cottonwood trees, cuesta rey centenario cigar by j.c. newman, fingers malloy, food, foodie, grilling, howard johnsons, joseph magnus murray hill club bourbon whiskey, mexican pizza, sears, taco bell, tony katz, whiskey

    This week, Tony and Fingers review the Cuesta Rey Centenario cigar by J.C. Newman and Joseph Magnus Murray Hill Club Bourbon Whiskey.

  • Perla del Mar By J.C. Newman And Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey - Travel Industry Challenges, Grilling Mistakes And Tony's Brisket - Episode 187

    Episode  |  May 30th, 2022  |  54 mins 14 secs
    bbq, bourbon podcast, brisket, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, fingers malloy, food, foodie, grilling, j.c. newman, jack daniel's triple mash, millennials, perla del mar corojo, pets, tony katz, whiskey

    This week, Tony and Fingers review the Perla del Mar Corojo By J.C. Newman and Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey. Plus, the latest economic data and its impact on the travel industry, common grilling mistakes many people make and Tony tackles a 13 pound brisket. All that and much more on episode 187 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!