Epinions Recent Reviews for fitandfun71

Very disappointing, especially after my experiences with the Champion and President.

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 22:53:23 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - The technical stuff (according to the Punch web site)- Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan and Dominican Republic. Binder: the predictable Connecticut Broadleaf. Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Ring Gauge: They say a 46 but it looks more like a 48 to...

(The Case of) Shipyard's Pumpkinhead Ale: A Review Noir

Sat, 29 Oct 2005 07:31:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2002 - IN THE HARD TO FIND BEER SECTION; AT BRUGURU'S REQUEST, I HAVE DELETED THAT REVIEW AND REPOSTED IT HERE. PLEASE READ THE RATINGS AND COMMENTS IT RECEIVED. I HAVE PASTED THOSE COMMENTS RIGHT HERE:...

A President to salute!

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 22:57:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - The stats: 8 1/2" long with ring gauge of 52. What's in it: Filler: a wonderful mix of Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Dominican Republic tobaccos. Binder: Good Ol' USA Connecticut Broadleaf. Wrapper: Ecuadorian. Light up one of these babies at the...

Beware! I'm going to use the word "premium" a lot.

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 17:39:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - First, my bottle of Rain didn't come with with a "harvest" year...probably because the makers eventually caught on that they were making vodka not wine. The folks over at Sazerac Co. (based in Frankfort, KY) like to use the word "premium" a lot. The...

A truly "boutique" bourbon from a lesser known distillery.

Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:33:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - You've seen my reviews on vodka, rum and beer but when the rubber meets the road, I like a nice sniffer of quality Kentucky bourbon at the end of a rough day. As a soon-to-be 34 year old man, I've come to fully appreciate what my home nation has to offer...

If the VSG series is too strong for you...give this a shot.

Sun, 10 Oct 2004 22:18:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - First, let me thank Bruguru for setting up this template so that I could review this cigar. There's a couple of small corrections/additions I need to make before I start this Epinion. 1) The actual name of the cigar is the Ashton Heritage Puro Sol...

Gosling's Flagship - THE standard bearer of standard bearers.

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 21:02:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - This review will mark the last of my trilogy of hard-to-find rums. Unlike George Lucas, there will be NO pale in comparison trilogies after this. I'll be moving on to cigars (calling Bruguru - will need your help with setting up reviews for some of the...

Targeting Gosling's Black Seal...Cruzan Goes Midnight

Tue, 21 Sep 2004 22:52:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - Upon my return to Epinions.com, it seems I keep choosing to review hard to find rums. I don't know what that means...maybe my psychiatri...er...friend...yes
...FRIEND
will be able to tell me the next time I see him. Anyway, Cruzan (a well-known rum...

The Gosling Family Sees "The Light"

Wed, 15 Sep 2004 00:31:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - For years, the word "Gosling" has been analogous with near-black rums that are rich in flavor and heavenly in a "Dark 'n' Stormy." For more information about Gosling's Black Seal rum, I strongly recommend fellow Epinions member nchoward's review - an...

This ain't no Furby....(This review was recently featured on MSNBC.com's Technology and Science section.)

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 00:45:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 -

I discovered these toys this summer by reading a blurb in the Wall Street Journal. I later read about their formal New York City/Toys'r'Us introduction to America that was "hosted" by the guy who plays Mini-Me in the "Austin Powers" movies. I...

Jos. A. Bank Online Store: A Good Option for Men Who Don't Like "In-Store" Shopping

Wed, 23 Oct 2002 00:09:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - PROS: Excellent quality men's clothing, “deals” quite common, reliable shipping process. CONS: Customer service (by phone) iffy, web site login process could be improved. Jos. A. Bank is a men’s clothier that sells its products via...

Not the Worst Choice for Boston Lodging

Tue, 15 Oct 2002 23:29:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - BACKGROUND: The Swissotel chain was once owned by Swissair and it was that airline's "official" hotel. In 2001, Swissair's financial difficulties caused the chain to be sold to Raffles International. UPDATE 2005 - This hotel is now part of the Hyatt...

Not Your Typical Detective Story

Mon, 14 Oct 2002 20:32:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - I will begin this review with an admission: I am a huge fan of Robert B. Parker's Spenser character - the Boston-based private detective with a killer left jab and even more potent knowledge of English literature. I own and have read a sizeable chunk of...

Decent TV Movie/Dreadful Interpretation of a Classic Character in One of His Showcase Stories

Sun, 13 Oct 2002 21:33:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - This review examines Muse Entertainment Enterprises' adaptation of The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle. The adaptation was created for Canadian television. It is about 90 minutes in length. It is one of several recent Sherlock Holmes' adaptations...

Russian Tradition vs. American Classic

Tue, 8 Oct 2002 01:50:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - A few years ago when I was still a law student in Connecticut, I dated a student from a nearby college. She was the youngest of a family of Russian immigrants who had settled in Connecticut in the early 1990's. One night, we went over to her house...

A Lager That Doesn't Live Up to the City's Name...

Sat, 28 Sep 2002 21:24:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - NOSTALGIC RANT: I used to go to college near the city where this beer is produced, Portsmouth, N.H. 10 years ago (still true today), Portsmouth meant a heck of a lot of fun and a lively night even on the coldest of winter weekends. Twenty and...

Ideal for NFL Sunday Afternoons

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 22:27:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - Just the facts, Ma'am (or Sir): Saranac Adirondack Light is produced by the Matt Brewing Company of Utica, New York. This light beer is a lager style with alcohol by volume of 4.5% (by weight 3.6%). Malt used: German Pilsner ; Hops used: Czech Saaz...

Not what I expected...but pleasantly surprised nevertheless.

Wed, 25 Sep 2002 23:40:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - Just the facts, Ma'am (or Sir): My bottle of Redhook Double Black Stout is 22 ounces (650 ml) in size. The label states it is 6% alcohol by weight. It cost me $2.99 plus a 5 cent deposit. The bottle comes from Batch Number: 606016. There is no...

A Welcome Addition to My Freezer

Mon, 23 Sep 2002 17:21:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 -

My 750 ml bottle of Stolichnaya Vanil states that the extracts of "Madagascan and Indonesian" vanilla beans are used to flavor it. I have NO idea about any special characteristics of "Madagascan and Indonesian" vanilla beans; I do know that Stoli...

Would Vito Corleone Drink This Stuff?

Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:27:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fitandfun71 - On the back label of this wine, it describes this wine as "Bright, Fresh, And Expressing Vivid California Fruit". I am glad that Mr. Coppola's idea of vivid in the movies far surpasses his apparent idea of vivid when it comes to expressing California...