The cigar is a 5x52 Robusto featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, and the guys discuss why Connecticut cigars have come a long way in recent years. Once thought of as mild morning smokes without much depth, today’s Connecticut cigars are bringing real flavor — and this Micallef delivers wood, hay, bready sweetness, a touch of pepper, and plenty of value at around $8 a stick.

The drink this week is Puncher’s Chance The Undisputed Single Barrel, a 108-proof bourbon from Wolf Spirit. Tony and Fingers break down the nose, palate, proof, rye spice, finish, and whether this bottle belongs in the liquor cabinet at around $55.

Also on this episode: Fingers brings Tony another unforgettable Gas Station Find — Atomic Boss Blue Riz Hard Punch. It is 12% alcohol, bright blue, sold in a juice box, and may or may not taste like a fluoride rinse mixed with bad decisions.

Plus, Tony and Fingers talk World Cup visitors discovering America, ranch dressing and the TSA, Father’s Day food deals, grilling, beef ribs, Jersey Mike’s knocking Chick-fil-A out of the top fast-food spot, Jersey subs, Indiana tenderloins, family drama, parenting, Prime Day deals, and Defiance Beef.

It’s cigars, bourbon, blue gas station regret, and America’s growing ranch dressing diplomacy.

All that and much more on this edition of Eat Drink Smoke.

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Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars talked to Tony at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. They discussed Micallef's history, family involvement in the cigar business, brand strategy, and the industry's handling of inflation.

Other topics this week include:
Congress just passed a potential TikTok ban. Now what?
The best Amazon Mother’s Day gifts for 2024. What did Tony do with this information?
Should handwriting be taught in school? A debate rages as American IQs drop.

All that and much more on episode 287 of Eat Drink Smoke!

More information on the Micallef Blue:

Size - 5 x 52
Wrapper - San Andrés Sumatra
Binder - Ecuadorian Habano
Filler - Nicaragua & Dominican Republic

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

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