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Cigars

Te-amo World Selection Series

7/10

The wrapper is coming off a little bit but I suspect that is because of the quality of a humidor it was stored in and not the quality of the cigar itself. It has a very interesting tastes.…

Reviewed Feb 16, 2017Read full review
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Sake

Kikusui Junmai Ginjo

5/10

This has a bit of the taste some of the cheaper sake has. Its not bad. Not too sweet. Some complexity, doesn't last very long on the tongue.

Reviewed Feb 16, 2017Read full review
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Beer

Iwate Kura Bakushu Oyster Stout

6/10

I was worried about this beer to be honest. I love osters and I love stouts but I ddont know how they would work together. The oyster is so mild though it doesn't play a significant role in…

Reviewed Feb 16, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Punch Signature

7/10

I have not had a lot of punches but this is constructed very well and very firm on the outside the gauges huge and it's a little bit too big for maximum comfort in my mouth. The flavor does…

Reviewed Feb 15, 2017Read full review
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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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