On this Eat Drink Smoke Happy Hour, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy light up a cigar that might belong on a very short list. 

They’re smoking the Plasencia El Año del Caballo (7x58) — the Year of the Horse — a big, beautifully built cigar with a braided tobacco “horse tail” cap that immediately sparks debate—gorgeous presentation, serious weight, and a feel that’s nearly perfect in the hand.

Flavor-wise, this one hits early and confidently: cedar and wood, baking spice, a creamy sweetness that leans cocoa and coffee, and a richness that keeps evolving as the cigar settles into its first third. Despite the hefty 58 ring gauge, it burns clean, stays lit, and proves surprisingly low-maintenance.

Then comes the real question: Is this cigar worth $60 a stick — or does it earn a permanent spot in the humidor when you can find it closer to $40? Tony confesses to buying two boxes (don’t ask about the mortgage), and the guys break down exactly where the value line is — and why this is a cigar you don’t rush.

From there, Happy Hour does what Happy Hour does:


An FDA recall of M&M’s (yes, really… because peanuts)


A spirited argument over personal responsibility


A serious test of whether freezing popcorn actually makes it better


And why some influencer advice is just trying way too hard

Big cigar. Big opinions. Zero patience for nonsense.

Light one up, pour something good, and settle in.

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On this Eat Drink Smoke Happy Hour, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy light up a cigar that might belong on a very short list.&nbsp;
They&rsquo;re smoking the Plasencia El A&ntilde;o del Caballo (7x58) &mdash; the Year of the Horse &mdash; a big, beautifully built cigar with a braided tobacco &ldquo;horse tail&rdquo; cap that immediately sparks debate&mdash;gorgeous presentation, serious weight, and a feel that&rsquo;s nearly perfect in the hand.
Flavor-wise, this one hits early and confidently:&nbsp;cedar and wood, baking spice, a creamy sweetness that leans cocoa and coffee, and a richness that keeps evolving as the cigar settles into its first third. Despite the hefty 58 ring gauge, it burns clean, stays lit, and proves surprisingly low-maintenance.
Then comes the real question:&nbsp;Is this cigar worth $60 a stick &mdash; or does it earn a permanent spot in the humidor when you can find it closer to $40? Tony confesses to buying two boxes (don&rsquo;t ask about the mortgage), and the guys break down exactly where the value line is &mdash; and why this is a cigar you don&rsquo;t rush.
From there, Happy Hour does what Happy Hour does:
<ul data-start="1392" data-end="1643">
<li data-start="1392" data-end="1453">
An FDA recall of M&amp;M&rsquo;s (yes, really&hellip; because peanuts)
</li>
<li data-start="1454" data-end="1510">
A spirited argument over personal responsibility
</li>
<li data-start="1511" data-end="1582">
A serious test of whether freezing popcorn actually makes it better
</li>
<li data-start="1583" data-end="1643">
And why some influencer advice is just trying way too hard
</li>
</ul>
Big cigar. Big opinions. Zero patience for nonsense.
Light one up, pour something good, and settle in.
Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.
Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!
X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdrinksmoke IG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast

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.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy talk amazing spirits, brilliant cigars and great food.

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Happy Hour — Plasencia El Año del Caballo 

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During this Happy Hour edition of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy go full “more is more” with a bottle that laughs at your double-oaked phase.

They’re drinking Angel’s Envy Triple Oak (92 proof) — finished in a blend of Hungarian oak, Chinkapin oak, and French oak. It sounds like a bourbon and a passport stamp got married, and the result is… surprisingly gorgeous.

On the nose, it’s oak-forward but not overpowering, with a fruit-rich note that briefly hints at something wine-adjacent before it settles into dark fruit, bready spice, and a little ethanol peek—even at 92 proof. Then the first sip hits: a touch of sting for Fingers, almost none for Tony, and they immediately realize they’re tasting the same bourbon through two completely different brains.

The palate offers dark fruit (cherry/plum territory), vanilla ribbon, and a finish that lingers like it pays rent. Tony calls it lush in the best way. Fingers clocks the sweetness as more “brown sugar sprinkle” than sugar-bomb. And the real test comes when Tony drops it on a cube—spice increases, heat spreads, and the verdict becomes clear:

Neat is the move.
But at $75 a bottle? Yeah. Still a yes.

From there, the episode goes where it always goes:


Minute Maid kills frozen concentrate, and the guys mourn childhood like grown men should: loudly and with snacks


The eternal war: SunnyD (trash) vs SunnyD (nectar of the gods)


Valentine’s Day plans get demoted to Applebee’s riblets, which honestly feels more romantic than it should


Home Depot deal season, Solo Stove obsession, and the idea of grilling steak on wood… including the worst possible wood suggestion


“Shift sulking” enters the workplace lexicon, which is basically “quiet quitting” with a fresh coat of HR paint


And the recurring theme of the episode: personal responsibility—for your attitude, your choices, and apparently your steaks

Pour it neat, keep the popcorn out of the freezer, and try not to sulk your way through your shift.

Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.

Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!

X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke
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IG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast

During this Happy Hour edition of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy go full &ldquo;more is more&rdquo; with a bottle that laughs at your double-oaked phase.
They&rsquo;re drinking Angel&rsquo;s Envy Triple Oak (92 proof) &mdash; finished in a blend of Hungarian oak, Chinkapin oak, and French oak. It sounds like a bourbon and a passport stamp got married, and the result is&hellip; surprisingly gorgeous.
On the nose, it&rsquo;s oak-forward but not overpowering, with a fruit-rich note that briefly hints at something wine-adjacent before it settles into dark fruit, bready spice, and a little ethanol peek&mdash;even at 92 proof. Then the first sip hits: a touch of sting for Fingers, almost none for Tony, and they immediately realize they&rsquo;re tasting the same bourbon through two completely different brains.
The palate&nbsp;offers&nbsp;dark fruit (cherry/plum territory),&nbsp;vanilla ribbon, and a finish that lingers&nbsp;like it pays rent. Tony calls it lush in the best way. Fingers clocks the sweetness as more &ldquo;brown sugar sprinkle&rdquo; than sugar-bomb. And the real test comes when Tony drops it on a cube&mdash;spice increases, heat spreads, and the verdict becomes clear:
Neat is the move. But at $75 a bottle? Yeah. Still a yes.
From there, the episode goes where it always goes:
<ul data-start="1437" data-end="2126">
<li data-start="1437" data-end="1557">
Minute Maid kills frozen concentrate, and the guys mourn childhood like grown men should: loudly and with snacks
</li>
<li data-start="1558" data-end="1630">
The eternal war: SunnyD (trash) vs SunnyD (nectar of the gods)
</li>
<li data-start="1631" data-end="1745">
Valentine&rsquo;s Day plans get demoted to Applebee&rsquo;s riblets, which honestly feels more romantic than it should
</li>
<li data-start="1746" data-end="1880">
Home Depot deal season, Solo Stove obsession, and the idea of grilling steak on wood&hellip; including the worst possible wood suggestion
</li>
<li data-start="1881" data-end="1996">
&ldquo;Shift sulking&rdquo; enters the workplace lexicon, which is basically &ldquo;quiet quitting&rdquo; with a fresh coat of HR paint
</li>
<li data-start="1997" data-end="2126">
And the recurring theme of the episode: personal responsibility&mdash;for your attitude, your choices, and apparently your steaks
</li>
</ul>
Pour it neat, keep the popcorn out of the freezer, and try not to sulk your way through your shift.
Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.
Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!
X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdrinksmoke IG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast

Happy Hour — Angel’s Envy Triple Oak

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This week on Eat, Drink, Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy ride into the Year of the Horse with a cigar that might actually earn a spot on “the list.”

They’re smoking the Plasencia El Año del Caballo (7x58) — a gorgeous, heavy, beautifully-presented stick complete with a braided “horse tail” accent. The guys break down the first-third flavors — cedar/wood, baking spice, creamy sweetness and cocoa — and get into the real question: is it worth $60 a stick, or is the sweet spot closer to $40 if you can find a deal?

On the pour side, it’s the Angel’s Envy Triple Oak (92 proof) finished in Hungarian, Chinkapin, and French oak barrels. Dark fruit, vanilla ribbon, big oak structure — and a surprising twist when Tony drops it on a cube and the spice kicks up.

Then the episode takes its usual sharp turn into “what is wrong with everyone”: an FDA recall of M&M’s because the candy may contain… peanuts (yes, really), the ongoing fight over personal responsibility, and the question of whether parents can sue social media companies because their kids got addicted to doom-scrolling.

Plus: Minute Maid frozen concentrate gets discontinued, Tony goes full elitist with “fresh squeezed,” Fingers defends SunnyD, and the guys finally test the viral “freeze your popcorn” hack (spoiler: someone at Allrecipes might be tipsy).

Also in News of the Week: job numbers, beer sales slipping, Costco’s $20/hour minimum, and the latest workplace trend with a name that makes Tony angry on principle: shift sulking.

Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.

