The cigar opens with leather, pepper, spice, and a debate over whether the finish is wood or bitter espresso. Because obviously, this is where civilization hangs in the balance.

Also on the Happy Hour: Tony talks about his early-morning Indy 500 tradition, Fingers considers upgrading his Masterbuilt Gravity Series grill, and the guys get into Memorial Day barbecue plans, brisket strategy, ribs, grill deals, Cracker Barrel’s summer giveaway, Allegiant Air filling part of the Spirit Airlines void, and whether ordering Cracker Barrel for delivery is a crime against the Republic.

Plus, Defiance Beef, smoked sirloin tip, reverse-seared steak, brisket logistics, and the eternal truth: there is no one “right” way to barbecue, despite what the brisket weirdos on the internet keep telling you.

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The cigar brings early pepper, leather, wood, and a mellowing medium profile that makes a strong case for the humidor. The bourbon turns out to be a hidden gem, with oak, vanilla, fruit, a rich mouthfeel, and a shockingly smooth finish for nearly 110 proof.

Also this week: Memorial Day grilling, Indy 500 cigar traditions, brisket plans, grill deals, Masterbuilt vs. Traeger talk, Allegiant filling Spirit Airlines routes, Cracker Barrel giveaways, old-school lunches, used car chaos, EV range anxiety, and whether anyone should ever order Cracker Barrel delivery.

Plus, Tony explains why the radio call of the Indianapolis 500 is unlike anything else.

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"The media told us this was all about collusion. And, now, all anyone in media is talking about is obstruction of justice. Can we discuss the first part first? America got told for over two years there was collusion, and there was no collusion. What the hell?"

Tony host the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! podccast, recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy, they review the Bone Snapper X-Ray Rye and the La Volcada cigar from La Flor Dominicana.

A T-shirt from a barbecue restaurant is causing a lot of anger because of it's connection to LGBTQ. Also, Tony thinks Q stands for questioning, April says it stands for queer. Some websites say it stands for both. Which is it? Also, there is currency in being woke.

Also, are some curse words allowable? And why is it ok for Tony to say but not April? Chocolate marshmallows are coming to America....and the outlook is not good. April is convinced there is a Passover song....and she tries to sing it to Tony.

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