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Eat Drink Smoke

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.

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37:05

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

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2026/01/09

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

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37:54

Happy Hour — Bourbons of the Year (Part 1)

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2026/01/08

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) —

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75:00

Bourbons of the Year: Top Picks, Value Plays, and a...

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2026/01/05

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

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37:05

Happy Hour -- Jefferson’s Ocean Rye, Costco Hot Dog...

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2026/01/04

Christmas week calls for something familiar. So Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy go back to the well with Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Rye (Voyage 26, Double Barrel, 96 proof) — sweet, lush, easy-drinking, and absolutely the kind of pour you reach for when you’re fighting off a cold and trying to pretend you’re “fine.” Also in this Happy Hour: The IRS finally bumps the jackpot reporting threshold (about time) Why Vegas keeps charging more while giving less

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38:02

Happy Hour -- Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Off Menu, Ice...

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2026/01/04

As the calendar flips toward the end of the year, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy settle in for a Happy Hour episode of Eat Drink Smoke. The guys light up the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich “Off Menu” TAA exclusive, a bold Pennsylvania Broadleaf box-press with unmistakable earthiness, bonfire notes, and serious heft. Fingers and Tony break down flavor, construction, pairing ideas, and whether this cigar earns a permanent spot in the humidor. Along the way, they cover: A surprising ice cream

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75:08

Closing Out 2025

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2025/12/29

Eat Drink Smoke closes out 2025 with a bold pairing: theKnuckle Sandwich Off Menu, a TAA exclusive cigar from Espinosa Premium Cigars and celebrity chef Guy Fieri, and Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Rye (Voyage 26, Double Barrel Dry). Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy smoke the 6x54 box-pressed Knuckle Sandwich Off Menu, featuring a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder and filler. The cigar delivers a full-bodied profile with earthy, smoky notes described as bonfire and wet

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37:00

Happy Hour -- Kirkland Signature Bottled-in-Bond

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2025/12/28

Tony Katz has a cold, his palate is compromised, and stubbornness wins. Instead of opening something fancy, Tony goes back to the well with Kirkland Signature Bottled-in-Bond—the Costco monster bottle sourced from Barton 1792—and Fingers Malloy joins him on the same pour, both of them trying to taste anything at all. Pair it with the Crowned Heads Belgian Blue (2025)—a hefty, hard box-pressed cigar with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper—and you’ve got a holiday

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37:58

Happy Hour -- Crowned Heads Belgian Blue

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2025/12/28

Fingers Malloy is officially the worst person in the world.At least according to Tony Katz — who is now sick, blaming Fingers for transmitting a cold through the internet, and attempting to smoke a cigar anyway like the grown man he is. This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers power through head colds, sinus misery, and questionable medical science to bring you the Crowned Heads Belgian Blue (2025) — a hard box-pressed, crease-sharp, San Andrés-wrapped cigar that might

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74:58

The Cold, The Cigar, And The Worst Person Alive

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2025/12/22

Tony Katz has a cold, and Fingers Malloy is officially the worst person in the world — because obviously he “gave it to him” through a computer connection (even though they haven’t seen each other in two weeks). Science! The guys light up the Crowned Heads Belgian Blue (2025) — a 5.5x56 box press with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper (and a crease so sharp it could give you a paper cut) — and talk about the cruel reality of reviewing cigars when your sinuses

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36:55

Happy Hour -- Blue Run High Rye Bourbon & Evan...

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2025/12/22

It’s one of those Happy Hours where the guys aren’t drinking the same thing — because Fingers Malloy is battling a near-death chest cold and broadcasting from a separate location with Vicks, questionable medical advice, and zero sense of smell. Tony Katz goes back to the well with Blue Run High Rye Bourbon (111 proof), breaking down why it’s a must-have despite the $90–$100 price tag, from the caramel sweetness to the rye spice and that butterscotch finish that just

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37:59

Happy Hour -- El Rey del Mundo Appointment

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2025/12/22

Sometimes people get sick. Sometimes they get a cold. And sometimes Fingers Malloy sounds like he’s broadcasting from the shadow realm, while Tony Katz refuses to let him anywhere near the studio because a vacation is on the calendar and priorities are priorities. In this Happy Hour episode, Tony smokes the El Rey del Mundo “The Appointment” — a 5x60 Gordo with a Cameroon wrapper and Connecticut Broadleaf binder — while Fingers, sidelined by the creeping crud, does what

