Eat Drink Smoke - Episodes Tagged with “Brisket”

Is Your HOA Out of Control?

Tony Katz — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Tony and Fingers ask the important question: Is your HOA out of control? Fingers has a neighborhood watchdog, a grabber, and apparently a man monitoring street parking like it’s a federal investigation.

This week, the guys review the Cuban Seed Cigar Company Cohiba Grand Pyramid and the Cody Road Single Barrel Rye.

The cigar is a massive 6.5 x 54 pyramid with a Corojo Habano wrapper and a wood-forward profile, but construction issues raise the big question: is it worth the $55 price tag?

The rye brings fruit, banana bread, light spice, and a little heat — but at nearly $50 a bottle, “pretty good” may not be good enough.

Also this week: Las Vegas continues its war on the middle-class gambler, casino buffets are disappearing, brisket prices are ridiculous, Tony’s Memorial Day brisket cook goes sideways, Walmart and Ollie’s recall a children’s toy over asbestos concerns, and NPR faces newsroom cuts.

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Happy Hour - My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero

Tony Katz — Sat, 30 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Tony and Fingers light up the My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero, a 7.5 x 38 smoke with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Cuban-seed binder, and Nicaraguan filler.

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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How To Get Your Memorial Day Grill Going Great!!

Tony Katz — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Tony and Fingers review the My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero and the James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon.

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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Will Bud Light Recover From This? Reviews Of The New World Oscuro Cigar By AJ Fernandez And O.K.I. Reserve Blended Bourbon Whiskey

Tony Katz — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the New World Oscuro Cigar by AJ Fernandez and O.K.I. Reserve Blended Bourbon Whiskey.

Topics this week include:

Tony and Fingers both had a holiday brisket adventure. America’s national beer could soon be Mexican as Memorial Day weekend sales drop plunges Bud Light further into crisis. What are the 7 most loved brands in America? First quarter 2023 cigar imports decline. Amazon wants employees to come back to the office.

All that and much more on episode 240 of Eat Drink Smoke.

More information on the New World Oscuro Double Corona.

Size - 7 1/2 x 55
Wrapper - Nicaraguan Dark Habano
Binder - Nicaraguan
Filler - Nicaraguan

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.

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

Tony Katz — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

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

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.

Some of the topics discussed this week:

Depression era foods that are making a comeback.

The last Howard Johnson's restaurant has closed.

Tony is stunned by the national love for Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza.

Fingers goes off on neighbors who plant cottonwood trees.

Tony talks about his bark. It's briskett talk, people.

All that and much more on episode 188 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

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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

Tony Katz — Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week, Tony and Fingers review the Perla del Mar Corojo By J.C. Newman and Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.

Some of the topics this week include:

The latest economic data is out. Will it have an impact on the travel industry?

How can you avoid making some common grilling mistakes?

Results of a poll about millennials and their pets that you'll have to hear to believe.

Tony tackles a 13 pound brisket. How will he cook it?

All that and much more on episode 187 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

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Reviews Of The Laranja Azulejo By Espinosa And Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon. Plus, Chris Rock Wants Money For His Oscar Slap Story, Nitro Pepsi Review, A Morbid New Scam And More Brisket Adventures With Tony -- Episode 181

Tony Katz — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week, Tony and Fingers review the Laranja Azulejo by Espinosa and Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.

Topics this week include:

A bonus review -- Nitro Pepsi.

Chris Rock says he won't talk about the Oscars slap unless he gets paid.

People are using grocery shopping services less and doing their grocery shopping in person more. Why?

A morbid new scam in Florida has authorities concerned.

More brisket adventures with Tony.

All that and much more on episode 181 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

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Reviews Of Johnny Drum Private Stock Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon And The Arturo Fuente Xtra Viejo Anejo No. 46 Cigar - Tony's Brisket Bark, Mariah Carey's Christmas Cash Cow And Let's Go Bourbon! Book Preview - Episode 162

Tony Katz — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

This week, Tony and Fingers review Johnny Drum Private Stock Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon and the Arturo Fuente Xtra Viejo Anejo No. 46 cigar.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.

Tony smoked his first big brisket, and while it was good, he was disappointed in the bark. Fingers tried to walk him through how he smokes his briskets, but Tony threw it out to the listeners -- how do you get a nice bark on your brisket?

It's the holiday season, and that means Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas is You" will play every 5 minutes everywhere until 2022. So the question is -- how much money does Mariah make every year from that song. The guys have the answer.

And finally -- Let's Go Bourbon!, the new book from the hosts of Eat! Drink! Smoke! is now available on Amazon and EatDrinkSmokeShow.com. The fellas offer a preview of the best bourbon themed stocking stuffer this holiday season!

All that and much more on episode 162 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

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Reviews Of Wilderness Trail 6 Year Bottled In Bond Bourbon And The Ferio Tego Timeless Panamericana Cigar -- Twitter Hosts A Shopping Livestream, Best Buy's CEO Says Trauma From Rising Retail Thefts Could Force Employees To Quit And Tony Bought A Grill -- Episode 161

Tony Katz — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

This week, Tony and Fingers review Wilderness Trail 6 Year Bottled In Bond Bourbon and the Ferio Tego Timeless Panamericana cigar.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.

Twitter is the latest social media network to combine shopping and livestreams this holiday season. Is this the future, or is it something that people will ignore?

Best Buy CEO says the trauma from rising retail thefts could force employees to quit. Businesses are shutting down in places like San Francisco because of flash mob shoplifting. Why is all this happening?

Brooke Shields flies to her family every Christmas with a smoked brisket in her carry-on. That's cool. What's also cool is that Tony finally bought a grill. He smoked his first brisket. How did it turn out?

All that and much more on episode 161 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

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