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This week, Tony and Fingers review Wilderness Trail 6 Year Bottled In Bond Bourbon and the Ferio Tego Timeless Panamericana cigar. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) host Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar (http://blendbarcigar.com) in Indianapolis, IN. Twitter is the latest social media network to combine shopping and livestreams this holiday season. Is this the future, or is it something that people will ignore? Best Buy CEO says the trauma from rising retail thefts could force employees to quit. Businesses are shutting down in places like San Francisco because of flash mob shoplifting. Why is all this happening? Brooke Shields flies to her family every Christmas with a smoked brisket in her carry-on. That's cool. What's also cool is that Tony finally bought a grill. He smoked his first brisket. How did it turn out? All that and much more on episode 161 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 (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke) On Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09697f78-947d-4008-92f6-18f6b241774a/Eat-Drink-Smoke) On Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/eat-drink-smoke) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qf6qSmnpb5ctSMEtaB6lp)

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 (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) host Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) 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 (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke) On Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09697f78-947d-4008-92f6-18f6b241774a/Eat-Drink-Smoke) On Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/eat-drink-smoke) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qf6qSmnpb5ctSMEtaB6lp)

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! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke), your weekly cigar and bourbon review show with Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com). 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! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

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 (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) and Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) host Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) 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! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

A review of scotch? As promised, Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) will be covering more than bourbon in 2021. But was this the scotch to kick off the year with? Tony Katz (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) and Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) 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! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

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! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) For Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com): "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 (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com): "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! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

For the second time, Tony and Fingers got the chance to sit down with Luciano of Ace Prime (http://aceprime.com) 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 (http://twitter.com/goeatdrinksmoke) hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) 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 (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) 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! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

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 (http://twitter.com/goeatdrinksmoke) hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) 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 (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) - 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! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

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 (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke) hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) 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 (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) 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!! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

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 (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) 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 (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) 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! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

It's rare that Tony has to start the show without Fingers, but that's what happened when Fingers' car broke down. But would you fly 1,000 miles to buy a new car? The answer for Fingers was yes. And here's the story of what happened.... Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) It's a review of Busker Triple Cask Irish whisky and the Camacho Triple Maduro cigar. This week, we threw in a medium-rare filet mignon with a side potato croquette. Fingers Malloy (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) has the News of the Week, which, honestly, was his car insanity and flight to Tucson to buy a new one. But what happened when he got there? Wait til you hear him tell the story. What are the best bourbons on a budget, and would you drink bootleg whiskey you found in the walls of your home? Subscribe to the podcast. Click Here! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

It took six months for one of our local cigar lounges to get Colonel E.H. Taylor Bottled in Bond bourbon in their shop. And since they had it, we drank it. But what's the price point? And, do we even care? Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) radio show and podcast. The review of the Zino Platinum Sceptre Series Chubby cigar led to three inches of ash and a new found respect for smaller smokes. America's Favorite Amatuer Drinker Fingers Malloy (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) has the News of the Week, including CDC recoommendations for a virtual Thanksgiving, Cracker Barrell is now selling alcohol and are McDonald's fries the key to good hair? Cigar Aficionado magazine has a list of cigars for fall, and it's a very, very good list. Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

While we mostly review bourbon, this show has turned Tony into a rye drinker. And one of his favorites is Pikesville Rye. Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) radio show, heard on stations across America. This week he paired a rye he's familiar with to a cigar he was not - the Yagua from JC Newman. And it was a sensational surprise! Fingers Malloy (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) has the News of the Week, including the NBA players cancelled the playoffs....then voted not to. California is banning flavored tobacco of all kinds and Dunkin Donuts now has donut-flavored beer. Oh, and KFC dropped it's slogan, "finger licking good" because of coronavirus. Whose fingers did they think Fingers was licking, anyway? Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

You've had Maker's Mark before. You think it's a fine, everyday, simple little bourbon. But have you had the Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series bourbon? No? Well, get in your car and go buy some right now! Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) radio show, heard on stations across America. Reviewing the 2019 RC6 Maker's Mark will make you believe that all is not lost in 2020. There is also a review of Avo Domaine 50 cigar, which continues to impress. Fingers Malloy (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) has the News of the Week, including how flushing a urinal can spread Covid-19, how many unhealthy things are you eating at your favorite restaurant and a Dayton, Ohio bar has a great way of getting around state-mandated curfews due to coronavirus. Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

