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Cigars

H. Upmann The Banker 1844

7/10

Decent draw of the it is a little tight. The smoke out put is decent too, The Taste is on the better side. Construction is okay it seems a little bit soft I prefer a real hard rigid outside.

Reviewed Jun 3, 2017Read full review
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Sake

Black Bottle

7/10

There is a kind of flowery Taste of the sake. Not too sweet I think I might like it just a bit sweeter though. Overall it is enjoyable but it feels like it's very close to being fantastic.…

Reviewed Jun 3, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Gurkha

9/10

Very good construction, very good smoke output good flavor everything about this cigar is very enjoyable.

Reviewed May 31, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Cao Gold Maduro

5/10

The draw is a bit on the Poor Side. Smoke output is medium too poor. The texture of the outside feels good smooth, seems like it's been aged. A slight sheen from oils. It has a bit of a uni…

Reviewed May 28, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Revolution

8/10

Not hand-rolled but the construction is fantastic. The smoke output is also very good. The Taste is robust but definitely the weakest link in this cigar. I would definitely buy the cigar ag…

Reviewed May 26, 2017Read full review
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Beer

Boundary Bay Imperial Oatmeal Stout

6/10

8.5% alcohol by volume. It tastes like a higher alcohol percentage. Forced out there is really not a lot of flavor coming through. I'd say it's mostly flat not enough bitterness to give me…

Reviewed May 26, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

V Project 805 Cubra Madurai Andullo

8/10

The cigar seems like a very good bargain. It has good Construction good output of smoke and a very complex flavor a bit of bitterness but a very deep and Rich flavor behind the bitterness.…

Reviewed May 24, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Aging Room Quattro

9/10

The draw is very good, almost perfect but not quite the smoke output I would like. Very smooth subtle flavors comma creaminess to the smoke. Overall very enjoyable I highly recommend this.

Reviewed May 20, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Macanudo

6/10

Construction is decent, smoke output is fantastic. Smoke has a hint of cardboard which is not pleasant but it's also kind of creamy and there's some other complexity to it. Some spice to it…

Reviewed May 12, 2017Read full review
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Beer

Worthy Brewing Ipa

7/10

Pretty good beer refreshing as you drink it there's a little bit too much better on the aftertaste but just slightly almost barely enough to notice.

Reviewed May 9, 2017Read full review

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