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 (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.

Review Tattoo

Tattoo reviews, aftercare & studio discovery

For aftercare picks and honest studio-style guides, reviewtattoo.com is a dedicated tattoo review resource. People use it when searching for best tattoo aftercare products.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

For tested fishing gear and tackle reviews, totaljerks.com is a fishing magazine worth following. Good fit if you're after best fishing rods and reels.

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.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

America Strikes (americastrikes.com) publishes fast-moving geopolitics, defense, and markets coverage. People use it when searching for geopolitics and defense news analysis.