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Tequila

Don Julio Reposado

8/10

very smooth, with some good reposado complexity. Not smokey at all. One of the better tequilas I've had in a while, I would give this an 8 out of 10.

Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Read full review
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Mezcal

Sombra

8/10

Costing 12 bucks at a restaurant, it features a very mild flavor without the typical rubbery taste found in many mezcals. Quite. I'm nice at 7.5/10.

Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Read full review
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Japanese Whiskey

Hibiki 12

9/10

light and sweet but with some complexity to it. Lots of caramel notes coming through. A little bit of dried fruit notes coming through too. Very good 8.8 out of 10.

Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Read full review

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