Spec’sology Blog - Gifts

Valentine’s Day is here, and Spec’s has you covered with gifts for all! Sure, when you think Spec’s, you think alcohol, and while that’s most certainly true, Spec’s also offers a ton of other items to woo your boo! Since you’re probably in a hurry to find a gift and not looking for the history of Valentine’s Day or other random factoids, we’ll get right to it! Gifts for Her A Bouquet of Rosés Korbel Sweet Rosé House Wine Rosé Castellblanch Rosado Brut Carat Cava Budget Friendly Bubbly for your Beloved Ayala Brut Majeur Chandon California Brut Classic Lucien Albrecht

Some of our top gifts to give your friends and loved ones for the holiday season! Homemade Maple Pecan Pie made with Crown Royal It’s everything you love about pie with a subtle kick of everything you love about bourbon. The infusion of Crown Royal Maple Bourbon highlights the seasonal flavors in every slice of sticky sweet perfection! But you’ll want to hurry in and get yours soon as they’re only available for a limited time! Fat Ice Cocktail Spheres Super premium, crystal clear ice. Best for slowly watering down barrel proof and high proof whiskey or cask strength scotch.

When someone opens their home to you and plans and prepares a Thanksgiving Day feast, it’s always appropriate to show your gratitude by bringing something your host or hostess will appreciate. The time of year lends itself to celebration through giving. To help with any gift-giving anxiety you may be experiencing, we’ve put together a handful of gift items that are perfect for a host who loves to plan dinner parties. SPEC’S HOMEMADE CROWN ROYAL MAPLE BOURBON PECAN PIE After spending an hour or so devouring plate after plate of Thanksgiving dinner, there’s no physiological reason you should have room

Your significant other isn’t the only thing that can sweep you off your feet this Valentine’s Day! Chocolate and wine have been having a discreet love affair for centuries and we think you should get in on the action. If paired correctly, chocolate and wine can be the ultimate power couple. Check out our pairing list and get ready to indulge! Chocolate & Sea Salt + Verdejo White wine goes wonderfully with salty foods and the combination of this Spanish Verdejo with a sea salt milk chocolate will unlock a wonderful new world of flavors. Cherry Cordials + Tempranillo The

It’s hard not to notice Christmas is coming even as early as the beginning of November, so you don’t technically need an Advent calendar to remind you but getting to open a little prize is a joy in and of itself! We know it as a calendar with little chocolates hidden behind paper doors that you get to eat every day until Christmas, but what is Advent and where did the calendar come from? What Is An Advent Calendar? Advent is the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and ending on December 25th. Historians estimate that Advent, which derives from

Gifting Some of our top gifts to give your friends and loved ones for the holiday season! Homemade Maple Pecan Pie made with Crown Royal It’s everything you love about pie with a subtle kick of everything you love about bourbon. The infusion of Crown Royal Maple Bourbon highlights the seasonal flavors in every slice of sticky sweet perfection! But you’ll want to hurry in and get yours soon as they’re only available for a limited time! Watermelon Tapping Kit Perfect for the friend that’s always outside grilling! Use this on watermelon as well as other fruits. Included in the

The holidays can be a stressful time. Decorating the house, preparing for guests, hosting guests, feeding guests, and buying presents for everyone all while trying to embrace the holiday spirit can take a toll on even the cheeriest residents of Whoville. A great way to cut your gifting stress down (sorry, but we can’t do anything about your uncle-in-law clipping his toenails in the living room) is to shop Spec’s vast collection of gift baskets! And as an extra bonus, you can just simply call in your order and pick it up at your convenience. Order a Pre-Made or Custom

The Ultimate Guide For Pops Just a friendly reminder that Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th! So, once searching the Internet for “cool gifts for dad” fails, head over to Spec’s and reclaim your title of “Number 1 Kid!” Spec’s has thousands of world-class wines, rare spirits, hard to find beers, and a walk-in humidor featuring thousands of fine cigars! It’s the perfect place to shop for the man who thinks he has it all! You can even create the perfect pops-pleasing gift basket with all of his favorites in no time! Checkout our Father’s Day Gift Guide and let

If you aren’t sure if the old saying, “Mother knows best,” is true, then a quick trip to Spec’s will certainly solidify it as fact. Spec’s has aisles and aisles of mom’s favorites as well as accessories and gift baskets that’ll have her changing your name to Favorite. Below you’ll find a great little gift guide to show mom how much you care. Sweet Delicious Lazzaroni Amaretti Cookies are a great way to tickle her sweet tooth. Lady Walton’s White Chocolate French Vanilla Cookies are a delicious European style wafer cookie filled with creamy white chocolate and a hint of

Whether you’re a new couple full of swoon and lust or you’ve been together so long you finish each other’s sentences, Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love of every kind. So, if you’re looking to add some vino to your vigor, we’ve got the gift guide to help you turn your flights of fancy into flights of wine for a delicious evening of spirited displays of devotion and delight! Capriccio Sweet Sparkling Nestled at the foot of the Andes and surrounded by distinctive landscape, the Bodega Dante Robino winery is part of the "Los Caminos del Vino" (The

Valentine’s Day is approaching! *thump thump* Hear that? That’s the sound of a beating heart! What? Is it yours? Could it mean that all this romantic excitement is getting to you? Or maybe it’s anxiety—because you literally have no idea what to get that special somebody in your life. Yikes! Whether you’ve got yourself a sweetie or you just enjoy spreading the love among close friends and family, there’s no denying that now is the time to start thinking about Valentine’s gift giving. True, you could go with the classic heart-shaped box of chocolates and a dozen roses. But for