Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy step away from bourbon for a rare tequila-focused Happy Hour, pouring LALO Tequila Blanco and finding a surprisingly smooth, easy-sipping pour with notes of agave, citrus, tropical fruit, and a little creaminess on the palate. Tony tries tequila because of Passover restrictions, Fingers brings the bottle on a recommendation from a liquor store clerk, and the two of them try to figure out whether this blanco belongs in the liquor cabinet at around $45 a bottle.

The guys spend most of the episode digging into what makes this tequila work, why it drinks easier than expected, and whether tequila fans would see LALO as a legit sipping option. The Alec Bradley Safe Keepings Toro is along for the ride, but this Happy Hour really belongs to the bottle.

Also in the mix: a little talk about news, travel, cast iron cooking, and the usual Eat Drink Smoke Happy Hour wandering into places it probably didn’t plan to go.

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Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy step away from bourbon for a rare tequila-focused Happy Hour, pouring LALO Tequila Blanco and finding a surprisingly smooth, easy-sipping pour with notes of agave, citrus, tropical fruit, and a little creaminess on the palate. Tony tries tequila because of Passover restrictions, Fingers brings the bottle on a recommendation from a liquor store clerk, and the two of them try to figure out whether this blanco belongs in the liquor cabinet at around $45 a bottle.
The guys spend most of the episode digging into what makes this tequila work, why it drinks easier than expected, and whether tequila fans would see LALO as a legit sipping option. The Alec Bradley Safe Keepings Toro is along for the ride, but this Happy Hour really belongs to the bottle.
Also in the mix: a little talk about news, travel, cast iron cooking, and the usual Eat Drink Smoke Happy Hour wandering into places it probably didn&rsquo;t plan to go.
Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.&nbsp;

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 - LALO Tequila Blanco

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This week onEat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Tatuaje Avion 13 Corojo and Woody Creek Distillers Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

The Tatuaje Avion 13 Corojo is a 6 7/8 x 52 double perfecto with a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and filler. Tony and Fingers break down the cigar’s cedar, red pepper, coffee, cocoa sweetness, creamy texture, spice, draw, construction, and whether it belongs in the humidor at around $13 a stick. Spoiler: this one made a very strong impression.

On the drink side, the guys sample Woody Creek Distillers Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a 90-proof bourbon made with 70% dent corn, 15% rye, and 15% malted barley. They talk oak, honey, vanilla, rye spice, sugar cream pie sweetness, heat, water, a cube, and whether it earns a spot in the liquor cabinet at $50 a bottle.

Also this week: Tony and Fingers clear up some confusion over the different Tatuaje Avion blends, debate whether Costco is ruining civilization by offering bottled water with its hot dog combo, discuss TSA officers leaving during the government shutdown, and review a Mother’s Day gift list that somehow includes earplugs, a fish-shaped water pitcher, and a $95 hairbrush.

Plus, Chinese EVs with built-in toilets, why Fingers wants one only as a way to avoid driving people places, Tony’s motel bathroom emergency, cigar notebooks, Indy 500 radio coverage, and why Defiance Beef may be the only Mother’s Day gift list anyone really needs.

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Tatuaje Avion 13 Corojo and Woody Creek Distillers Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
The Tatuaje Avion 13 Corojo is a 6 7/8 x 52 double perfecto with a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and filler. Tony and Fingers break down the cigar&rsquo;s cedar, red pepper, coffee, cocoa sweetness, creamy texture, spice, draw, construction, and whether it belongs in the humidor at around $13 a stick. Spoiler: this one made a very strong impression.
On the drink side, the guys sample Woody Creek Distillers Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a 90-proof bourbon made with 70% dent corn, 15% rye, and 15% malted barley. They talk oak, honey, vanilla, rye spice, sugar cream pie sweetness, heat, water, a cube, and whether it earns a spot in the liquor cabinet at $50 a bottle.
Also this week: Tony and Fingers clear up some confusion over the different Tatuaje Avion blends, debate whether Costco is ruining civilization by offering bottled water with its hot dog combo, discuss TSA officers leaving during the government shutdown, and review a Mother&rsquo;s Day gift list that somehow includes earplugs, a fish-shaped water pitcher, and a $95 hairbrush.
Plus, Chinese EVs with built-in toilets, why Fingers wants one only as a way to avoid driving people places, Tony&rsquo;s motel bathroom emergency, cigar notebooks, Indy 500 radio coverage, and why Defiance Beef may be the only Mother&rsquo;s Day gift list anyone really needs.
Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.

