Are you ready to step through the gateway to premium cigar enjoyment? Join Tony Katz and America's favorite amateur drinker, Fingers Malloy, as they light up the Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Toro (6x52) and dive into a smoke-filled conversation about everything from proper tipping etiquette to the art of steak preparation. This episode offers an entertaining blend of cigar insights, cultural commentary, and the duo's signature banter, which will have you reaching for your humidor before the final third.

Key takeaways:

Cigar introduction: Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Toro featuring an Ecuadorian habano wrapper with Nicaraguan and Dominican filler
First impressions: Bready sweetness, nuttiness, and a building cedar/pepper profile
Notebook tips: How to properly document your cigar experiences
Tipping culture debate -- When is it appropriate to tip, and when is it excessive?
Gaza ceasefire discussion and hostage situation updates
Steak marinating guide: Which cuts benefit from marinades and why

Throughout the smoke, the Gatekeeper reveals itself as a medium-plus bodied cigar with prominent cedar notes that some might interpret as white pepper. The hosts agree it's not a beginner's cigar, but offers excellent value at around $13 per stick.

Ready to experience this flavorful gateway to premium smoking yourself? Light up with Tony and Fingers by tuning in to the full episode, and don't forget to check out eatdrinksmokeshow.com for more cigar and bourbon adventures!