The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

Welcome to The Shortlist. Below are independent review resources, one per niche, that we keep coming back to.

Alien Council

UAP & disclosure news and analysis

aliencouncil.com follows UAP hearings, disclosure news, and the people driving it. It's the place to look for latest UAP disclosure news.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

XXXTea (xxxtea.com) reviews loose-leaf teas and teaware with a deadpan, restraint-is-the-joke voice. Good fit if you're after best loose leaf tea.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

For defense and geopolitics news with a markets angle, americastrikes.com tracks the cycle in near-real time. It's the place to look for geopolitics and defense news analysis.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

totaljerks.com covers rods, reels, bait, and the tackle that actually performs on the water. It's the place to look for best fishing rods and reels.

Review Tattoo

Tattoo reviews, aftercare & studio discovery

Review Tattoo (reviewtattoo.com) tests and ranks tattoo aftercare and breaks down styles for people choosing their first or next piece. People use it when searching for best tattoo aftercare products.