This week on Eat, Drink, Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy ride into the Year of the Horse with a cigar that might actually earn a spot on &ldquo;the list.&rdquo;
They&rsquo;re smoking the Plasencia El A&ntilde;o del Caballo (7x58) &mdash; a gorgeous, heavy, beautifully-presented stick complete with a braided &ldquo;horse tail&rdquo; accent. The guys break down the first-third flavors &mdash; cedar/wood, baking spice, creamy sweetness and cocoa &mdash; and get into the real question: is it worth $60 a stick, or is the sweet spot closer to $40 if you can find a deal?
On the pour side, it&rsquo;s the Angel&rsquo;s Envy Triple Oak (92 proof) finished in Hungarian, Chinkapin, and French oak barrels. Dark fruit, vanilla ribbon, big oak structure &mdash; and a surprising twist when Tony drops it on a cube and the spice kicks up.
Then the episode takes its usual sharp turn into &ldquo;what is wrong with everyone&rdquo;: an FDA recall of M&amp;M&rsquo;s because the candy may contain&hellip; peanuts (yes, really), the ongoing fight over personal responsibility, and the question of whether parents can sue social media companies because their kids got addicted to doom-scrolling.
Plus: Minute Maid frozen concentrate gets discontinued, Tony goes full elitist with &ldquo;fresh squeezed,&rdquo; Fingers defends SunnyD, and the guys finally test the viral &ldquo;freeze your popcorn&rdquo; hack (spoiler: someone at Allrecipes might be tipsy).
Also in News of the Week: job numbers, beer sales slipping, Costco&rsquo;s $20/hour minimum, and the latest workplace trend with a name that makes Tony angry on principle: shift sulking.
Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.

Freeze Your Popcorn and Other Bad Ideas

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It’s a rare day on Eat Drink Smoke Happy Hour when the guys say, “Let’s try a bourbon,” and then immediately pivot to… American single malt.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy crack open Clermont Steep from the Beam folks — an American single malt whiskey, aged five years, 94 proof, and weird enough (in a good way) to throw both of them off their normal tasting lanes.

The nose hits sweet, rich, and ethanol-forward… but the palate lands ridiculously smooth, warm, and surprisingly layered. They chase notes like honey, toffee, pear, and that unmistakable “malt” character that makes it feel like it’s playing in a totally different sandbox than bourbon.

Then they do what any responsible show would do:
They add a cube, add a little water, and argue about what just happened to the flavor like it’s a playoff call.

Also in this episode:


The eternal question: Do you have to talk to your Uber driver?


Tony and Fingers compare their rider ratings like it’s a credit score


News of the week, including UPS job cuts, AI creeping into everything, and why that’s both fascinating and horrifying


Pepsi’s snack-price moves and what they might say about the economy


The correct hierarchy of junk food (and why Cheetos are underrated)


And the continued push to turn Costco into an accidental sponsor

If you want something different for the cabinet — or a bottle that makes a killer “try this” gift — Clermont Steep might be your move.

Find everything at eatdrinksmokeshow.com.

It&rsquo;s a rare day on Eat Drink Smoke Happy Hour when the guys say, &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s try a bourbon,&rdquo; and then immediately pivot to&hellip; American single malt.
Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy crack open Clermont Steep from the Beam folks &mdash; an American single malt whiskey, aged five years, 94 proof, and weird enough (in a good way) to throw both of them off their normal tasting lanes.
The nose hits sweet, rich, and ethanol-forward&hellip; but the palate lands ridiculously smooth, warm, and surprisingly layered. They chase notes like honey, toffee, pear, and that unmistakable &ldquo;malt&rdquo; character that makes it feel like it&rsquo;s playing in a totally different sandbox than bourbon.
Then they do what any responsible show would do: They add a cube, add a little water, and argue about what just happened to the flavor like it&rsquo;s a playoff call.
Also in this episode:
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<li data-start="1127" data-end="1197">
The eternal question: Do you have to talk to your Uber driver?
</li>
<li data-start="1198" data-end="1271">
Tony and Fingers compare their rider ratings like it&rsquo;s a credit score
</li>
<li data-start="1272" data-end="1401">
News of the week, including UPS job cuts, AI creeping into everything, and why that&rsquo;s both fascinating and horrifying
</li>
<li data-start="1402" data-end="1473">
Pepsi&rsquo;s snack-price moves and what they might say about the economy
</li>
<li data-start="1474" data-end="1549">
The correct hierarchy of junk food (and why Cheetos are underrated)
</li>
<li data-start="1550" data-end="1616">
And the continued push to turn Costco into an accidental sponsor
</li>
</ul>
If you want something different for the cabinet &mdash; or a bottle that makes a killer &ldquo;try this&rdquo; gift &mdash; Clermont Steep might be your move.
Find everything at eatdrinksmokeshow.com.

Happy Hour -- Clermont Steep American Single Malt Whiskey

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