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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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Root Beer

Kutztown

6/10

You can taste the fizz a lot in your mouth when drinking this one. It has a light taste to it almost tastes like a diet root beer but without the bad aftertaste that diet sodas have.

Reviewed Jan 7, 2017Read full review
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Tea

Huckleberry Cream Tea

6/10

The slight bitterness from the t is coming through but you can taste of fruity sweetness from the Huckleberry as well. All in all not as strong as I generally like but the flavor is good. I…

Reviewed Jan 2, 2017Read full review
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Cigars

Rocky Patel Cuban Blend

4/10

The first thing I noticed right away is this is much sweeter than the other Rocky Patel's I have had. It has a snug draw but decent smoke output. Out of the recent assortment of Rocky Patel…

Reviewed Dec 27, 2016Read full review
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Beer

Ballast Point Mocha Marlin

5/10

6.0% alcohol. Not a bad flavor, I thought it would taste more like a stout or Porter but it tastes more like a Amber with flavors added to it. Doesn't have the thickness of quarter has just…

Reviewed Dec 26, 2016Read full review
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Beer

Silver City Brewery Fat Scotch Ake

7/10

9.2% alcohol. It doesn't taste that high, has a very nice crisp flavor to it. I like Scotch ales in general although sometimes they have a weird taste. This one doesn't have that weird tast…

Reviewed Dec 24, 2016Read full review
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Cigars

Rocky Patel Nicaraguan

7/10

Some resistance to the draw but not bad. Medium smoke output. Very smooth taste. I like the texture the smoke leaves on the tongue after inhaling. Silky.

Reviewed Dec 18, 2016Read full review

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4–6 Mixed to good

7–8 Recommended

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