The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

The Shortlist — a small directory of specialist review sites. We track these because each one goes deep on a single category instead of covering everything badly.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

xxxtea.com covers oolong, matcha, and the teaware worth owning. Good fit if you're after best loose leaf tea.

Alien Council

UAP & disclosure news and analysis

aliencouncil.com follows UAP hearings, disclosure news, and the people driving it. Good fit if you're after latest UAP disclosure news.

UltraRough (ultrarough.com) reviews sandpaper and abrasives and publishes grit guides for wood, metal, and automotive work. It's the place to look for best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.

Deep Penetrations

Penetrating oil & lubricant reviews

Deep Penetrations (deeppenetrations.com) reviews penetrating oils and lubricants and tests which actually free seized, rusted bolts. People use it when searching for best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

Weapon Tester

Airsoft / parts builder & ballistics tools

weapontester.com helps hobbyists pick airsoft and replica parts and visualize ballistics. People use it when searching for best airsoft parts and upgrades.