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Why Bartenders Lie—and a 110-Proof Bourbon Surprise

Episode  |  July 20th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

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The guys review the Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Divine Inspiration, the final cigar blend created by Carlos Fuente Sr. Does its combination of white pepper, wood, leather and unexpected nuttiness earn it a permanent place in the humidor?

They pair it with Maker’s Mark Made for the Brave Cask Strength bourbon, a 110.5-proof bottle supporting Project One Vet at a Time. Plus, Snickers Cake Bites wildly exceed expectations, a parasite causes some very unpleasant digestive problems, Tony questions whether you can make real barbecue without a grill, and Fingers reveals the little white lies bartenders tell when the bar gets slammed.

We Drank Bourbon From an Eagle

Episode  |  July 13th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

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The "Summer of Habanos" begins with the My Father La Lealtad, a hefty 6x60 cigar delivering balanced notes of cedar, coffee, tobacco, and subtle sweetness. Tony and Fingers also review Costco’s Patriot Eagle Bourbon, debate the greatest Southern foods, question the purpose of warm potato salad, and prepare themselves for Indiana State Fair creations involving honey buns, melted butter, and absolutely no restraint.

The Bourbon That Salutes Back

Episode  |  June 29th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

airplane etiquette, america 250, america 250 cigar, bed bugs, bourbon review, caffeine, charcoal grill, cigar review, costco hot dog, eat drink smoke, emotional support animals, evan williams, evan williams single barrel, fourth of july, hot dogs, independence day, jc newman, m&ms, propane grill, sleep apnea, the american cigar, trader joe’s

America’s 250th birthday is coming, so Tony and Fingers get ready with the essentials: hot dogs, a commemorative cigar, and a bourbon that punches back.

This week, they review the J.C. Newman The American America 250 cigar and the Evan Williams Single Barrel America 250 bourbon at 117.76 proof. Plus: charcoal vs. propane, bedbugs, caffeine, Trader Joe’s tote madness, disappearing M&M’s, housing costs, and why dogs do not belong on airplane tray tables.

We Tried A 12% Gas Station Drink. It Did Not Go Well

Episode  |  June 22nd, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

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This week, Tony and Fingers review the Micallef White Label Connecticut Robusto and Puncher’s Chance The Undisputed Single Barrel Bourbon.

Plus: Atomic Boss Blue Riz Hard Punch, World Cup visitors discovering America, ranch dressing at the TSA, Father’s Day food deals, Jersey Mike’s, grilling, parenting, Prime Day, and Defiance Beef.

He Needs An Intervention

Episode  |  June 15th, 2026  |  Season 397  |  1 hr 15 mins

ai vaccines, aj fernandez, beef prices, blade and bow, bourbon, bourbon review, cigar review, cigars, dating advice, defiance beef, dirty soda, eat drink smoke, fingers malloy, gas prices, inflation, new world puro especial, prime day, stolen bourbon, tony katz, whiskey review

Tony and Fingers review the AJ Fernandez New World Puro Especial and Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. They also discuss dirty sodas, inflation, stolen bourbon, Prime Day deals, rising beef prices, AI-designed vaccines, dating gurus, and Fingers’ deeply questionable breakfast decisions.

How To Get Your Memorial Day Grill Going Great!!

Episode  |  May 25th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Tony and Fingers kick off Memorial Day weekend with Indy 500 traditions, brisket plans, grill deals, and the eternal debate over whether Cracker Barrel should ever be delivered.

Plus: old-school lunches nobody sees much anymore, Allegiant Air filling Spirit Airlines’ void, used car chaos, EV range anxiety, and why the radio call of the Indianapolis 500 is still something special.

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Happy Hour - Mayor Pingree Small Batch Red Label Bourbon

Episode  |  May 23rd, 2026  |  36 mins 59 secs

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Tony and Fingers pour Mayor Pingree Small Batch Red Label Bourbon from Valentine Distilling. Also on this Happy Hour: Jack Daniel’s reportedly saying no to a massive Brown-Forman offer, why Malört keeps showing up in people’s feeds, St. Elmo’s shrimp cocktail, hot wings, blue cheese vs. ranch, cigar note-taking, Fingers’ deeply troubling food diary, the cars thieves love most, Byron Allen buying BuzzFeed, older trucks, Chevy Avalanches, and why Defiance Beef may be the better place to spend your money.

Why Are You So Tired? Reviews Of The Asylum Insidious Cigar And The Poet American Oatmeal Stout - Episode 216

Episode  |  December 19th, 2022  |  54 mins 31 secs

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This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Asylum Insidious Cigar and The Poet American Oatmeal Stout from New Holland Brewing Company. Plus, Christmas candy reviews, alarm clocks making you tired, and the future of TikTok. All that and more on episode 216.

A Conversation With Elizabeth McCall Of Woodford Reserve, Reviews Of The West Tampa Tobacco Co. White Toro And Woodford Reserve Bourbon - Episode 209

Episode  |  October 31st, 2022  |  55 mins 32 secs

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This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed The West Tampa Tobacco Co. White Toro Cigar And Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Plus, a conversation with Woodford Reserve Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. A bourbon tasting, Halloween candy reviews, and much more! Episode 209.

Cigar Prices Are Going up! Reviews Of The Brick House Bricktoberfest Cigar And Calumet Farm 16-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey - Episode 208

Episode  |  October 24th, 2022  |  54 mins 9 secs

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This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Brick House Bricktoberfest Cigar and Calumet Farm 16-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey. Plus, Cigar prices are going up! The best couples Halloween costumes 2022. Tony's trip to NYC for the Marconi Awards. Amazon's Prime Video will stream the first-ever NFL game on Black Friday next year. Toilets are expensive in San Francisco. Episode 208.