It’s 2026, and we’re finishing what we started: Bourbons of the Year (even when they’re not all bourbons… because of course they aren’t).

In Part 2, Tony Katz reveals his Top 3 from everything we reviewed this year — bourbon, rye, rum, Irish whiskey, whatever. We also keep smoking the Oliva Master Blends 3 and get into the important questions:


Why five-pack cigar packaging looks like it was designed by a committee of raccoons


Why “does it work neat?” is the only real test


And why your retirement account may be quietly setting you up for a penalty

Tony’s Top 3 (and yes, it gets weird):


#3: Espy House “The George” 1794 Bourbon — $60.99


#2: Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey (110 proof) — $44.99


#1: Bacoo 12-Year Rum — $35.99

Plus: what’s coming in 2026 — Cigars of the Year next week, more food, more tequila, and maybe finally Let’s Go Grill and the cookbook.

Get the show wherever you get podcasts, and watch on YouTube: Eat, Drink, Smoke.

It&rsquo;s 2026, and we&rsquo;re finishing what we started: Bourbons of the Year (even when they&rsquo;re not all bourbons&hellip; because of course they aren&rsquo;t).
In Part 2, Tony Katz reveals his Top 3 from everything we reviewed this year &mdash; bourbon, rye, rum, Irish whiskey, whatever. We also keep smoking the Oliva Master Blends 3 and get into the important questions:
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Why five-pack cigar packaging looks like it was designed by a committee of raccoons
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Why &ldquo;does it work neat?&rdquo; is the only real test
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And why your retirement account may be quietly setting you up for a penalty
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Tony&rsquo;s Top 3 (and yes, it gets weird):
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#3: Espy House &ldquo;The George&rdquo; 1794 Bourbon &mdash; $60.99
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#2: Keeper&rsquo;s Heart Irish + American Whiskey (110 proof) &mdash; $44.99
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#1: Bacoo 12-Year Rum &mdash; $35.99
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Plus: what&rsquo;s coming in 2026 &mdash; Cigars of the Year next week, more food, more tequila, and maybe finally Let&rsquo;s Go Grill and the cookbook.
Get the show wherever you get podcasts, and watch on YouTube: Eat, Drink, Smoke.

Eat Drink Smoke is the bourbon and cigar review show for everyone!
You'll get reviews you can use, in a way you can understand them. There's also great takes on the stories dominating the week, but without the anger of social media. Eat Drink Smoke is the podcast that fits into your life because it's just like you - interested in new things, good people and honest, funny conversation.
Eat Drink Smoke is hosted by long-time radio host and entertainer Tony Katz, with co-host Fingers Malloy.

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Happy Hour -- Bourbons of the Year (Part 2)

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