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This week, Tony and Fingers review Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Bourbon and the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2021 Cigar by Crowned Heads. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Bud Light announced that it is releasing a new Pumpkin Spice Hard Seltzer. Will it be a big hit? Does this sound like a good idea? Amazon is loosening its drug screening procedures, and wants to stop testing new hires for marijuana use. The new policy may include people hiring on as delivery drivers. Is this a necessary move in a tight labor market or is it unwise? A woman is suing Starbucks after allegedly being burned by their hot coffee. Will this lawsuit go anywhere? Didn't we settle all these hot coffee incidents 30 years ago? All that and much more on Episode 149 of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tony and Fingers attended an Espinosa Cigars' event at Smoker's Choice Cigar Bar in Brownsburg, Indiana. They smoked several cigars in their line, as well as interviewed Tyler Jones of Espinosa. Tyler talked about Espinosa's history and some of the sticks they have to offer. They also reviewed Peerless Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The guys also had a conversation with Dave Kepler of Smoker's Choice Cigar Bar. They talked about cigar trends and the challenges brick and mortar cigar shops deal with in 2021. A new study suggests that eating one hot dog will shorten your life by 36 minutes. The fellas were not amused, especially Fingers -- who eats several dozen hot dogs a month. Mountain Dew announced another weird, shtick product with their upcoming release of Mountain Dew, Flamin' Hot. Does it sound good? Who will buy this soda? Labor Day grill deals are coming out, and Fingers is begging Eat! Drink! Smoke! Nation to help him finally convince Tony to buy a grill. The time is now! Post your grill recommendations on this special thread on the Eat! Drink! Smoke! Facebook page. All that and much more on Episode 148 of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tony and Fingers review Zaya 16 Year Gran Reserva Rum And The Aladino Cameroon. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Tony got a chance to sit down with Justo Eiroa of JRE Cigars at the Premium Cigar Association Convention and Trade show in Las Vegas. They talked about the Aladino line and what it takes to make cigars in today's world. Amazon announced that it is going to expand its brick and mortar retail presence by opening several new shopping locations similar to department stores. What kind of impact will this have on box retailers? Will it be successful? OnlyFans announced that it is banning sexually explicit content on its platform. What will be left when it's gone? How are content providers handling this announcement? Wait until you hear Tony's idea for his OnlyFans page. Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Snack Size Edition, Tony and Fingers discuss Pepsi and Boston Beer's upcoming release of "Hard Mountain Dew." They also talk about a man who has eaten two Big Macs every day since 1972, a ridiculous list of foods people over 40 should eat and answer listener questions! Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tony and Fingers review the Breckenridge Vanilla Porter and the Cavalier Black Series II Toro Gordo. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. A new study revealed an increase in clinical depression and anxiety in children around the world. How do parents deal with this in the age of COVID? Will the pandemic have a long term impact on our kids' mental health? Jeopardy! named its new hosts and the announcement surprised America. Many years ago, Tony had a brush with fame when he bumped into Mayim Bialik. An amusing conversation followed. AAA says that despite the Delta variant, travel volumes are expected to remain high. Should we be surprised? What should you expect when you travel during the rest of the summer? Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Snack Size Edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke!, Tony and Fingers go over another incident of bad behavior by a passenger on an airplane. It got so bad, that the flight crew had to duct tape the man to his seat. Why is this type of behavior seemingly becoming more common, and was the flight crew's actions justified? Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Eat! Drink! Smoke!, Tony and Fingers go big and rare with their bourbon and cigar. The bourbon review is special, if for no other reason than the price -- it's Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 10. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Kentucky Owl Bourbon, the guys smoked the Fuente Fuente OpusX Serie Heaven and Earth Scorpio Maduro cigar. Target announced that it will offer its 340,000 U.S.-based part-time and full-time employees a free college education. Walmart also made a similar announcement. Is this the future for box retailers? Will job seekers expect to see perks like this in the future? Molson Coors has been in the news a lot lately. It recently announced that it is killing eleven of its economy beer brands. In September, it is introducing its first ever bourbon. People who love bourbon should be excited when they hear about Molson Coors' bourbon partner. South Park fans got some great news last week -- the show will be around through 2027. There will also be new South Park movies. What have they done right and what makes this new deal great? The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Snack Size Edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke!, Tony and Fingers discuss the computer chip shortage and how it is now having an impact on the smartphone industry. Also, Tony baked some bourbon butterscotch oatmeal cookies. Find out how they turned out and where to get the recipe on the Snack Size! Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to bourbon, just because you see a well known name -- that doesn't necessarily mean it's the same old, same old. This week on the show, Tony and Fingers review Wild Turkey. But this isn't your grandfather's Wild Turkey. It's Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon, the guys smoked the Crowned Heads CHC Serie E cigar. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was all over the Premium Cigar Association Convention and Trade Show, and Tony was able to sit down with Jon Huber of Crowned Heads. They talked about how Jon got into the cigar business -- and the importance of authenticity not only in cigars, but in life as well. You don't want to miss this interview! Popeyes took it up a notch in the fast food chicken wars with their all new chicken nuggets. Tony and Fingers give them a try, with a quick bonus review of the Popeyes chicken sandwich. NFL training camps opened last week, and Aaron Rodgers had an opening press conference that was refreshingly candid and honest. He criticized the Packers over how they have treated him and veteran players as they left the team. How will this impact his career as a Packer? The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Snack Size Edition of Eat Drink! Smoke!, Tony and Fingers discuss the supply-chain issues that continue to plague many segments of the private sector. While the computer chip shortages have dominated the headlines -- Taco Bell announced that many of its locations are having to adjust their menus due to ingredient shortages. How long will this last? Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Supply chain issues also can bring price increases. Many fast food chains announced that their prices are going up due to increased food costs. Another reason for the price increases, higher labor costs. This week on the show, the guys reviewed Aberlour A’bunadh Scotch Whisky. Check out the entire review on Episode 143 of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Well, at the beginning of the Snack SIze, something interesting happened when they put Aberlour A’bunadhon on the giant ice cube after reviewing it neat. It doesn't happen often. Cheers! The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the big show, Tony and Fingers reviewed something different than their normal bourbon. This episode they went with a scotch -- specifically Aberlour A’bunadh Scotch Whisky. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Aberlour A’bunadh Scotch Whisky, the guys smoked the Davidoff Dominicana Toro Cigar. The automotive industry has been struggling to meet customer demand due to a computer chip shortage. Last week, GM announced it was temporarily halting production at some of its full size pickup truck plants due to the shortage. How will this computer chip issue impact the auto industry long term? How has this influenced used car prices? Clerks 3 is coming and Tony is excited -- but Fingers is skeptical. Will it be good? Should it be made? Will you go see it? Fingers bought Tony a hot dog in a Vegas casino during the Premium Cigar Association Convention and Trade Show. Fingers was in heaven. Tony... well you have to hear his hot dog review. The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McCormick Spices is looking to hire a Director of Taco Relations to basically eat tacos for 4 months. Tony thinks Eat! Drink! Smoke! is up for the job. He makes his pitch. The ball is in your court, McCormick. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. The guys were in Vegas the weekend of the Dustin Poirier - Conor McGregor fight. Was McGregor injured going into the fight? How does he still stay hungry after becoming extremely wealthy? The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the big show, Tony and Fingers encounter something they have never tried before -- a vatted rye whiskey. They had questions. What is a vatted rye? What goes into the process of vatting a rye? Those questions and more were answered with this week's drink -- the Hochstadter's Vatted Straight Rye Whiskey. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Hochstadter's Vatted Straight Rye Whiskey, the guys smoked the Kristoff Ligero Maduro cigar. To kick off their coverage of the Premium Cigar Association's Convention and Trade Show, Tony sat down with Glen Case, Owner of Kristoff Cigars. Glen talked about the Kristoff brand, why he got into the cigar business and the industry in general. You don't want to miss this interview! Coca-Cola announced they are changing the formula of Coke Zero and fans of the zero calorie soft drink are freaking out on social media. Is this a good move? Do they not remember the New Coke debacle of the 1980s? It was supposed to be a one-hour flight from Vegas to Stockton. It turned into a 17-hour nightmare that included reroutes, a lockdown and for many passengers, a night in an airport. What went wrong? How would the guys handle that situation? The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cigars work with rum. Tony and Fingers usually pair their cigars with bourbon, whiskey or a coffee. But cigars go great with rum. So this week, the fellas did something a little different for them, and sampled Bumbu Rum. It did not disappoint. