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Cigars

AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf

8/10

The first thing to note is that the draw is absolutely incredible. This is essentially a perfect draw. This has a little bit of rubber to it, not in a bad way if you can imagine that though…

Reviewed Sep 19, 2026Read full review
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Perfume

Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street

8/10

This has a very clean soapy vibe to it. It doesn't seem too strong. Very subtle. I feel like this is versatile. It could work at your job. It could work at the gym on a date. Pretty much ev…

Reviewed Sep 17, 2026Read full review
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Tinned Fish

Ekone Smoked Oysters Original

8/10

The oysters are a very big size larger than I expected. Very nice texture and very smoky flavor. I did get a piece of shell on my first bite which was not great but The taste is very good.…

Reviewed Sep 14, 2026Read full review
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Cigars

Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro

7/10

Very good draw and good smoke production, has a very dry taste to it. Getting some grassy notes right from the beginning. Not much else at this point. Maybe a little bit of earth. I am 38 m…

Reviewed Sep 11, 2026Read full review
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Tequila

Zumbado Blanco

7/10

It's kind of spicy with a kick. Not smooth, which doesn't mean it's not good in my book. I like some fire in my life.

Reviewed Sep 8, 2026Read full review
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Tequila

8/10

This is a very good tequila, has a lot of depth to it. Smooth at the same time.

Reviewed Sep 8, 2026Read full review
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Cigars

Highclere Castle Victorian

10/10

The cigar has a red label, good looking wrapper. Nice arombo before I even start smoking it. Kind of a sweet smell on the tobacco before I've lit it. Let's see how it turns out. My perspect…

Reviewed Sep 7, 2026Read full review
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Cigars

Warped La Colmena Cocoladrillo

7/10

Very nice cigar. Lots of campfire flavors, wood, a bit of caramel and chocolate. If it had a better draw it would be a real gem but even without the perfect draw on the flavors are really v…

Reviewed Sep 5, 2026Read full review
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Cigars

Tatuaje Miami

9/10

Amazing construction, amazing draw. Great flavors immediately hitting you from the very first puff. You don't have to wait for anything to develop with this thing. Getting notes of wood, pl…

Reviewed Sep 4, 2026Read full review
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Cheese

Taleggio

8/10

This is one of those stinkier funky or cheeses. It's got a lot of mold on the outside but that's safe to eat. I imagine some people wouldn't be able to get past the side of it and make us a…

Reviewed Sep 3, 2026Read full review
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Cigars

Illusione Singulare

6/10

The draw's a little bit tight. Not terrible though. I can still smoke it. Fortunately the smoke output is still really good. Starting off with a bunch of Woody notes. A hint of cardboard. L…

Reviewed Sep 2, 2026Read full review
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Beer

Mac And Jack's The Original Amber Ale

7/10

Not actually the original Amber ale as the can states. Not sure how they are justifying that label however, it's a fine. Amber ale. Flavors are not too overstated, smooth and refreshing. Wo…

Reviewed Aug 30, 2026Read full review
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Bourbon

Bullet Bourbon Frontier Whiskey

7/10

I'm drinking it neat, it's got a sweetness to it, a little bit of an aftertaste comes through right after you sip it. It almost seems like it can taste some of the corn but not quite. Overa…

Reviewed Aug 30, 2026Read full review
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Sake

Rihaku Dreamy Clouds

8/10

This is a pretty good sake. It's one of the sweeter cloudy sockies which I normally don't like as much, but this one really doesn't let the sweetness get too bad and the amount of solids th…

Reviewed Aug 29, 2026Read full review

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4–6 Mixed to good

7–8 Recommended

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