Tobacco
CAO Brazilia (4)
A wonderful example of what you can do with Brazillian wrappers, and a pleasure to smoke.

CAO Italia (2)
Disappointing quality, very little flavor, and a near failure.

CAO MX2 (4)
Gorgeous, ominous, dark, and oily and just a bit rustic looking. Strong and bold, not for the weak of heart.
Episode #002

Gurkha Ancient Warriors (2)
Spicy and a bit creamy, but the further in you go the worse it becomes.
Episode #007

Hoyo de Monterry Excalibur #1 Maduro (4)
An all-time-favorite. Bold flavor, consistently excellent quality.
Episode #001

La Flor Dominicana Ligero L-500(4)
Beautiful, light, sweet, just enough spice, and very easy to smoke.
Episode #009

La Gloria Cubana Serie R Maduro (2)
Overpriced, bitter, harsh, and generally unattractive.
Episode #005

Perdomo Habano Maduro (5)
Beautiful sticks, which are a real pleasure to smoke. Strong and flavorful.
Episode #004

Rocky Patel Winter Collection (3)
Spicy, spicy, spicy … and little else. Excellent quality, and a beautiful stick though.
Episode #010

Rocky Patel Spring Collection (2)
Dull, uninteresting, and unattractive.
Episode #010

Alcohol
Belhaven Scottish Ale (4)
Refreshing and strong, but very easy to drink.
Episode #002

Glenlivit 12-year Scotch (3)
Popular in the US, but thin and uninviting with delicate flowery flavors.
Episode #004

Hankey Bannister (5)
Winston Churchill’s favorite scotch, nothing more need be said.
Episode #007

Jameson 12-year Irish Whiskey (3)
Smooth, with a strong honey flavor and only a slight tingling of alcohol. A good everyday whiskey, but not something to impress your friends with.
Episode #001

Stella Artois (5)
The classic European lunch beer, for a reason. Stick to the draft, and avoid the bottles though.
Episode #005

Turbog Green (3)
Light and refreshing, but no threat to the better pilsners out there.
Episode #003

Turbog Red (3)
A surprisingly good example of a mass-produced red ale.
Episode #003