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El Paso Tastings May 6-11

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Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these El Paso area locations for our in-store samplings. EL PASO SUPERSTORE -655 Sunland Park 5/10 Alexander Valley Vineyards Karbach Brewery 5/11 Particular Vineyards Sam Adams Brewery Heineken Brewery Baileys Irish Bulleit Bourbon Oban Malt Beefeater Gin EL PASO EAST – 2036 N Zaragoza Road 5/10 Alexander Valley Vineyard 5/11 Heineken Brewery Crown Royal Dickel Bourbon Western Son Vodka NORTH MESA – 7933 N Mesa 5/11 Particular Vineyard

An insider guide to your next cider!

Beer, Beer Reviews, Entertain, Pairings
By Zach DehghanpoorAustin Eastciders Rosé CiderAustin Eastciders Rose Dry CiderWhen I first tasted Austin Eastciders’ Rosé Cider, I was immediately brought back to being a 5-year-old with my Persian family, eating Faloodeh, a traditional dessert made with thin vermicelli noodles, and a syrup made from sugar and rose water. If you’ve ever eaten baklava and absolutely loved it, then I recommend this cider. Typically, when you think of rosé, your first instinct might be to expect actual ... Read More

Belgian Strong Golden

Beer, Entertain, Pairings
“The Belgian family of strong golden styles is an absolute favorite of mine to share with friends, especially at dinner. Most are light and crisp with a champagne-like effervescence that plays beautifully alongside just about any dish with lighter flavors. This time of year, with our proximity to the Gulf, I especially enjoy this style with fish” – Joey WilliamsPairing beer and food is still something very novel to many people, but if you take the approach of pairing flavors, drinkable or ... Read More

Beer Snacks: Kalahari Biltong

Entertain, Beer, Deli, Finer Foods, Spec’sology Blog
Click here to view product. Kalahari Biltong“Kalahari Biltong is an honest, simple product that shows, like well executed beer, what great ingredients, good processes and an attention to detail can produce. It pairs with just about any beer style and friends. We enjoyed it with blonde and amber lagers, especially a well-brewed Pilsner.”The craft beer movement was started almost 4 decades ago by people who had experienced good beer abroad and came home to find nothing commercially available o... Read More

Austin Tastings April 29

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

5/3
Western Son Vodka
Buchanans

ARBOR WALK – 10515 N Mopac

5/2
Casa Noble Tequila
5/3
Cenote Blanco Tequila
DrunkenBerry Cocktail
Casa Noble Tequila
5/4
Olmeca Altos Tequila
Dos Equis
Casa Noble Tequila
Frida Kahlo Tequila
Cazadores Tequila
Western Son Vodka
Perfectomundo Tequila
Western Son Vodka

BASTROP – 739 Old Bastrop Hwy

5/3
Western Son Vodka
Sam Adams Brewery
Open Menu
5/4
Olmeca Altos Tequila
Cayman Jack Margarita

HIGHLAND P... Read More

Dallas/Fort Worth Tastings April 29

Events

Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these DFW area locations for our in-store samplings.

WALNUT HILL @ 75 – 9500 N Central Expy

5/2
Casa Noble Tequila
5/3
Karbach Brewery
Tanqueray Gin
Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
Tyrconnell Irish Whiskey
Olmeca Altos Tequila
Ballotin Whiskey
Casa Noble Tequila
Sam Adams Brewery
Perfectomundo Tequila
Western Son Vodka
DASH Vodka
5/4
Olmeca Altos Tequila
Don Julio Tequila
Dos Equis
Desert Door M
Cenote Tequila
Etude Vineyard
Beringer Vineyard
Stags Leap Vin... Read More

San Antonio Tastings April 29

Events

Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these San Antonio area locations for our in-store samplings.

LIVE OAK – 14623 IH 35 N

5/2
Casa Noble Tequila
5/3
Cenote Tequila
Stolichnaya Lime Vodka
Casa Noble Tequila
5/4
Olmeca Altos Tequila
30-30 Tequila
Dos Equis
Ryno Tequila
Don Julio Tequila
Blue Chair Bay Rum
Cazadores Tequila
Don Julio Silver
Distinguido Tequila
Casa Noble Tequila
Beefeater Gin

SA SUPERSTORE– 5219 De Zavala Road

5/2
Casa Noble Tequila
5/3
Karbach Brewery
30-30 Tequil... Read More

El Paso Tastings April 30

Events

Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these El Paso area locations for our in-store samplings.

EL PASO SUPERSTORE -655 Sunland Park

5/3
Frida Kahlo Tequila
Western Son Vodka
5/4
Cayman Jack Margarita
Crown Royal
Cenote Tequila
Open Menu
Gran Coronel Tequila

EL PASO EAST – 2036 N Zaragoza Road

5/3
Sam Adams Brewery
5/4
Cayman Jack Margarita
Crown Royal
Beefeater Gin

NORTH MESA – 7933 N Mesa

5/3
Western Son Vodka
5/4
Cayman Jack Margarita

Austin Tastings April 22-27

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

4/25
Rutherford Vineyard
Karbach Brewery
4/26
1010 premium Drinks
Rodney Strong Vineyard
Dogfish Head Brewery
Stolichnaya Vodka
Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
Omission Ultimate Light
Uno Por Favor Tequila
Still Austin Rye Gin
4/27
Inifinte Monkey Vineyard
Western Son Vodka
Dos Equis Lager
Olmeca Altos Tequila
Devils River Bourbon
Mezzacorona Vineyard
Desert Door Texas Sotol
Marchesi Incisa Vineyard
Michelob Ultra
Fire Oak Vodka
Ballotin Whiskey
Cat Tequila
Parti... Read More

Dallas/Fort Worth Tastings April 22-27

Events

Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these DFW area locations for our in-store samplings.

WALNUT HILL @ 75 – 9500 N Central Expy

4/26
Hahn Vineyard
Smith&Hook Vineyard
Uno Por Favor Tequila
Rodney Strong Vineyard
Uncommon Wine
Cosos
Olmeca Altos Tequila
Hiro Sake
Treaty Oak Bourbon
Waterloo Gin
Tanqueray Gin
4/27
Ginja9 E’ Obidos Cherry Liqueur
BLK Eye Vodka
Particular Vineyard
Inifinte Monkey Vineyard
Western Son Vodka
Dos Equis Lager
Olmeca Altos Tequila
Babe Vineyard
Blue Chai... Read More