What makes a great cigar? Luciano Meirelles of Ace Prime talks about how the science and the art need to come together, and brags about his latest smoke - The Dreamer. Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) radio show, heard on stations across America. Barrel Craft Spirits (https://www.barrellbourbon.com/dovetail) makes one of the more interesting whiskeys out there - Dovetail, which is finished in sherry, rum and cabernet casks. Fingers Malloy (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) has the News of the Week, including New York getting more agressive on coronavirus enforcement, what Whataburger means to Texans and Dunkin Donuts has unveiled their pumpkin spice line up....in August! Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

Old Forester makes some wonderful bourbons. But did they miss the mark with the Old Forester 1910? Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) podcast, now heard on radio stations across the country! You can try the 1910 if you choose, but you should definitely choose to smoke the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser toro. Only Atlantic City could find a way to make it seem more, well, unimportant. Would you go to a casino that has no eating, drinking or smoking? Cigar manufacturers get a huge win against the FDA and their label mandates. Fingers Malloy (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) has the News of the Week, including some Ford employees who want the company to stop making police cars. College sports has started cutting non-conference play, and certain sports over all. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST!!!! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

Nothing like celebrating Independence Day with a taste of Irish Whisky. Today it's a review of Redbreast Lustau Single Pot Still Irish Whisky, which impressed Tony and Fingers immensly. But is it worth the $65 MSRP? The Red Breast was paired up with the Goldie Churchill cigar from La Palina, with a MSRP of $23 a stick. Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) podcast, now heard on radio stations across the country! A Baby Guinness is coffee liquer and irish cream. Tony never even knew it existed, and now he can't live without it! Texas reduced bar capacity to 50% because of an uptick of coronavirus cases. That led bar owners to come together and sue the state. Virgina has doubled their cigar tax, and Las Vegas is trying to figure out how you wear a mask and smoke a cigar at the same time! (Hint: You don't.) Fingers Malloy (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) has the News of the Week, including a new Beam is coming and a carbon-neutral distillery...if that kind of thing matters to you. Plus, 90 year-olds are having babies! Follow us on Twitter @goeatdrinksmoke (http://twitter.com/goeatdrinksmoke) And Subscribe to the podcast (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)!

The summer brings mixed drinks, and today it's a review of True North - a take off of the original Tom Collins recipe, with a mix of gin, lemoncello and grapefruit juice. It sounds fruity, but it packs a punch. The cigar is a Avo Classic #2 Maduro. Yes, maduro. The classic Avo cigar in a wrapper that increases the sweetness without losing the traditional flavor. Tony Katz (http://tonykatz.com) hosts the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) podcast, now heard on radio stations across the country (https://www.radioamerica.com/program/eat-drink-smoke/)! Have you ever done a reverse sear? Everyman Fingers Malloy (http://fingersmalloy.com) is getting his expertise on with his new charcoal-fed grill. His reverse sear burgers are now a favorite with the family. There's News of the Week, and the guy who converted a rented Ford Mustang to hold enough fuel to do the Cannonball Run in just over 25 hours!

President Trump is threatening to move the Republican convention out of North Carolina, saying the Democrat governor is keeping things shut down on purpose. Meanwhile, the people went to the beach over Memorial Day weekend. They went to community pools in the Ozarks. Coronavirus? What coronavirus? The real question is, were they right or wrong to go? Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) podcast, presented by Fanimation.com (http://fanimation.com). Today, it's a review of Russell's Reserve 10 year bourbon and the Padron 7000 series cigar. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded at Havana Cigar Lounge (http://havanacigarlounge.vip) in Fishers, IN. Would you go to Las Vegas right now? How about New York? And Joe Biden is looking for a VP nominee. Who is leading the pack to get the nod? Joe Rogan signs a deal with Spotify that can net him close to $100 million. What does that say about the future of content, and podcasting?

Protests over stay-at-home orders are popping up all over America. Why has the issue of re-opening society become so political? What are the true motives of the protestors? Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) podcast, presented by Fanimation.com (http://fanimation.com). Tony is enjoying a Lito Gomez No7 Small Batch cigar. Fingers Malloy (http://fingersmalloy.com) is trying to smoke an Acid Kuba Kuba cigar from Drew Estate. Their drink - a 41 year old bottle of Seagram's V.O. Yes, Seagram's. Protests over the stay-at-home orders have occurred in states like Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina and Utah. Is this an astroturf movement as some have claimed, or is it an organic reaction to perceived government overreach? How will America change in a post-lockdown world? How will major professional sports leagues like the NFL and MLB move forward? Will Vegas fully recover? These topics are discussed, as well as Nancy Pelosi's fancy kitchen on this episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Stay safe. Wash your hands. Smoke cigars.