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Cigars

Alec Bradley Prensado

7/10

The cigar has a nice smell before it is lit. It is machine rolled. The draw is a little bit on the tight side but still good. A little bit of spiciness to the flavor.

Reviewed Feb 12, 2017Read full review
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Cheese

St. Agur Anco

6/10

Very creamy. The sharpness of the blue cheese is toned down. A little too much for me. Very enjoyable nonetheless.

Reviewed Feb 12, 2017Read full review
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Sake

Junmai Ginjo

8/10

This sake seems to have a complexity to it that I can't really say I've had before. I didn't k ow sake could have complexity. It has a great finish. Not too sweet. I am a big fan.

Reviewed Feb 10, 2017Read full review
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Sake

Nogori Sake

4/10

Tastes a bit like apple juice before the sediment hits my lips. As the unfiltered part comes through very thick and almost reminds me of the texture of Pepto-Bismol although that makes it s…

Reviewed Feb 10, 2017Read full review
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Beer

Traquair House Ale

6/10

This is fermented in Oak barrels. 7.2% alcohol. If you hadn't told me it was aged in Oak barrels I wouldn't have guessed. It's not bad though, has a good Rich taste like some Scotch ales I'…

Reviewed Jan 20, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Carrillo Oscuro

6/10

Kind of a light-bodied cigar. Good construction, good draw. this one was rated very highly by Cigar Aficionado. It's not bad but I'm not really seeing why they gave it such a high score.

Reviewed Jan 17, 2017Read full review
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Beer

Pike Place Ale

7/10

It's smooth but has a sharp bitterness at the same time. Sounds kind of contradictory but that's the only way I can describe it. Has a citrus taste to it almost grapefruit like.

Reviewed Jan 15, 2017Read full review

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