The Bathroom Car Is Coming

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Tony and Fingers review Montana’s Running Iron Straight Whiskey from Dry Hills Distillery.

It’s a 90-proof straight whiskey made from 100% wheat, which sends Tony into full investigative mode after discovering it does not appear on Dry Hills’ current website. The guys break down the nose, palate, heat, oak, fruit, cinnamon, vanilla, and what happens when it opens up with water or a cube.

The big question: is it worth hunting down at around$50 a bottle?

Also: Anheuser-Busch plans a major U.S. investment, Tony and Fingers revisit the Bud Light backlash, Fingers explains why he wants to be left alone with his beer, and Tony learns something disturbing — Fingers has never seen Top Gun.

Plus, Apple succession talk, John Wick confusion, Spinal Tap 2 anxiety, and a plan for a movie marathon involving cigars and steaks.

Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.

Tony and Fingers review Montana&rsquo;s Running Iron Straight Whiskey from Dry Hills Distillery.
It&rsquo;s a 90-proof straight whiskey made from 100% wheat, which sends Tony into full investigative mode after discovering it does not appear on Dry Hills&rsquo; current website. The guys break down the nose, palate, heat, oak, fruit, cinnamon, vanilla, and what happens when it opens up with water or a cube.
The big question: is it worth hunting down at around $50 a bottle?
Also: Anheuser-Busch plans a major U.S. investment, Tony and Fingers revisit the Bud Light backlash, Fingers explains why he wants to be left alone with his beer, and Tony learns something disturbing &mdash; Fingers has never seen Top Gun.
Plus, Apple succession talk, John Wick confusion, Spinal Tap 2 anxiety, and a plan for a movie marathon involving cigars and steaks.
Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.

Happy Hour - Montana’s Running Iron Straight Whiskey

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Tony and Fingers review the Rocky Patel Vintage Cameroon 2003 Toro.

Tony revisits a cigar that helped move him from “I smoke cigars” to “this could be part of my life.” The guys break down the Cameroon wrapper, cedar notes, spice, sweetness, construction, draw rhythm, and whether the cigar belongs in the humidor at around $12–$13 a stick.

Also this week: Fingers explains why 7-Eleven is not where you go to “make tonight special,” Tony has thoughts about Vegas losing another buffet, the guys discuss whether lobster boiling needs a rethink, and Fingers remains deeply opposed to cruise weddings.

Plus, a gas station find that got away.

Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.

Tony and Fingers review the Rocky Patel Vintage Cameroon 2003 Toro.
Tony revisits a cigar that helped move him from &ldquo;I smoke cigars&rdquo; to &ldquo;this could be part of my life.&rdquo; The guys break down the Cameroon wrapper, cedar notes, spice, sweetness, construction, draw rhythm, and whether the cigar belongs in the humidor at around&nbsp;$12&ndash;$13 a stick.
Also this week: Fingers explains why 7-Eleven is not where you go to &ldquo;make tonight special,&rdquo; Tony has thoughts about Vegas losing another buffet, the guys discuss whether lobster boiling needs a rethink, and Fingers remains deeply opposed to cruise weddings.
Plus, a gas station find that got away.
Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.

Happy Hour - Rocky Patel Vintage Cameroon 2003 Toro

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