San Antonio Tastings April 23-28

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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 4/26 – Nue Vodka 4/27 – Black Feather Whiskey 4/27 – Distinguido Tequila 4/27 – Sauza Hornitos Tequila 4/27 – Western Son Vodka 4/27 – 1800 Silver Tequila 4/27 – Amorada Tequila 4/27 – Codigo 1530 Tequila 4/27 – Glenmorangie 4/27 – Malibu Lager Beer 4/27 – Western Son Vodka 4/28 – Barossa & O... Read More

Lubbock Tastings April 23-28

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Taste some good stuff this month and HOP by the Lubbock store for our in-store samplings.   6816 Slide Road 4/20 – 4/27 Black Feather Whiskey 4/28 – Black Feather Whiskey 4/28 – Rebecca Creek Whiskey, Enchanted Rock Vodka and Texas Ranger Whiskey 4/28 – Landon Winery

Lubbock Tastings April 16-21

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Taste some good stuff this month and HOP by the Lubbock store for our in-store samplings.   6816 Slide Road 4/20 – Shiner Brewery 4/20 – Black Feather Whiskey 4/20 – Dogfish Brewery 4/20 – Prairie Vodka and Gin 4/21 – Black Feather Whiskey 4/21 – Blk Eye Vodka 4/21 – Malibu Lager Beer

San Antonio Tastings April 16-21

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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 4/19 – Penasco Tequila 4/19 – Canadian Mist 4/19 – Dogfish Brewery 4/20 – Devil’s River Bourbon 4/20 – Fire Oak Vodka 4/20 – Western Son Vodka 4/20 – Black Feather Whiskey 4/20 – Deep Eddy Straight Vodka 4/20 – Fire Oak Vodka 4/20 – Malibu Lager Beer 4/20 – Prairie Vodka 4/20 – Talamonti Vi... Read More

San Antonio Tastings April 9

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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 4/13 – Hacienda de Chihuahua 4/13 – Moosehead Brewery 4/13 – Shiner Bock Brewery 4/13 – Uno Por Favor Tequila 4/14 – Georgetown Wine 4/14 – Barossa Vineyard & Oyster Bay Vineyard 4/14 – Jameson Brewery 4/14 – Rebecca Creek Whiskey, Enchanted Rock Vodka and Texas Ranger Whiskey 4/14 – Western Son Vodka SA SUPE... Read More

San Antonio Tastings April 2 – 7

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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 4/4 – Taste, Savor & Save : Candoni, Yalumba, Marchesi, Ca’Momi, Ca’Bolani, Bench, TX Hills & More! 4/6 – Altstadt Beer, John Drew Brands, Sugarlands Moonshine 4/7 – Abandonado Tequila, Barossa Wine, Western Son Vodka, Stolen Whiskey & Rum SA SUPERSTORE– 5219 De Zavala Road 4/4 – Sauvignon Blanc Wine Class : Momo, The N... Read More

Lubbock Tastings April

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Taste some good stuff this month and HOP by the Lubbock store for our in-store samplings.   6816 Slide Road 4/6 – Cupcake Wine 4/7 – Malibu Beer 4/20 – Shiner Beer, Dogfish Head Beer, Prairie Vodka & Gin 4/21 – Blk Eye Vodka, Malibu Beer
National Chip and Dip Day

National Chip and Dip Day

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National Chip and Dip Day is officially observed on March 23, but if you’re like us, every day is national chip and dip day. We just call it chips and salsa, a true Texas staple! From tailgating to a day at the lake, dips like salsa, guacamole, queso, and hundreds more make awesome snacks. They’re easy to make and don’t require a lot of prep. Just grab a bag of chips and dig in! Nowadays, you’ll find all kinds of chips available at your local Spec’s from traditional tortilla chips, pot... Read More
Margarita Recipes

Celebrate National Margarita Day With 5 Refreshing Margarita Recipes

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Margaritas are arguably the lushest and popular of all tequila-based cocktails. And they’re popular for good reason! But they don’t just come in the lime variety, my thirsty amigos. Margaritas have many versatile, fiesta-inducing flavors. And in honor of National Margarita Day, we’ve picked out 5 of our favorites. Try one (or a few) of the recipes and we bet you and your party guests will be quite impressed. Watermelon Rita Ingredients 2 oz of silver tequila 1 oz of fresh lime juice 1 oz ... Read More

Vintage 2015 (Mostly) Cru Classé Bordeaux Tasting

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Events, Wine
Vintage 2015 Mostly Cru Classé Bordeaux Tasting Hosted by Spec’s Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice Spec’s will host over 30 Bordeaux chateau owners, directors, and/or winemakers presenting 62 mostly Cru Classé Bordeaux wines all from the suberb 2015 vintage in a standup- and-walk-around tasting format. This is our seventh time to host such a delegation from Bordeaux and each of the previous events have been smashing successes. The list of well-known... Read More
Holiday party tray from Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Party Trays For The Holidays

Spec’sology Blog, Catering, Entertain, Holidays
The holidays are here and that means family, friends, parties, and, unfortunately, lots of time in the kitchen. For those who aren’t confident in their cooking skills, are unsure what to bring to the office party, or just don’t want to spend the holidays in the kitchen trying to keep everybody fed – a Spec’s party tray may be just the answer you’re looking for. With platters featuring artisanal cheeses, savory tenderloin, charcuterie, sliders, sandwiches and so much more, Spec’s will... Read More