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Why Bartenders Lie—and a 110-Proof Bourbon Surprise

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

110 proof bourbon, ai chatbots, arturo fuente, barbecue, bartender lies, bartender secrets, bartenders, bourbon review, carlos fuente sr., casa cuba, casa cuba divine inspiration, cigar review, daylight saving time, eat drink smoke, fingers malloy, food news, habano wrapper, homemade pastrami, made for the brave, maker’s mark, maker’s mark cask strength, premium cigars, project one vet at a time, snickers cake bites, tony katz, whiskey review

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

adam sandler, bourbon podcast, bourbon review, cigar podcast, cigar review, costco bourbon, eagle decanter, eat drink smoke, fingers malloy, food news, indiana state fair, la lealtad cigar, my father cigars, patriot eagle bourbon, pound cake, southern food, state fair food, tinder, tony katz, world cup

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 Apple Pie Is Smaller. The Nostalgia Is Not

Episode  |  July 6th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

ai jobs, america 250, americana, beer review, bourbon barrel ale, bourbon podcast, cigar podcast, cigar review, dogfish head, eat drink smoke, episode 400, fast food, fast food nostalgia, fingers malloy, foodie podcast, fried apple pie, grateful dead beer, grill safety, independence day, john adams cigar, kentucky bourbon barrel ale, liberty cigars, mcdonald’s apple pie, tony katz, tsa, wire grill brush

Happy Independence Day from Eat Drink Smoke — and welcome to our 400th episode!

America turns 250, EDS hits 400, and Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy celebrate with fried McDonald’s apple pies, the John Adams cigar from Liberty Cigars, and a couple of cold beers.

Tony and Fingers review the Dogfish Head Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager, the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, and ask whether the John Adams is patriotic shtick or a cigar worth smoking.

Also this week: smoke grenades hidden in peanut butter, companies rethinking AI replacements, Americans eating in their cars, and why wire grill brushes need to go.

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

108 proof bourbon, atomic boss blue riz, bourbon review, cigar review, connecticut cigar, defiance beef, eat drink smoke, father’s day, fingers malloy, gas station finds, grilling, jersey mike’s, micallef cigars, micallef white label, puncher’s chance bourbon, puncher’s chance the undisputed, robusto cigar, tony katz, whiskey review

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.

They Want You To Drink Beyond Meat

Episode  |  June 8th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

american whiskey, bbq, beyond meat, bluetooth security, bourbon, bourbon industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, eat drink smoke, foodie podcast, grilling, jacob’s pardon, masters tickets, protein drinks, ribs, stoic cigars, stoic equanimity, summer food, whiskey podcast, whiskey review

Tony and Fingers review the Stoic Equanimity Justice, a hefty 6x52 cigar with notes of spice, cedar, and earth, and a surprising amount of staying power. They pair it with Jacob’s Pardon Small Batch American Whiskey Batch #2, a 109.3 proof pour that brings vanilla, brown sugar, oak, butterscotch, and enough heat to keep things interesting.

Also on the show: Beyond Meat pivots toward protein drinks, summer grilling and BBQ sides, the bourbon industry slowdown, the 2027 Masters ticket lottery, the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner, and why the FCC says you may want to turn off Bluetooth when you are not using it.

Is Your HOA Out of Control?

Episode  |  June 1st, 2026  |  Season 395  |  1 hr 15 mins

bbq, bourbon, brisket, cigar review, cigars, cody road rye, cohiba grand pyramid, cuban seed cigar, eat drink smoke, foodie, grilling, hoa, las vegas, npr, ollie’s, podcast, rye whiskey, toy recall, vegas buffets, walmart, whiskey review

Tony and Fingers ask whether your HOA is out of control as they review the Cuban Seed Cigar Company Cohiba Grand Pyramid and the Cody Road Single Barrel Rye. Plus, Las Vegas buffets disappear, brisket gets expensive, Tony’s Memorial Day brisket cook goes sideways, and a Walmart/Ollie’s toy recall gets weird.

Happy Hour - My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero

Episode  |  May 30th, 2026  |  38 mins 52 secs

allegiant air, barbecue, bbq, bourbon podcast, brisket, cigar podcast, cigar review, cracker barrel, defiance beef, eat drink smoke, fingers malloy, grill deals, happy hour, indy 500, lancero, masterbuilt gravity series, memorial day grilling, my father cigars, my father la gran oferta lancero, ribs, spirit airlines, tony katz

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. 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.

How To Get Your Memorial Day Grill Going Great!!

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

allegiant air, barbecue, barrel proof bourbon, bbq, bourbon podcast, bourbon review, bourbon tasting, brisket, cigar podcast, cigar review, cracker barrel, defiance beef, eat drink smoke, ecuadorian habano, electric vehicles, ev range anxiety, fingers malloy, grill deals, indianapolis 500, indianapolis motor speedway, indy 500, james e. pepper, james e. pepper barrel proof, la gran oferta lancero, lancero cigar, masterbuilt gravity series, memorial day, memorial day grilling, my father cigars, my father la gran oferta, nicaraguan cigar, ribs, spirit airlines, tony katz, traeger, used cars, weber, whiskey review

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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