Ever had that moment when you realize it's time to face what's been hiding in your humidor or liquor cabinet? Those items you've been avoiding for months (or years) that just keep getting pushed to the back? Tony and Fingers dive into their own neglected treasures in this candid exploration of flavored cigars and mysterious whiskey.

What happens when two traditional cigar enthusiasts reluctantly light up an infused stick? Can an American whiskey with no available information surprise even the most discerning palates? And what does all this have to do with Reese's peanut butter cups with jelly? (Yes, that's a real thing, and yes, they tried it for you.)

Key Takeaways:

The Asylum 867 Zero flavored cigar review: Tony and Fingers tackle an infused cigar from CLE that's been lingering in the humidor
Discussion of "gateway cigars" and how flavored options bring new people into the cigar world
The Reese's PB&J taste test (spoiler: grape is "medicine" and strawberry is merely "unnecessary")
Old 55 Wabash Cannonball American Whiskey review: A mysterious bottle with orchard notes and juicy fruit flavors
Four Roses potentially being sold and Uncle Nearest filing for Chapter 11 - what's happening in the bourbon industry?
News of CBS layoffs and the changing media landscape

Whether you're a cigar aficionado who avoids flavored sticks or someone curious about the bourbon industry's current challenges, this episode offers honest takes on products that might not be in Tony and Fingers' regular rotation but deserve their moment in the spotlight—even if that spotlight reveals why they were hiding in the back of the cabinet all along.

Ready to clean out your own collection? Listen now and get inspired to face those forgotten bottles and sticks you've been avoiding!

All that, and more, on an all-new Eat Drink Smoke!

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Ever had that moment when you realize it's time to face what's been hiding in your humidor or liquor cabinet? Those items you've been avoiding for months (or years) that just keep getting pushed to the back? Tony and Fingers dive into their own neglected treasures in this candid exploration of flavored cigars and mysterious whiskey.
What happens when two traditional cigar enthusiasts reluctantly light up an infused stick? Can an American whiskey with no available information surprise even the most discerning palates? And what does all this have to do with Reese's peanut butter cups with jelly? (Yes, that's a real thing, and yes, they tried it for you.)
Key Takeaways:
The Asylum 867 Zero flavored cigar review: Tony and Fingers tackle an infused cigar from CLE that's been lingering in the humidor Discussion of "gateway cigars" and how flavored options bring new people into the cigar world The Reese's PB&amp;J taste test (spoiler: grape is "medicine" and strawberry is merely "unnecessary") Old 55 Wabash Cannonball American Whiskey review: A mysterious bottle with orchard notes and juicy fruit flavors Four Roses potentially being sold and Uncle Nearest filing for Chapter 11 - what's happening in the bourbon industry? News of CBS layoffs and the changing media landscape
Whether you're a cigar aficionado who avoids flavored sticks or someone curious about the bourbon industry's current challenges, this episode offers honest takes on products that might not be in Tony and Fingers' regular rotation but deserve their moment in the spotlight&mdash;even if that spotlight reveals why they were hiding in the back of the cabinet all along.
Ready to clean out your own collection? Listen now and get inspired to face those forgotten bottles and sticks you've been avoiding!
All that, and more, on an all-new Eat Drink Smoke!
Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media! X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdrinksmoke IG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast
The Podcast is Free! Click Below!
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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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Is that Candy Or Medicine?

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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
</li>
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And why your retirement account may be quietly setting you up for a penalty
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</ul>
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
</li>
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#1: Bacoo 12-Year Rum &mdash; $35.99
</li>
</ul>
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.

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

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New year. Same rules: we don’t do a Top 10. We barely do a Top 5.
We do a Top 3 because we’re grown and tired.

In Part 1 of our “Bourbons of the Year” special, Fingers Malloy lays out his list — built on one sacred principle: keep it under $50… because we live in a world where “affordability crisis” is a real phrase people say with a straight face.

We’re also smoking an all-time favorite: Oliva Master Blends 3 (Churchill, 7x50) — Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Nicaraguan binder/filler — and breaking down the flavors (with the official Eat Drink Smoke Notebook Method).

Fingers’ Top 3 (Under $50):


#3: Kirkland Bottled-in-Bond (Costco) — $27


#2: 2XO American Oak — $49


#1: Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye — $35

Tony also explains why he’s still mad at Vegas… even though he can’t wait to go back.

Part 2 drops next: Tony’s Top 3.

