In this Happy Hour edition of Eat Drink Smoke, hosts Tony Katz and "America's favorite amateur drinker" Fingers Malloy dive into holiday preparations with spirited debate and flavorful reviews. From Thanksgiving dinner traditions to bourbon tastings, the duo explores what makes the perfect holiday gathering while sharing personal anecdotes that will have you laughing along.

The conversation heats up as they discuss Thanksgiving side dishes, with passionate defenses of everything from funeral potatoes to eggplant parmesan. Tony reveals his ambitious feast plans featuring multiple briskets while Fingers shares his smoking turkey techniques. Their banter about proper Thanksgiving attire (pajama pants or slacks?) perfectly captures the casual-versus-formal holiday dilemma we all face.

Key Takeaways:
Jim Beam Winter Reserve bourbon review: An 86-proof bourbon with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and clove that divides the hosts.
Thanksgiving meal traditions and the great sides debate (green bean casserole, yams, and the controversial dinner rolls).
Tony's gravy-making technique uses blended aromatics and drippings.
Rocky Patel 30th Anniversary cigar review: A box-pressed beauty with tobacco-forward flavor and hints of cocoa.
Listener questions about The Late Hour by Davidoff and online cigar purchasing options.

Whether you're planning your own Thanksgiving feast or looking for the perfect holiday bourbon to serve guests, this episode delivers entertaining insights and honest reviews that will enhance your seasonal celebrations. Pour yourself something special and listen now!

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