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:
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An FDA recall of M&amp;M&rsquo;s (yes, really&hellip; because peanuts)
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A spirited argument over personal responsibility
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A serious test of whether freezing popcorn actually makes it better
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And why some influencer advice is just trying way too hard
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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

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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 — Plasencia El Año del Caballo 

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