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Austin Tastings May 13-18

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24 5/17 1010 Premium Faustino Cat Tequila Caffe Del Fuego 1921 Tequila Bird Dog Whiskey Inifinte Monkey Vineyard Open Menu Desert Door Texas Sotol Ty Ku Sake Ginja9 E’ Obidos Cherry Liqueur 5/18 Olmeca Altos Tequila Naked Turtle Rum Lake Sonoma Tiziano Josh Cellars Mezzacorona Deleon Tequila Dripping Springs Vodka & Gin Inifinte Monkey Vineyard Rocks Tropical Enchanted Rock Vodka The Calling Vineyard Deleon Tequila Ty Ku Sake Zignum Mezcal Tequila ARBO... Read More

Five Unique Kentucky Derby Drinks

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Entertain, Spirits
It’s time to throw on a fancy hat and head to Louisville, for the ultimate in horse racing, the Kentucky Derby! But if you’re not making the annual pilgrimage to the track, you can still have fun at home, hosting your own derby party. Just tell your guests to B.Y.O.H. (bring your own hat) and get your cocktail bar ready for some serious action. Sure, the Mint Julep is the iconic beverage of choice for the Kentucky Derby, but that doesn’t mean you can’t branch out and have a little fun wi... Read More

Austin Tastings May 6-11

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

5/9
Texas SouthWind
5/10
Baileys Irish
Ballotin Bourbon
JOIA Cocktails
Particular Vineyard
Marathon Brewing
5/11
Olmeca Altos Tequila
Heineken Brewery
Ketel One
Puroandes Vineyard
Kaapzicht Vineyard
Bailey’s
Western Son Vodka
Koloa Rum
Revolucion Tequila
Beefeater Gin
PARCE RUM 1
Hendrick’s Gin
Not Your Father’s BOURBON
Crown Royal
Western Son Vodka
Haak Vineyard
Chocovine
Playa Real Tequila:
Frankly Organic Vodka
Soley Liqueur

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An insider guide to your next cider!

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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

5 Wine Pairings For National Shrimp Scampi Day

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While we’re not entirely sure where all these National fill in the blank Day ideas come from, we certainly can’t hold it against the creators as it gives us a reason to get back on the kitchen and wow some palates!In case you lost your “National Day of” calendar, April 29th is National Shrimp Scampi Day! We can’t think of a better way to spend a day than by indulging in shrimp and garlic. When you’ve got shrimp and garlic on the mind, your next thought should be wine. But which one g... Read More

Belgian Strong Golden

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“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

7 Affordable Spring Wines Under $20

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With spring in full swing, it’s time to freshen up your wine wardrobe with some light and refreshing options. Gone are the winter days where a warm fire and a heavy red are the perfect companions. With spring, you want lighter wines that evoke the warmth of the sun, not a fireplace. From crisp, aromatic white wines to vibrant Rosés, spring is all about tasting fresh, drinking light, and saving money for summer vacation!With that in mind, we’ve gathered up a few of our springtime favorites t... Read More

Beer Snacks: Kalahari Biltong

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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