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Bumbu Rum, the guys smoked the Avo XO Legato. People who are familiar with Eat! Drink! Smoke! know that Tony came out with his own rye, called Recovery Rye. It's distilled in Indiana. Indiana has a long history with making rye whiskey. This is why Indiana Rye whiskey was recently made a legally binding regional whiskey style of American whiskey. Great news! Subway restaurants have been in the news a lot recently. The chain has been struggling. In a move to try and change that momentum, the sandwich chain will close most of their restaurants for one day and revamp their menu. Will this reverse Subway's slide? Gas prices continue to rise. How much longer will we see these high prices? How will it impact the economy? The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Tony and Fingers asked themselves "what would be the perfect drink for Independence Day weekend?" The answer was beer. But they couldn't get away from their bourbon roots. So, the guys decided to put it all together by drinking the Dragon’s Milk White, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout from the New Holland Brewing Company. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Dragon’s Milk White, the guys smoked The American cigar from J.C. Newman. There's a bipartisan movement in Congress to get the FDA out of regulating premium cigars. Tony explains why this is a great idea that is long overdue. A North Carolina restaurant has added a 20% gratuity called a ‘Fair Wage Service Fee’ to every bill for dine-in customers. The restaurant owner sees the fee as a method to close the wage gap between staff who did not make tips and those who did. Will customers go along with this new fee? Should they? Meanwhile in Texas, a restaurant chain is offering teenagers the opportunity to earn $50,000 as an attempt to lure workers to seek gainful employment. The process involves hiring teens and training them in-house to move into management. Will this be the new way business hire people? There is a new weight loss tool which gets wired into a patient's mouth that looks like some sort of torture device. The fellas describe it, and list the many reasons why it's a bad idea. On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the big show, Tony and Fingers were thrown a curveball. Due to some flooding, their favorite cigar lounge was closed. That, along with some rain, forced them to record this episode from Tony's garage. Being they were at Tony's house, he went into his personal liquor cabinet and pulled out a gem -- a bottle of Horse Soldier Signature Barrel Strength Bourbon. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live in Indianapolis, IN. Along with Horse Soldier Signature Barrel Strength Bourbon, they review the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial cigar. Normally the fellas do not review ice cream, but Häagen-Dazs makes a pint that cannot be ignored. Häagen-Dazs Bourbon Praline Pecan ice cream is sampled and Fingers fell in love. Is it a good candidate for a milkshake or a bourbon float? They tell you. Much of the national conversation last week revolved around Britney Spears' conservatorship. Many of the restrictions that came to light after her highly anticipated hearing were shocking. Should her father still be in charge of her affairs? Tony breaks down why this story is more than just celebrity news. Speaking of shocking, the New York Times made some shocking claims about Subway's Tuna Sandwich. Their lab reports are in -- what are we to believe? The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony and Fingers are a little early celebrating Independence Day, but quite honestly -- you can never be too early when you're celebrating America. And a good way to celebrate America is to turn to Jack Daniel's -- specifically Gentleman Jack. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey, the guys review the Camacho Liberty Series 2021 cigar. There continues to be supply chain issues for many businesses across the country. The latest product that has become harder to find is chicken wings. Restaurants are pulling them from their menus. Will things get better soon? Is Fingers in a panic? Meanwhile in Girl Scout Cookieland, millions of Thin Mints and other Girl Scout cookie offerings may go to waste due to the difficulty of running a cookie sale during a pandemic. What's the solution? The Washington D.C. Council passed a bill banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, such as flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The guys go into detail as to why it's a bad bill. The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony is drawn to people who create interesting things. He is also drawn to people who like to create something different. So, this week, Tony and Fingers review something interesting and different -- Rabbit Hole Cavehill 4 Grain Bourbon. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with Rabbit Hole Cavehill 4 Grain Bourbon, the guys review the Diamond Crown Black Diamond Marquis cigar. Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, and the crew reviews some of the items that are being teased for the big sale. What looks good? What doesn't look like a good deal? They dive in. Also, in a move that will make its fans around the United States very happy, Costco is bringing back a very popular member experience. Will it draw more people in to shop? Should they have done it weeks ago? And in some of the most unsurprising news of the year -- the popularity of the name Karen for newborn girls has plummeted. We can thank social media for that! The guys show their sympathy for Karen Nation. The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the big show, Tony and Fingers review a single malt whiskey. But this isn't at all what you would expect when you hear "single malt." On this episode, the guys review the Westland American Oak Single Malt. How will this compare to other single malts Tony and Fingers have tried in the past? Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Westland American Oak Single Malt, they review the Davidoff Dominicana Toro cigar. Not too long ago, hackers went after America's fuel supply by launching a cyberattack on computers that managed the Colonial Pipeline. Recently, our food supply was attacked. The world's largest meat supply company was forced to shut down slaughterhouses because of a cyberattack. How can we prevent these attacks in the future? Can we unite as a nation to come up with a solution to this problem? A lot of crazy things have recently been put up for sale/auction. A cigar butt that was discarded by Winston Churchill just sold at an auction. A chicken nugget that kinda looks like the state of Indiana was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The asking prices will surprise you! Who buys this stuff? Would you? Speaking of buying stuff -- Amazon Prime Day is coming! When? The guys will fill you in on what you need to know. The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the course of producing Eat! Drink! Smoke!, Tony has become a rye drinker. Which is why he was very excited to revisit Pikesville Rye. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Paired with the Pikesville Rye is the Mil Días Escogidos Edición Limitada 2021 cigar from Crowned Heads. Amazon has become a bigger player in streaming entertainment after it acquired MGM. That's right, Amazon now owns James Bond and Rocky! How will this impact streaming services and how they produce their content? Fingers Malloy has News of the Week, including reports of more violence targeting flight attendants who are enforcing federal guidelines during air travel, and big changes that had an impact on the Indianapolis 500 pre-race ceremony. Kelly Clarkson will replace Ellen DeGeneres and her weekday talkshow in 2022. Who still watches daytime talk? Will this move work? Popeye's has a new chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich war rages on! The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life comes at you fast. The week, Fingers is in Michigan dealing with family stuff. Tony is on his back deck, enjoying a beautiful summerlike day. But being in two separate states didn't stop Eat! Drink! Smoke!, or their review of Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke!. Tony paired his Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee with an Epic Ten cigar from AJ Fernandez. Fingers smoked a Black Market by Alec Bradley. Ford is shutting down production of its popular F-150 pickup truck. Why is this happening and will it impact the used car/truck market? Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including cigar tax updates in a couple of big states. Also, many restaurants are still struggling to staff their establishments as they deal with another potential problem... cicadas. Tony is looking for another car. What should he buy? Drop some suggestions over here -- Eat! Drink! Smoke! The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wheated bourbon continues to be all the rage. But Boone County 7-year Single Barrel Wheated bourbon seems to have a rage all its own! (It's not rage. It's love, I tell you. Love! - Fingers) Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Paired with the Boone County bourbon is the Davidoff Colorado Claro Special "T" cigar. The big story is the Chick-Fil-A sauce shortage. That's right, a real shortage of the to-die-for dipping sauce. But don't worry, we have a great copycat recipe on the Facebook page. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including the new bourbon in a can out of Utah. What did Elon Musk do to crypto currency? They say meat will ruin your body, but Tony and Fingers just don't care. Late Night TV has never had much success in the streaming world, but Conan is giving it a try with HBO Max and services like Peacock are trying it out. What's wrong with late night, and can streaming save what used to be a valuable time slot? The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our bourbon hunters have tracked down the rare and elusive Crown Royal Peach whisky! Was it worth the wait? Was it worth the money? Is it really that great with iced tea? Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Peach, they review the Zino Nicaragua cigar. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including the latest assault from the Food and Drug Administration on the cigar industry (Acid lovers, beware!) Reverse searing your steaks and burgers is the way to go. And a 4 year-old purchased over $2000 worth of SpongeBob Squarepants popsicles using his mom's Amazon account. Inside Edition says they bought a $1000 bottle of fake bourbon. And the serious problem of hiring in restaurants has gotten even worse. The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May is here and with that, the return of warmer weather. It was over 80 degrees and Tony had the urge to order a beer. So, the guys reviewed the Big Wave Golden Ale from the Kona Brewing Company. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the golden ale, they review the Camacho Ecuador cigar. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including information on a bill being considered by Congress to raise premium cigar taxes in a very big way. Also, is the Biden Administration after your beef? There's good news -- employers are so desperate to hire people that they're offering signing bonuses. Job openings are everywhere! Guinness now sells a cold brew coffee drink in a can. Some of Kanye West's shoes went up for auction. You won't believe what someone paid for them! The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kentucky Derby is upon us, and having a drink is as important as wearing a super-big hat. But if the Mint Julep isn't your speed, you might want to check out the most dangerous drink one can have this spring/summer: The Woodford Spire wih Woodford Reserve bourbon. