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Dessert-Inspired Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits, & Finer Foods

Cheers with Dessert: 8 Dessert-Inspired Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
Everyone knows the holidays are a time of indulgence; and most of us also know they’re a time of notorious overindulgence. No other time of the year is it seen as perfectly normal to have several pie options sitting on your table or to begin considering whipped cream as a condiment. With those delicious thoughts in mind, we’ve decided to help you dive a little deeper into the appetizing abyss of delectable desserts by incorporating alcohol! These dessert-inspired cocktails will either help y... Read More

Holiday Bordeaux 2019

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays, Wine, Wine Reviews
I tasted through a lot of Bordeaux in 2019. Not a disproportionately high amount, but Bordeaux has been on a fairly unprecedented run of quality vintages dating back to 2014, so there are a lot of great wines both currently available and coming soon to market (the 2017 and 2018 Bordeaux futures campaigns are still active).The most exciting aspect of tasting is stumbling across a wine that offers real value – a $20-$30 bottle that drinks like it should cost twice that – which surprisingly are... Read More

Austin Tastings December 23

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DRIPPING SPRINGS – 66 Hargraves

12/23
Deep Eddy Straight Vodka
Southern Comfort
Twisted X Lager
Cat Tequila
Tequila Uno Por Favor
12/24
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Branson Cognac
12/27
Susto Mezcal
12/28
Devils River Bourbon
Susto Mezcal
Cat Tequila
Western Son Vodka

BASTROP – 739 Old Bastrop Hwy

12/23
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
12/28
Branson Cognac

HIGH MEADOW – 12611 Hymeadow Dr

12/23
Caffe Del Fuego Coffee Liqueur
Platinum 7X Vodka
Rich & Rare Reserve
12/24/
Bird... Read More

DIY Alcohol Advent Calendar - Spec's Wines, Spirits, & Finer Foods

Cheers to the Season! DIY Alcohol Advent Calendar

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts, Holidays
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 Dece... Read More

Spec’s Top Wines of 2019

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
We are pleased to announce Spec’s TOP WINE PICKS OF 2019! Our wine experts have traveled to Spain, Napa Valley, and everywhere in between this year tasting thousands of different wines to better serve our customers (and to enjoy some great wine too). These will be great for a Holiday gift or a dinner for two. We hope you enjoy trying these amazing wines!Blue Rock ‘Best Barrels’ Cabernet Franc 2016Alexander Valley, California The ‘Best Barrel’ program for Blue Rock is an intensive progr... Read More
Eggnog Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits, & Finer Foods

Eggnog Grog: Eggnog Holiday Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Holidays
Few drinks personify the holiday season like eggnog. While it may not be everyone’s favorite, it certainly hits the spot when spiked with alcohol. With so many varieties of eggnog and eggnog cocktails out there, we decided to offer up some of our favorites to help you get through the holidays!Spiced Eggnog CocktailIngredients1 quart eggnog¼ cup Captain Morgan’s 100-proof spiced rum¼ cup Kahlua2 tablespoons Wild Turkey Kentucky bourbon½ teaspoon pure vanilla extractGround cinnamonGround cl... Read More

Austin Tastings December 16

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

12/18
Rodney Strong
Tastes Like Chicken Vodka
Seersucker Gin 750
Westland
12/19
Southern Comfort
Joseph Magnus Bourbon
Teelings
Lunazul
Particular
Noble Oak Bourbon
Glenrothes
12/20
Moravia
District 7
Red Eye Rye
Uno Por Favor Tequila
Jelinek
Ketel One Vodka
Layer Cake
Tuaca Italian Liqueur
Tito’s Vodka
Gruet Brut
Rhone to the Bone
Aviation Gin
Ty Ku
Fonseca
Cakebread
Carolan’s Irish Cream
Yellow Rose Blended Whiskey
Desert Door T
Valdo Prosecco
S... Read More

Holiday Gift Guide - Spec's Wines, Spirits, & Finer Foods

Spec’s Holiday Helper Guide

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts, Holidays
GiftingSome of our top gifts to give your friends and loved ones for the holiday season!Homemade Maple Pecan Pie made with Crown RoyalIt’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 KitPerfect for the friend that’s ... Read More