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74:54

Sick Week, Strong Pour

Eat Drink Smoke ·

2025/12/15

On this episode of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy power through sickness, sarcasm, and a chest-cold-induced remote setup to deliver a packed show covering cigars, bourbon, holiday drinks, money, travel, and the absurdities of modern life. Tony fires up an El Rey del Mundo’s “The Appointment” cigar, a 5x60 Gordo featuring a Cameroon wrapper by the Eiroa family, Connecticut Broadleaf binder, and a complex Honduran, Ecuadorian, and Nicaraguan blend. The guys break down

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37:02

Happy Hour -- Maker’s Mark 101 (Special Proof)

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2025/12/15

In this episode of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Maloy dive into the world of bourbon with Maker’s Mark 101 (Special Proof). They discuss the classic bourbon's rich flavor profile, from caramel to oak, and how it's a great choice for the holidays. The guys also explore the importance of quality control in food manufacturing, highlighting a recent recall of shredded cheese due to the possible presence of metal fragments. They share their thoughts on the decline of quality and

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37:55

Happy Hour -- EP Carrillo Battleborn Warrior

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2025/12/15

In this Happy Hour episode of Eat, Drink, Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Moley review the Battleborn cigar, a military-inspired smoke with a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper and Nicaraguan filler. They discuss the cigar's unique characteristics, including its rich tobacco flavor and subtle fruit notes. Tony shares his thoughts on the cigar's value, saying it's worth the price for the good cause it supports, the Fisherhouse Foundation. The guys also dive into current events, including the impact of AI on

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74:57

The Wing That Fell… And the DoorDash Guy Who Picked...

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2025/12/08

Tony Katz and America’s favorite amateur drinker, Fingers Malloy, fire up the E.P. Carrillo Battleborn Warrior—a Connecticut Broadleaf-wrapped, double-binder, Nicaraguan-filled cigar created in tribute to the military, with proceeds supporting Fisher House Foundation. At $23 a stick, they dig into whether the profile (rich, tobacco-forward, hints of dark fruit, wood, a touch of floral on the retrohale) and story justify the price—and why you should never panic if a cigar feels a

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Happy Hour -- Old Hamer 11-Year Single Barrel...

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2025/12/08

Tony and Fingers keep the Thanksgiving weekend chill rolling with another round of the Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Sophisticated Hooker, then turn to meat, money, and modern misery. First up: meat. They shout out Defiance Beef, talking quarter, half, and whole cow orders, 21-day aging, ribeyes, strips, brisket, and why freezer beef might be the smartest “Black Friday” buy you can make. Then Tony unveils his own barrel pick: Old Hamer 11-Year Single Barrel (selected by Tony Katz) 99%

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36:43

Happy Hour -- Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Sophisticated...

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2025/12/08

Slowed down, stuffed, and still smoking — Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy ride out Thanksgiving weekend with a rare Arturo Fuente and a whole lot of cultural madness. Tony and Fingers ease into the holiday haze with the Arturo Fuente Rare Pink “Sophisticated Hooker” — a 7¼ x 53 Diadema with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, and a white-pepper spice that works its way across the palate. They break down why Rare Pinks are so coveted, whether

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74:52

A Post-Thanksgiving Chill Session

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2025/12/01

Are you ready to unwind after the holiday rush? Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy invite you to join them in a relaxed post-Thanksgiving episode where they're taking it easy just like you. The duo lights up Arturo Fuente Rare Pink "Sophisticated Hooker" cigars (named after a fishing boat!) and samples Tony's exclusive barrel pick from West Fork Whiskey. Between puffs and sips, they dive into discussions about the rise of foreclosures, the absurdity of "influencer" culture, and the importance of writing

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36:56

Happy Hour -- Jim Beam Winter Reserve Bourbon

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2025/11/28

In this Happy Hour edition of Eat Drink Smoke, hosts Tony Katz and "America's favorite amateur drinker" Fingers Malloy dive into holiday preparations with spirited debate and flavorful reviews. From Thanksgiving dinner traditions to bourbon tastings, the duo explores what makes the perfect holiday gathering while sharing personal anecdotes that will have you laughing along. The conversation heats up as they discuss Thanksgiving side dishes, with passionate defenses of everything from funeral

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37:59

Happy Hour -- Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary Toro

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2025/11/28

On this Happy Hour, Tony and Fingers explore the Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary Toro. This episode takes you on a flavorful journey through this beautifully crafted box-pressed cigar, featuring a deep Mexican San Andreas wrapper and a seven-year-aged Nicaraguan binder. The hosts dive into the rich tobacco-forward profile that evolves throughout the smoking experience, revealing subtle notes of cocoa, wood, and a gentle spice that develops as the cigar progresses. Their candid conversation

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