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the bourbon-inspired drink, they review a cool offering from Privada Cigar Club - 'Vince' - from Blackbird Cigar. Yes, there is a Bacon and Beer festival happening in America. Yes, you can attend. No, you are not dreaming!! Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including how Crown Royal Peach is the Unicorn of 2021. Find it? Buy it! Wit til you find out what a Belfie is! Buffalo Trace is now offering Kosher whiskey, and Tony has no idea what that even means. And Steak-umm shows why social media is great, and takes astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson to task on his ideas of science and truth. IT's amazing! And what in the world is a belfie? Are you sure you want to know? The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts On Amazon Music On Stitcher On SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wall Street Journal sent people into a panic when they ran a story saying a ketchup shortage may be coming. But, as the people at Red Gold told us directly: Remain Calm! There Is No Ketchup Shortage In America! Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! They double up their drink reviews, checking out Kalamazoo Stout along with the classic-for-a-reason Maker's Mark. The cigar was a well-contrustructed CLE 25th Anniversary. Worth the money? That's the question Tony and Fingers asked. Yes, we have ketchup. Tim Ingle, VP of Red Gold Tomatoes, explains why there is nothing to worry about. Fingers has the News of the Week, including a recall of the Snoball snack cake and how easy is it to get ready for grilling season. Why? Because there is no such thing as grilling season. Why? Because you can grill 24/7/365. And you should! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. It's Free! Subscribe on Amazon Music. It's Still Free!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Jordan's love of cigars is legendary. Now, it's tequila. So Fingers and Tony were "forced" to try three different tequilas from his new brand, Cincoro. Can they convince you to try it? Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! The guys aren't tequila drinkers, but Jordan and a host of NBA team owners came together to make a new brand that is poised to make a huge splash in the market. Fingers has the News of the Week, including a 17-game season for the NFL, Nerf is paying $10K a month for social media help and Cameo is now worth $1 Billion. There's a new cream soda on the market....with bourbon! And Oregon sees big money in raising taxes on cigars. Subscribe to the podcast. It's Free! Click Here! Or Get It on Amazon Music! It's Still Free! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some cigars are unicorns. Not just rare, but beyond rare. That's the case with the tobaccos compiled at Chateau De La Fuente for the Opus X Forbidden cigar. Why something so rare, and so expensive? Because Fingers and Tony were heading out on some well deserved vacations, so they figured, why not? Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! Along with the Opus X, they go outside bourbon to review Nickel and Nickel State Ranch 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. Again...vacation. (Tony found this wine to be brilliant. For Fingers, it was the third time in his life he's ever had wine.) Our favorite list this week? The Top Ten Beer Citites in America. Fingers has the News of the Week, including country singer Blake Shelton starting his own line of hard seltzer. Pizza Hut is retrofitting 15,000 stores to have drive-thrus. The lists are out for the best Easter candy, and why is everyone looking up boiled eggs? Get the podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one ever said that you can't try new things when you make bourbon. One of those things is Bardstown Bourbon's Discovery Series #2. It's Eat! Drink! Smoke!, with Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy. Paired with Bardstown Bourbon is the Diamond Crown #6 Figurado, which is a very full mild cigar. Yes, full and mild. Could this be your new breakfast smoke? Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including how Taco Bell hot sauces are being sold on Ebay...and for big money! Miller Lite makes candles that smell like your favorite bar, and they are doing it for a good cause. Travel is making a big comeback. Also, Woodford Reserve is making a huge expansion. Meanwhile, tariffs might keep bourbon from gaining ground in Europe, costing US producers billions. Follow the podcast. Click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, we review bourbon. But we also review scotch. And, thankfully, we review rye whiskey. And the Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Straight Rye hits the spot! Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! Paired with Russell's Reserve Rye is the once-a-year favorite, the Avo Improvisation LE 2021 cigar. In a Covid world, fast food restaurants are expanding their dollar menus. Is that what the consumer really wants? The guys try fried duck wings with spicy, German mustard...not that you even need it. Fingers has the News of the Week, including North Dakota getting into the cigar game! Or, at least, trying to. What cigar should the new smoker, but bourbon enjoyer, try? Tony and Fingers answer your questions. Plus, Winston Churchill's cigar box sells for big dollars. Follow the podcast for free! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting ready for St. Patrick's Day, but very few cities are celebrating due to Covid-19. That doesn't mean you can't kick back with a fine Tullamore Dew 12-year Irish Whisky and eat a Blarney Stone! Yes. Eat it! Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! Paired with Tullamore Dew is the Four Kicks Capa Especial from Crowned Heads. Tony has found a recipt to help your St. Patrick's Day sweet tooth - Grandma Mottle's Blarney Stones! It's pound cake, peanuts and more goodness. Fingers has the News of the Week, including Burger King is very, very sorry for their really, really bad marketing. You no longer "subscribe" to podcasts, you "follow" them. And the state of Michigan seems to be targeting cigar lounges with their latests proclamation on Covid-19. Follow the podcast! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no way that sugar and cheese are more addictive than heroin, is there? That's the subject of a study that is just freaky. Not freaky? The Avo XO Maestoso cigar. Eat! Drink! Smoke! - with Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy - reviews cigars and bourbon while digging in on food and food stories. The 7" cigar was paired with Michter's Small Batch Bourbon According to Jim Cramer of CNBC, travel could see a huge uptick in 2021. According to Tony and Fingers, airline tickets are already moving higher Fingers has the News of the Week, including how actor Jamie Foxx is getting into the bourbon business with Brown Sugar Bourbon. Chick-Fil-A is giving up on bagels, Cheetos solve a crime in the UK and cigars do not need to cost $500 a box. Subscribe to the podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show traveled to Orlando this week. It was a business trip, but when in Orlando...in February...you should have a little fun as well. And so there it was, poolside, that Tony and Fingers enjoyed the Padron 1964 Maduro cigar. Eat! Drink! Smoke! - with Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy - reviews cigars and bourbon while digging in on food and food stories. Paired with the Padron was Knob Creek Small Batch bourbon. 38% of Americans would give up sex in order to travel again. We're not so sure that's necessary, but we do have questions for those people. Fingers has the News of the Week, including how Sen. Marco Rubio is figihting for cigar rights, Pepsi has a new line of at-home mixers, a hot dog chain has self-pour beer and it turns out that "beer goggles" are a real thing for men. Subscribe to the podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wheated bourbon continues to grow in popularity (thanks, Pappy!) Luckily, the people at Old Elk - via MPG - have put together something in your budget, and hopefully in your liquor cabinet. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! Along with the Old Elk Wheated Bourbon (which took Tony by storm!) they review the Asylum Medulla Oblongata cigar. The fast food fish sandwich has expanded from McDonalds to, well, everyone. Clearly, helping Americans through Lent is big business. Fingers has the News of the Week, including data that JP Morgan says is the coming end of Covid. They waited hours to get food from a Houston Burger King, air travel has dropped 60%, And what's the worst fast food restaurant in America? The "expert" says...? Subscribe to the Podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is more than just bourbon that should be in your liquor cabinet. And there's more than just bourbon that we review. This week, for the first time ever, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy review Monkey Shoulder. Yes, they recommend it for your liquor cabinet. In this latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke!, Tony and Fingers pair the blended malt scotch with the Eiroa triple maduro cigar. Whistle Pig rye has created a partnership with fellow Vermonters Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Sure, it's a bit shitcky. But how could it be bad? Fingers has the News of the Week, including the best deals for food on Valentine's Day, labs are now growing ribeye steaks and America finally agrees on something: Drunk Tom Brady is the Best Tom Brady. Subscribe to the Podcast. Click Here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to drink the Eagle Rare Double Eagle? You can, if you have an extra $2,000. But it might just be worth it! Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! This week, it's a review of Sazerac Rye whiskey and the God of Fire Serie B Diamades cigar....which is actually a perfecto....or maybe not. The Top Cigars of 2020 from Cigar Aficionado is a very solid list, and there are quite a few you should have in your humidor. Fingers has the News of the Week, including the early return of the Shamrock Shake, Lowes has got your Valentine's Day covered and what are the restaurants that most respect you. Also, what in the world is "liquor cake?" Subscribe to the podcast! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people at Barrell Bourbon do fascinating work. Even if their take on bourbon isn't for you, you'll apprecaite that they have a take. Want proof? Check out Armida from Barrell Craft Spirits. It's Eat! Drink! Smoke!, your weekly cigar and bourbon review show with Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy. Smoking this week is the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Maduro churchill cigar. How has Tony never heard of Rotel dip? Is it the perfect "Big Game" food? Alabama thinks so, but what about your state? Fingers has the News of the Week, including a pink mac and cheese for Valentine's Day, Pepsi and Beyond Meat are joining forces for protien drinks and the news for hospitality venues in a Covid-19 world are not good. Subscribe to the Podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not Kit Kat Whiskey, but rather whiskey-infused Kit Kats. And that's the difference between a gimmick, and a candy bar we despeartely want to try! Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! This week it's a review of the Jefferson's Ocean Cask Strength blended bourbon and the Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon cigar. Not a gimmick? The incredible annual Valentine's Day festivities at White Castle. This year, they are trading in white linen service for car hops. Fingers has the News of the Week, including a Taco Bell employee who got fired for doing porn in her past, and a gross fast food worker who turns out to be pulling a prank. McDonald's is going Throwback Thursday and cigar lovers get good news from the FDA. Subscribe to the podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A review of scotch? As promised, Eat! Drink! Smoke! will be covering more than bourbon in 2021. But was this the scotch to kick off the year with? Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! It's a review of the Game of Thrones Six Kingdoms Mortlach 15-year Scotch (that's a mouthful of a name!) They paired it with an Espinosa Thai Tea cigar that comes via the Privada Cigar Club...and impressed them both! Fingers has the News of the Week, including how Girl Scouts will be offering up Thin Mints online, the very interesting beer trends for 2021 - non-alcoholic and CBD? beer? - and an update on the free beer available in Detroit. Plus, Bruce Willis gets called out for not wearing a mask, which is different than a young girl and her mother being cursed at for not wearing a mask. Subscribe to the Podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people know Bruce Buffer as the announcer for MMA fights across the globe. Few people know that he has his own bourbon, a blend of 4-, 5- and 6-year old barrels. It's called Puncher's Chance, and you might want to give it one. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! To go with Puncher's Chance, it's a review of the Camacho Nicaraguan Barrel Aged Gordo cigar. Yes, a gordo. In this case, 6" x 60 ring gauge. Yes, it's big. But once we adjusted our draw, it was a pleasant surprise. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including someone so upset that his gym wasn't enforcing mask mandates, that he pulled a gun on members. Kentucky now allows distilleries to sell bourbon online, Oregon ups its tax rates on cigars and the government doesn't want you serving cake to two-year olds. Subscribe to the Podcast - Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The start of the New Year means a look back at all the cigars smoked and all the bourbon enjoyed. Here are the Top Three Cigars and Bourbons from Tony and Fingers on Eat! Drink! Smoke! For Fingers Malloy: "It's all about taste....at the right price." Bourbon - (3) Redneck Riviera blended whiskey, (2) 1792 Small Batch bourbon and (1) Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Cigar - (3) Camacho Triple Maduro, (2) Avo #2 Maduro and (1) Mil Dias Sublime For Tony Katz: "I didn't even look at price. I only asked myself what stood out this year." Bourbon - (3) Four Roses Small Batch Select, (2) Booker's 7-Year and (1) Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series RC6 Cigar - (3) Arturo Fuente 858, (2) Las Calaveras 2020 and (1) Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Plus, News of the Week, including the Trump Administration and changing tariffs on Scotch and who has the best cure for your hangover? Do you go tried and true, or do you listen to online Dr. Cardi B? Subscribe to the podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas is in the history books, and now it's time for you to relax...considering all the hard work you've done for this holiday season, and throughout 2020 in general. We agree, and that's why we are reviewing the $200 a bottle Angel's Envy Cask Strength bourbon. Tony Katz hosts the ever growing Eat! Drink! Smoke! radio show and podcast, now available on over 60 stations across the country, as well as Apple podcasts, Amazon Music and right here on Fireside! It was a review of full luxury. Joining the Angel's Envy was the Blend Exclusive Salomone, a rare cigar with even rarer tobaccos. These are both expensive picks, but were they worth the money? (Spoiler Alert: It was a celebration, so who cares?!?!?! But seriously, yes. They were amazing!) Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including a recall on pole saws, the warning against the Cannibal Sandwich, Popeye's Chicken is bringing the bengiets, a puppy becomes a deputy and 2020 diet and nutrition trends that just don't make the cut. Subscribe to the Podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the second time, Tony and Fingers got the chance to sit down with Luciano of Ace Prime to discuss the future of cigars, the success of the Mil Dias, the collaboration with Crowned Heads and the newest line - the MXS Adrian Gonzalez. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! A review of the MXS, and a review of Rowan's Creek bourbon, which offers great flavor and a very solid price point. Fingers Malloy has News of the Week, including a 104 year-old doctor who may have fathered hundreds of children by "donating" to couples that were having issues conceiving children. Tom Criuse screams at his film staff, and five people quit. Creed lead singer Scott Stapp will play Frank Sinatra in a new film, and Fingers has serious issues with it. Subscribe to the podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some peoplee refuse to try certain bourbons based on their name. They think it's low end, or cheap, or simply bad...but they have never tried it. Don't let other people's views keep you from trying things! Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! This week, it's a review of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage bourbon. Pairing with it, a first time cigar for Tony and Fingers Malloy - the Pichardo Reserva Familiar San Andreas. Fingers has the News of the Week, including the growing number of restaurant closures across the country. And what we've seen may be nothing compared to what is still too come. Plus, what are you looking for in a cigar lighter? Tony and Fingers have great advice on what to look for and what to pay. Subscribe to the podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too many people think of Jack Daniels as an after thought. Those people are just wrong, and the 130.7 and 132.5 proof Jack Daniels Single Barrel, Barrel Proof whiskeys we taste test will prove it. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! A review of Jack Daniels, along with a review of the very surprising Davidoff Year of the Ox cigar (which, after hearing the podcast, you'll be maybe surprised to find that it's in Tony's humidor right now!) Also, a very joyful review of McDonald's McRib sandwich, which Tony ate with a knife and fork. (Yes, he knows that's not right.) Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including a tequila bar in the UK that tried to get itself designated as a church so it could avoid coronavirus restrictions. A man bought a PlayStation 5, but told his wife it was an air purifier......she was not amused. A great list of some excellent cigar cutters you can buy this Christmas season, and meet the 8 year-old with the best mullet in America! Subscribe to the Podcast! Click Here!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kahlua and vanilla ice cream in a punch bowl. Not just any drink, but favorite holiday drink of co-host Fingers Malloy's mother - affectionately named, "Mother Malloy's Holiday Hooch!" And, yes, it's a good as you think. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Taste the greatness of the Hooch, paired with the My Father CT robusto cigar, and you have the perfect holiday and post-holiday enjoyments! Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including soaring sales for cigars across the nation. The CDC wants you to avoid cruise ships (Fingers is way ahead of you on that one!) and did non-alcoholic beer ever take off in America? Dating in the world of coronavirus is very strange, and is yeilding some very interesting data. Plus, the guy who wrestled an alligator to save his puppy without ever dropping his cigar? He's our hero. Subscribe to the podcast! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of bourbon is filled with great stories; how bourbon got made and by whom. The connections that make up the collective history of America. One of those stories is that of Nathan Nearest, who taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. Nathan Nearest is the reason for Uncle Nearest Whiskey, and you should be drinking it. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! A review of Uncle Nearest 1856 whiskey and the Paul Stulac Reserva cigar. With Thanksgiving around the corner, Tony and co-host Fingers Malloy have suggestions for great bourbons and great cigars to be a part of your Thanksgiving celebration. Fingers has News of the Week! Costco now offers private air travel. Pizza Hut is selling a $150 weighted blanket that looks like a slice of pepperoni pizza. And, yes, Americans are back to hoarding toilet paper because of an increase in cases of coronavirus. Subscribe to the podcast! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the point of putting plant based meat on your pizza? If you want sausage pizza, just order it that way. Right? Right?? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! It's a review of the JW Kelly Single Barrel bourbon and the God of Fire 2017 Anniversario cigar. More and more plant-based meat is coming towards America. But is America in it for the long term? Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week. A Tik Tok video shows someone trying to make steak in a 2-slice bread toaster. Nevermind the fire hazard...can you make an edible steak that way? They also discuss how to be a parent when talking body issues with your kids. Guinness goes kitsch, and Kroger has the bourbon auction you want to be a part of. Subscribe to the podcast! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might be out of their normal price range, but the St. Cloud Kentucky Bourbon 7-year was so suprisingly good that both Tony and Fingers are bringing it to their liquor cabinets. The question, of course, is why? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Along with the St. Cloud, they paired the Diamond Crown Maximus Bellicoso #10. Not a small smoke, but beautifully constructed and full of worthy tobacco. Fingers Malloy has News of the Week, including how coronavirus shutdowns in the UK are costing pubs millions of pints of beer. McDonald's is bringing back the McRib, and Tony is ready....kind of. What makes a great rocks glass? And what can you spend on the set before you're just being ridiculous? ESPN has laid off another 300 people; is it because of Covid-19, or did they do it to themselves? Subscribe To The Podcast! Click Here! Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, what happened to Fingers Malloy? Did he get his car from CarMax in Tucson? Or did he fly home empty handed? Here's a hint - there's a lot a praise for the car dealer and a very happy Fingers Malloy. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke!, now heard nationwide on radio stations across the country. Today, it's a review of the Four Roses Small Batch Select bourbon and the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour cigar. Also, it's a celebration! The final weekend before Election Day, and maybe all of this insanity will be over soon! Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including his new found love of CarMax. Michael Jordan says he never would have survived with social meida as a player, and he's right. How to get yourself a free chicken sandwich from Wendy's, and a winner for the best beer in America. Subscribe to the Podcast - Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.