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New year. Same rules: we don&rsquo;t do a Top 10. We barely do a Top 5. We do a Top 3 because we&rsquo;re grown and tired.
In Part 1 of our &ldquo;Bourbons of the Year&rdquo; special, Fingers Malloy lays out his list &mdash; built on one sacred principle: keep it under $50&hellip; because we live in a world where &ldquo;affordability crisis&rdquo; is a real phrase people say with a straight face.
We&rsquo;re also smoking an all-time favorite: Oliva Master Blends 3 (Churchill, 7x50) &mdash; Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Nicaraguan binder/filler &mdash; and breaking down the flavors (with the official Eat Drink Smoke Notebook Method).
Fingers&rsquo; Top 3 (Under $50):
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#3: Kirkland Bottled-in-Bond (Costco) &mdash; $27
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#2: 2XO American Oak &mdash; $49
</li>
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#1: Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye &mdash; $35
</li>
</ul>
Tony also explains why he&rsquo;s still mad at Vegas&hellip; even though he can&rsquo;t wait to go back.
Part 2 drops next: Tony&rsquo;s Top 3.
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Happy Hour — Bourbons of the Year (Part 1)

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A new year is here, and Eat Drink Smoke does it the only way that makes sense — by waiting until the calendar actually turns.

In this episode, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy reveal their Top Three Bourbons of the Year, based not on hype or releases, but on everything they actually reviewed on the show in 2025. No Top 10 lists. No arguments about rankings. Just the bottles that stayed with them.

Fingers lays out his value-driven list, keeping every pick under $50, including:


Kirkland Bottled-in-Bond from Costco


2XO American Oak


And his top pick: Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye

Tony counters with a memory-based list that ignores price entirely, featuring:


Espy House George 1794


Keeper’s Heart Irish & American Whiskey (110 proof)


And a surprise number one that isn’t a bourbon or a rye: Bacoo 12-Year Rum

Along the way, they discuss:


Why 2025 was a strange year for bourbon


How palate changes affect what sticks with you


The difference between “good” and “memorable”


Why value still matters — even when it doesn’t


And whether calling it “Bourbons of the Year” still makes sense

They’re also smoking the Oliva Master Blends 3 Churchill, breaking down flavor, strength, construction, and pairing as the conversation moves from reflection to anticipation.

Next week: Cigars of the Year.

Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!

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

The Podcast is Free! Click Below!

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Stitcher 
Spotify

A new year is here, and Eat Drink Smoke does it the only way that makes sense &mdash; by waiting until the calendar actually turns.
In this episode, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy reveal their Top Three Bourbons of the Year, based not on hype or releases, but on everything they actually reviewed on the show in 2025. No Top 10 lists. No arguments about rankings. Just the bottles that stayed with them.
Fingers lays out his value-driven list, keeping every pick under $50, including:
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<li data-start="915" data-end="959">
Kirkland Bottled-in-Bond from Costco
</li>
<li data-start="960" data-end="984">
2XO American Oak
</li>
<li data-start="985" data-end="1041">
And his top pick: Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye
</li>
</ul>
Tony counters with a memory-based list that ignores price entirely, featuring:
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<li data-start="1122" data-end="1152">
Espy House George 1794
</li>
<li data-start="1153" data-end="1212">
Keeper&rsquo;s Heart Irish &amp; American Whiskey (110 proof)
</li>
<li data-start="1213" data-end="1293">
And a surprise number one that isn&rsquo;t a bourbon or a rye: Bacoo 12-Year Rum
</li>
</ul>
Along the way, they discuss:
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<li data-start="1324" data-end="1367">
Why 2025 was a strange year for bourbon
</li>
<li data-start="1368" data-end="1418">
How palate changes affect what sticks with you
</li>
<li data-start="1419" data-end="1468">
The difference between &ldquo;good&rdquo; and &ldquo;memorable&rdquo;
</li>
<li data-start="1469" data-end="1519">
Why value still matters &mdash; even when it doesn&rsquo;t
</li>
<li data-start="1520" data-end="1585">
And whether calling it &ldquo;Bourbons of the Year&rdquo; still makes sense
</li>
</ul>
They&rsquo;re also smoking the Oliva Master Blends 3 Churchill, breaking down flavor, strength, construction, and pairing as the conversation moves from reflection to anticipation.
Next week: Cigars of the Year.
Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!
X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdrinksmoke IG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast
The Podcast is Free! Click Below!
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Bourbons of the Year: Top Picks, Value Plays, and a Surprise Rum for 2025

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