This week, Tony and Fingers review the K by Karen Berger Connecticut Toro, a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut with Nicaraguan binder and filler.

Connecticut cigars get dismissed too easily, and this one makes the case for why that is a mistake. The Karen Berger Connecticut brings creaminess, cedar, a touch of white pepper, some sweetness, and an easygoing profile that works in the morning, at night, with coffee, or whenever you feel like smoking a Connecticut because you are an adult and can live your life.

They also review Mayor Pingree Red Label Bourbon from Valentine Distilling in Ferndale, Michigan. It is a 94-proof bourbon that brings vanilla, oak, honey, spice, pepper, and a little orchard fruit — especially after adding water or putting it over a cube.

Also discussed: the best way to reheat pizza, using leftover pizza toppings in an omelet, Tony’s toaster paranoia, Subway closing hundreds of locations, Eric Clapton ending a concert early after being hit by a thrown record, whether Malört should be reviewed on the show, the strange human desire to eat painfully hot wings, and which cars thieves love to steal.

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This week, Tony and Fingers review the K by Karen Berger Connecticut Toro, a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut with Nicaraguan binder and filler.
Connecticut cigars get dismissed too easily, and this one makes the case for why that is a mistake. The Karen Berger Connecticut brings creaminess, cedar, a touch of white pepper, some sweetness, and an easygoing profile that works in the morning, at night, with coffee, or whenever you feel like smoking a Connecticut because you are an adult and can live your life.
They also review Mayor Pingree Red Label Bourbon from Valentine Distilling in Ferndale, Michigan. It is a 94-proof bourbon that brings vanilla, oak, honey, spice, pepper, and a little orchard fruit &mdash; especially after adding water or putting it over a cube.
Also discussed: the best way to reheat pizza, using leftover pizza toppings in an omelet, Tony&rsquo;s toaster paranoia, Subway closing hundreds of locations, Eric Clapton ending a concert early after being hit by a thrown record, whether Mal&ouml;rt should be reviewed on the show, the strange human desire to eat painfully hot wings, and which cars thieves love to steal.
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Pizza Omelets And Toaster Paranoia

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Tony and Fingers review Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey, a seven-year, 90-proof wheat whiskey from Heaven Hill that delivers oak, vanilla, cinnamon, cream, fruit, and serious value for $20 to $30 a bottle.

They pair it with the Esteban Carreras Dictator’s Hand, a Nicaraguan puro with leather, wood, sweetness, and building white pepper.

Also: Mother’s Day brunch, Fingers’ colonoscopy timing, Hugh Jackman at Ball State, Spirit Airlines, oil prices, basement flooding, vacation water shutoffs, and Tony’s toaster paranoia.

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Tony and Fingers review Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey, a seven-year, 90-proof wheat whiskey from Heaven Hill that delivers oak, vanilla, cinnamon, cream, fruit, and serious value for $20 to $30 a bottle.
They pair it with the Esteban Carreras Dictator&rsquo;s Hand, a Nicaraguan puro with leather, wood, sweetness, and building white pepper.
Also: Mother&rsquo;s Day brunch, Fingers&rsquo; colonoscopy timing, Hugh Jackman at Ball State, Spirit Airlines, oil prices, basement flooding, vacation water shutoffs, and Tony&rsquo;s toaster paranoia.
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Happy Hour - Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

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Tony and Fingers review the Esteban Carreras Dictator’s Hand, a Nicaraguan puro formerly known as The Devil’s Hand, and break down its leather, wood, sweetness, white pepper, and harder-to-place flavor notes.

They also get into frozen pizza recalls, breakfast pizza, brisket sides, Spirit Airlines shutting down, cruise ship nightmares, and the very real joy of having your basement flood right after it was finished.

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Tony and Fingers review the Esteban Carreras Dictator&rsquo;s Hand, a Nicaraguan puro formerly known as The Devil&rsquo;s Hand, and break down its leather, wood, sweetness, white pepper, and harder-to-place flavor notes.
They also get into frozen pizza recalls, breakfast pizza, brisket sides, Spirit Airlines shutting down, cruise ship nightmares, and the very real joy of having your basement flood right after it was finished.
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Happy Hour - Esteban Carreras Dictator’s Hand

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Esteban Carreras Dictator’s Hand, formerly known as the Devil’s Hand. It’s a 6 x 50 Nicaraguan Corojo toro with a great backstory, solid construction, and notes of leather, wood, white pepper, and a touch of sweetness.

The drink this week is Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey, a seven-year, 90-proof wheat whiskey from Heaven Hill. Tony and Fingers break down its vanilla, cinnamon, oak, buttery creaminess, and surprisingly strong value.

Also this week: Walmart and Aldi recall frozen pizzas over salmonella concerns, Spirit Airlines winds down operations, a cruise ship faces a deadly Hantavirus outbreak, basement floods hit both Tony and Fingers, Mother’s Day brunch gets complicated, Hugh Jackman shows up at Ball State, and Tony explains why his toaster is unplugged at all times.

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Esteban Carreras Dictator&rsquo;s Hand, formerly known as the Devil&rsquo;s Hand. It&rsquo;s a 6 x 50 Nicaraguan Corojo toro with a great backstory, solid construction, and notes of leather, wood, white pepper, and a touch of sweetness.
The drink this week is Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey, a seven-year, 90-proof wheat whiskey from Heaven Hill. Tony and Fingers break down its vanilla, cinnamon, oak, buttery creaminess, and surprisingly strong value.
Also this week: Walmart and Aldi recall frozen pizzas over salmonella concerns, Spirit Airlines winds down operations, a cruise ship faces a deadly Hantavirus outbreak, basement floods hit both Tony and Fingers, Mother&rsquo;s Day brunch gets complicated, Hugh Jackman shows up at Ball State, and Tony explains why his toaster is unplugged at all times.
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Everything Is Terrible And Delicious

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke Happy Hour, Tony and Fingers review Woody Creek Distillers Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a 90-proof bourbon with a mash bill of 70% dent corn, 15% rye, and 15% malted barley.

