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Owned and operated by the same Houston family since 1962, Spec’s is a true destination shopping experience. We now operate over 150 stores all over the great state of Texas and offer a large selection of wines, spirits and finer foods.
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What Is Soju? Explore The Hottest Korean Liquor

Entertain, Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
Estimated Reading Time: 7 MinutesExplore the Hottest Korean LiquorWith the global rise in popularity of South Korean K-Pop music, it’s no surprise that another part of the culture has taken off as well. You may not have heard of it before, but you will! What exactly is Soju? Soju is a distilled spirit that originated in Korea. It is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in South Korea, and it has also gained popularity around the world in recent years. In fact, Jinro Soju is the best-sel... Read More
The History of Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

The History of Spec’s

Spec’sology Blog

The History of Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Spec’s, the iconic Texas retail chain, began in 1962 when Carroll B. “Spec” Jackson and his wife Carolynn opened their first store in Houston. The name of the store originated from “Spec” Jackson’s nickname, which referred to his spectacles. The couple’s goal was simply to make enough to support their family while being of service to their community. Turns out Texas had bigger plans in store for these two entre... Read More

Floral Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Floral Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes

After a chilly winter nothing warms the heart quite like Spring’s vivid flowers and fresh blooms! And we can’t think of a prettier way to praise the petals than by adding them to a cocktail.
Floral cocktails are as delicious as they are beautiful, and we think they’re the perfect way to welcome in the changing of the seasons! Check out some of our favorite floral cocktails and be sure to hit up your local florists for the pretty parts!
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Ingredients

2 oz. Bloom London Dry Gin
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Must-Try Spring Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

5 Must-Try Spring Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes

Nothing screams spring like colorful flowers and fresh blooms! And we can’t think of a more suiting way to praise the plethora of petals popping up along our path than by raising a cocktail or two in their honor!

Light and bright botanical cocktails are as delicious as they are beautiful, and we think they’re the perfect way to welcome in the changing of the seasons! Check out some of our favorite spring cocktails and get ready for a taste of sunshine!

 
Ginger-Peach Spring Fling... Read More

Best Drink Pairings for Irish Food - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Best Drink Pairings for Irish Food

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays, Pairings

Instead of writing this in an Irish accent with references to leprechauns and green beer, we’re going to throw a little Irish culture at you. And by culture, we mean food.

Not many of us stateside are familiar with traditional Irish fare, and assume corned beef and cabbage is a favorite on the dinner tables of Ireland. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Corned beef and cabbage actually comes from the early days of Irish immigrants in America, not Ireland itself. So, we’re going to focus... Read More

Top Ten Peanut Butter Whiskeys - Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods

Top 10 Peanut Butter Whiskeys

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
Estimated Reading Time: 3 MinutesPeanut butter whiskey is about as American as a spirit can get! The combination of whiskey and peanut butter may seem unconventional, but it makes delicious sense once it hits your tongue. The United States boasts the largest concentration and greatest diversity of whiskey production globally. Meanwhile, peanuts and peanut butter are widely available across the world, but no other country has integrated them into their cuisine as extensively as America has. So…... Read More
Top Ten Texas Bourbons - Shop Bourbon at Spec's

Top 10 Best Texas Bourbons

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
All About Texas BourbonsThey say everything is bigger in Texas, and nowadays that goes for bourbon too! Texas has become a hotspot for up-and-coming spirits as well as the base of operations for several established Texas-owned distilleries. In fact, there are so many that we thought it’d be helpful if we gathered up all of our favorite Texas bourbons and gave you a little rundown on each.Cheers! Blackland Texas Pecan Brown Sugar Bourbon Distilled in Fort Worth, TX Blackland has partnered ex... Read More
6 Must-Try Texas Gins - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Top Texas Gins

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits

At its core, gin is simply a neutral spirit that has been flavored with a specific recipe of botanicals (herbs, roots, and citrus). By definition, juniper berries must be a part of that recipe as they give gin its defining flavor.

Thankfully for us, the Texas Hill Country is packed with natural flavors. From native pecan trees and rustic lavender to juniper trees and wild rosemary, our local landscape is awash in botanical inspiration.

Gin has been around since the thirteenth century, so w... Read More

10 Must-Try Malbecs - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

10 Must-Try Malbecs

Spec’sology Blog, Wine

Malbec wines are known for their exotic flavor, deep purple color, and for being the quintessential big red. They’re made from a dark variety of grapes that are tricky to mature properly without the topography of a valley and an equatorial climate. Malbec wines require a lot of sunlight and high elevation spots, making them not as common as other red wines in the west. That’s why most Malbecs are sourced from South America and Southern parts of Europe.

The Malbec grape originates from Fra... Read More

Easy To Make Party Cocktails - Spec'c Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Easy To Make Party Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes

Throwing a cocktail party at home is a great opportunity to ensure your bar is fully stocked with everything you’ll need to keep the good times flowing! From spirits and mixers to liquors and syrups, we’ve put it all together for you and even thrown in some recipes!

 
Tools
You can usually find a bartender tool set that has most of what you need, but there are a few staples you should never skimp on. Like a shaker for mixing drinks, a strainer for pouring them, a jigger for measuri... Read More

7 Best Mardi Gras Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

7 Best Mardi Gras Cocktails for Fat Tuesday

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays

Mardi Gras is all about overindulgence, in fact, the name itself is French for Fat Tuesday. It takes place the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and is a celebration of all the rich food and drinking excessiveness before the leaner days of Lent begin. The most famous Mardi Gras celebration in America takes place in New Orleans, home to some of the richest food and an abundance of alcohol in the US.

Check out some of our favorite Fat Tuesday tipples to put the party in your mardi and laissez les bo... Read More

Valentine's Day Wine & Cheese Pairings - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Valentine’s Day Wine & Cheese Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays, Pairings

A lot of time is spent crafting the perfect wine pairing for Valentine’s Day dinner, and for good reason as the right wine can take an average meal to a whole new level. But what about before the meal? A wine and cheese appetizer is an excellent way to set the mood for a classy evening.

As purveyors of fine wines and gourmet cheese, we might have some ideas to help get you started!
Wine & Cheese Pairings
Moscato D’Asti + Gorgonzola
Funkier cheeses call for a sweeter wine, and the f... Read More