EVOOs Rated
The nozzle on this evoo wasn’t functional. Only a minuscule of evoo would come out if forced over several seconds. I took it back to the herbal store in Üsküdar, Istanbul and the merchant, who struggled to get the bottle to work too ended up replacing the nozzle on it. Even with the new nozzle the pour was unreasonably slow so I took the nozzle off entirely. On smell reminiscent of ripe banana and a faint balsamic or vinegar smell. The taste is pleasant (similar to its smell) but I think this evoo is more suitable for salads and cooking.
A peaty, citrus and nutty evoo. Not spicy. Body is light and tasting intensity is low to moderate.
This is reminiscent of walnuts on smell. It does have a faint balsamic or vinegar note on smell that’s not present on taste. On taste the walnuts and citrus come through. It’s not spicy. The body is above medium and tasting intensity is low.
10% oiliness, its still oily but not too heavily, slight citrusy and vinegar aromas, smooth on the throat, no herbs or spices in the flavouring, very slightly nutty but barely noticeable
I like the oiliness of it so it doesn’t coat and overtake your mouth too heavily.
The spiciness and acidity would be a reason for me to deduct 1 star. Overall the EVOO is a good find, and definitely feels like good quality and overall high value.
Aroma is light and not overly pungent, definitely has nutty flavours, texture is a bit too oily for my liking however would go well with a salad, not the biggest fan of the oiliness when sipping on it. The butteriness of it felt like it coated and overlayed on my tastebuds
Very aromatic with grass like scent and pungent green aromas, 2/5 for spiciness and slight hit on the throat aftertaste
A high-quality evoo from Tunisia. On smell the prominent note is green banana followed by mixed herbs and tomatoes. On taste the same. Its body is medium and its tasting intensity is moderate. It’s quite spicy but not long-lasting. A complex and well-balanced evoo to sip on.
This is a hearty evoo. The flavour and smell is tomatoes, olives and blackberries. The body is thick. The tasting intensity is quite high. It’s very spicy. Would be likely good for cooking meats with and pairing with certain cheeses. It is a strong, high-quality evoo.
The smell has a distinctly peach aroma supported by flowers and herbs. Its spice comes quick and sharp. Its body is medium and tasting intensity is between above moderate and high. This is a unique and fun evoo.
I believe this EVOO would go great with bread or a side dish.
probably one of my favorite EVOO to drink, as it’s easy soft and quite complex.
A high-quality, earthy evoo. The prominent note is tomato with a close secondary note of green banana. With that said this evoo overall is on the vegetal versus fruity side displaying a strong ambience of fresh olives, olive tree bark and flowers. Its body is a bit above medium and its tasting intensity is between moderate and high. It’s quite spicy but enjoyable. (A note that the spice has a distinctive flavour to itself) Would be good for cooking with and those wishing to sip an earthy-tasting evoo.
Well balanced Olive Oil; interesting smell and taste, easy on the stomach.
The odor was good but the taste is underwhelming compared to the odor.
Smell was predominantly green banana with a note reminiscent of vinegar. On taste the evoo was clean with no vinegar taste present. A nice taste of yellow banana still present on taste. Body is medium and tasting intensity is a bit below moderate.
More creamy than the intense, weirdly more intense than the intense bottle. It sat better in the stomach than the intense one. Overall the best out of the three different levels of Bustan El Zeitoun.
A nice evoo. A prominent note of tomato but less intense than their Mild and Balanced brands. A bit oily in texture: Less oily than the Mild brand but more oily than the Balanced brand. The body was medium and tasting intensity was moderate. A high-quality evoo.
A complex and well-balanced evoo. A medium body that’s highly reminiscent of tomato, chamomile & green banana. A descent but not long-lasting spice. Its colour is beautiful, swinging on the liquid green side. Its flavour intensity is high. A highly recommended evoo.
Very elegant. A strong taste and smell of ripe tomato with a hint of a floral taste to it. Not Spicy. One of the best ones I’ve had. Highly recommend.
A nice evoo with flavour. Prominent notes of tomato, floral and chamomile. It is a bit oily in texture, even compared to the company’s Balanced brand/evoo. (which I found not oily in texture) Body is a bit below medium and tasting intensity is moderate.
A beautiful and perfect mix between ripe banana and a floral earthy taste, both flavours very prominent and overall extremely creamy. Not spicy.
Definitely one of the better olive oils I’ve tried. Personally I tasted a little bit of banana at first but then a sudden and strong hit of almonds which lasted quite a while and was very buttery overall. Not too spicy but noticeable which doesn’t last all too long. I would highly recommend
Consistently one of my favourite evoos each year. This evoo has a high note of almonds and a touch of flower and herbs. Its prominent nutty flavour makes this evoo special to me. It’s excellent to sip on or pour on bread.
I bought this evoo in a boutique in Istanbul in the Üsküdar district. We were told the “Taş Baskı” label means that it was created using a tradition stone press method. (Which is interesting) The smell is a strong ripe banana, but there is a vinegar or balsamic-type scent also coming through. The taste, on the other hand, is clean, soft, texture is a bit creamy, and the prominent note is still ripe/yellow banana. (No balsamic/vinegar taste at all) Overall, the taste is soft, on the fruity side (versus vegetal) and pleasant.
It smells floral, light in smell and taste was so drinkable actually. You can feel the spice at the end of your journey
While you feel like you’re smelling plants, tomato scents may hit your nose. A wonderful olive oil that gives you mixed feelings
It has a soothing texture. It makes you think that it will give you calmness when you drink it.
Its smell was not that good but taste was good actually
It tastes great. It feels like smelling a plant.
I really like it. It has a good and light smell and its taste was so light too
The nozzle on the bottle was sealed. I needed to remove the nozzle to get the evoo out. (One could like puncture the plastic nozzle too) Smell was nutty with a scent reminiscent of balsamic oil or vinegar. The texture was thick and hazy. The taste was on the nutty side. This is more of a cooking evoo.