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Austin Tastings December 9

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24 12/11 Tastes Like Chicken Vodka Seersucker Gin 12/12 Still Austin Bourbon 12/13 Moravia Stella Artois Maker’s Mark Bourbon Cruzan Rum On The Rocks Knob Creek Old Fashion Tito’s Vodka J. Lohr Fonseca Bin La Fiole Du Pape Valduero Western Son Dripping Springs Heineken Susto Mezcal Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum Riunite Yellow Rose 12/14 Five Farms Bergmann Aviation Gin Ty Ku Sake Stella Artois Joto Green and Blue Sake 12/14 Austonian Whiskey Tia Maria Co... Read More
Botanical Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Botanical Cocktails: Raising a Glass to the Garden

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
Next time you hit up the farmers market for fresh veggies, fruits, and flowers, consider turning your farm-to-table goodness into a farm-to-bar cocktail!Botanical cocktails are garden-inspired cocktails that can encompass a myriad of ingredients relating to a plant. Everything from spices and herbs to oils and tinctures to create a naturally delicious beverage that flaunts your bar skills and your green thumb! Whether you get your ingredients from the grocery store, farmers market or just pick t... Read More

Austin Tastings December 2

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

12/4
Tastes Like Chicken Vodka
Seersucker Gin
12/6
Dos Equis
Desert Door Texas
Westland
Cutwater Vodka
Budweiser
Susto Mezcal
Goodnight Loving Vodka
12/7
Roxor Gin
Wheatley Vodka
Gin Mare
1792 Ridgemont
Budweiser
Susto Mezcal
Bushmills Black Irish Whiskey

ARBOR WALK – 10515 N Mopac

12/6
Western Son Vodka
Laphroaig
Susto Mezcal
Goodnight Loving Vodka
12/7
Austonian Whsikey
Susto Mezcal
Bushmills Black Irish Whiskey
Roxor Gin

BASTROP – 73... Read More

Thanksgiving Digestifs - Spec's Wines, Spirits, & Finer Foods

Thanksgiving Digestifs – The Anti-Food Coma

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays
It’s culturally rare for Americans to indulge in a multicourse meal over several hours, but Thanksgiving is one of those times we do exactly that. It’s also a time to consider wrapping up your meal with a digestif!What Are Digestifs?Digestifs are much more popular in European countries where families often gather for large grand meals later in the evening leaving them rather full, and therefore in need of a way to settle the stomach before bed. This is where a digestif comes in.What Is The P... Read More
Cake Inspired Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits, & Finer Foods

Let Them Drink Cake – Cake Cocktails

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
Have your cake and drink it too with these mouthwatering cake cocktails! Skip the oven and warm up the shaker instead. All you need are a few ingredients, a shaker, some ice, and of course sprinkles – even if you don’t need them for a particular cocktail, sprinkles are always good to have on hand! These crowd-pleasers are perfect for any occasion but especially birthdays, weddings, bridal showers, and neighborhood get-togethers. So, gather your pals and get to caking with these 10 delici... Read More
Spiked Thanksgiving Dishes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Spiked Thanksgiving

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Entertain, Holidays
Thanksgiving is coming up soon, and this year why not kick up the fun by infusing your holiday dishes with a little something extra! We talk a lot about food and wine pairings, but did you know that if it pairs well you can cook it right into the dish? We’re talking everything from bourbon to beer to biscuits and birds!We’ve put together some of our favorites to help you add a splash of palate pizzazz to your plate!Rosé Cranberry SauceIngredients1 ½ cups Rosé12 oz fresh cranberries2 cups ... Read More

Austin Tastings November 25

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

11/25
Suntory Haku Vodka and Gin
Scotto Family Chardonnay
11/26
Mozart Liqueur
Layer Cake Vineyard
The Plan Vineyard
Brown Sugar Bourbon
Ballotin Whiskey
Suntory Toki Whiskey
Inifinte Monkey Vineyard
11/27
Carpene Malvotl
Bariano Prosecco
Gran Centenario Tequila
Absolut Vodka
Bud Black Lager
Castelvecchi
B.R Cohn
Particular Vineyard
Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon
Waterloo No.9 Gin
Sixth Street Bourbon
Valdo
Devils River Bourbon
Bushmills Black Irish Whiskey
Cat... Read More

Specs-tacular Gift Baskets – The Art of Gifting Well

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Gifts, Holidays
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... Read More
Cigar & Spirit Pairings, Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer foods

Easy Cigar & Spirit Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Pairings, Spirits
“Shall we retire to the study for cigars and brandy?” You’ve heard this before in a movie and they always make it sound so relaxing, but what happens if you have no idea what you’re doing when it comes to pairing a cigar with a fine spirit? Well, you either get it wrong and everyone notices, or you get it right and everyone notices. Either way, people are going to find out whether you know what you’re doing or not and, depending on the company, judge you accordingly.  So, instead ... Read More