The guys break down the bourbon’s oak, honey, vanilla, sugar-cream-pie sweetness and slow-building heat, then test it neat, with water and on a cube to see where it really shines.

They also revisit the Tatuaje Avion 13 Corojo, a 6 7/8 x 52 Nicaraguan Corojo perfecto that keeps delivering cedar, coffee, spice and a surprising hay note as it moves into the second third.

Also this week: William H. Macy, Indy 500 radio greatness, Mother’s Day gift disasters, TSA officers leaving during the shutdown, the return of questionable gift guides and why a cow from Defiance Beef may be the only Mother’s Day present that truly says love.

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke Happy Hour, Tony and Fingers review Woody Creek Distillers Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a 90-proof bourbon with a mash bill of 70% dent corn, 15% rye, and 15% malted barley.
The guys break down the bourbon&rsquo;s oak, honey, vanilla, sugar-cream-pie sweetness and slow-building heat, then test it neat, with water and on a cube to see where it really shines.
They also revisit the Tatuaje Avion 13 Corojo, a 6 7/8 x 52 Nicaraguan Corojo perfecto that keeps delivering cedar, coffee, spice and a surprising hay note as it moves into the second third.
Also this week: William H. Macy, Indy 500 radio greatness, Mother&rsquo;s Day gift disasters, TSA officers leaving during the shutdown, the return of questionable gift guides and why a cow from Defiance Beef may be the only Mother&rsquo;s Day present that truly says love.
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Happy Hour - Woody Creek Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke Happy Hour, Tony and Fingers review the Tatuaje Avion 13 Corojo, a 6 7/8 x 52 Nicaraguan Corojo perfecto with a smooth draw, a silky feel, and plenty of spice.

The guys break down the cigar’s red pepper, cedar, coffee, cocoa, and creamy chocolate notes, while also clearing up some confusion between the Corojo and Reserva versions of the Avion 13.

Also this week: Fingers explains why golf is best enjoyed from the clubhouse deck with a cigar, Costco’s hot dog combo takes a controversial turn, microplastics lead to an unexpected conversation, John Hinckley Jr. weighs in on hotel safety, and a Chinese EV with a built-in toilet raises several important questions nobody wanted answered.

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke Happy Hour, Tony and Fingers review the Tatuaje Avion 13 Corojo, a 6 7/8 x 52 Nicaraguan Corojo perfecto with a smooth draw, a silky feel, and plenty of spice.
The guys break down the cigar&rsquo;s red pepper, cedar, coffee, cocoa, and creamy chocolate notes, while also clearing up some confusion between the Corojo and Reserva versions of the Avion 13.
Also this week: Fingers explains why golf is best enjoyed from the clubhouse deck with a cigar, Costco&rsquo;s hot dog combo takes a controversial turn, microplastics lead to an unexpected conversation, John Hinckley Jr. weighs in on hotel safety, and a Chinese EV with a built-in toilet raises several important questions nobody wanted answered.
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Happy Hour — Tatuaje Avion 13 Corojo

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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Happy Hour - Rocky Patel Vintage Cameroon 2003 Toro

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Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy light up the Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon, a 6.5 x 52 Toro with a Cameroon wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan/Dominican filler. Tony calls it one of the cigars that helped turn smoking from a curiosity into something he genuinely loved, while Fingers wonders why he doesn’t already have a stack of them in his humidor. They break down the cigar’s cedar, spice, sweetness, construction, and why this classic still belongs in the rotation.

The guys also pour Montana’s Running Iron Straight Whiskey, a 100% wheat whiskey connected to Dry Hills Distillery/Montana Distillery, and debate whether its honey, vanilla, cinnamon, oak, orchard fruit, and dry finish justify the $50 price tag.

Also on the show: 7-Eleven tries to become Wawa, Vegas loses another buffet, lobster researchers ruin dinner, cruise weddings are a crime against friendship, Anheuser-Busch invests $600 million in America, Tony discovers Fingers has never seen Top Gun, and somehow Porky’s 3 becomes part of the cinematic conversation.

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Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy light up the Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon, a 6.5 x 52 Toro with a Cameroon wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan/Dominican filler. Tony calls it one of the cigars that helped turn smoking from a curiosity into something he genuinely loved, while Fingers wonders why he doesn&rsquo;t already have a stack of them in his humidor. They break down the cigar&rsquo;s cedar, spice, sweetness, construction, and why this classic still belongs in the rotation.
The guys also pour Montana&rsquo;s Running Iron Straight Whiskey, a 100% wheat whiskey connected to Dry Hills Distillery/Montana Distillery, and debate whether its honey, vanilla, cinnamon, oak, orchard fruit, and dry finish justify the $50 price tag.
Also on the show: 7-Eleven tries to become Wawa, Vegas loses another buffet, lobster researchers ruin dinner, cruise weddings are a crime against friendship, Anheuser-Busch invests $600 million in America, Tony discovers Fingers has never seen Top Gun, and somehow Porky&rsquo;s 3 becomes part of the cinematic conversation.
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Vegas Buffets and Lobster Feelings

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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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