Spec’sology Blog

Apple Flavored Cocktails

An Apple Cocktail A Day…

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
With cooler weather starting to arrive, it’s time to roll up that flannel sleeve and embrace the taste of the season! No, we’re not talking about pumpkins; there have been enough pumpkin flavored items unleashed on us in the last month to properly summon The Great Pumpkin King a dozen times over. Instead, we’re talking about the often-overlooked apple. So, join us as we dive into the season were the glorious apple shines as the star ingredient in this list of seasonal of cocktails!Apple Pi... Read More

Austin Tastings October 21

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

10/23
Bushmills Black Irish Whiskey
Tastes Like Chicken Vodka
Seersucker Gin
10/24
Cat Tequila
Kinahan’s Whiskey
Edradour Whisky
10/25
Karbach
Perfectmundo Tequila
Aviation Gin
Brown Sugar Bourbon

10/25
Jelinek
Dos Equis
Smithworks Vodka
Boen
Moravia
Makers Mark Bourbon
Red Eye Rye
Titos Texas Vodka
Clos de los Siete
Banner Vodka & Whiskey
J. Lohr
Stryker Smoked Whiskey
Johnnie Walker
Mionetto
Johnnie Walker
10/2... Read More

Lubbock Tastings October 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

10/25
Newsom Cellars
Titos Texas Vodka
10/26
Campo Viejo
Landon
Red Eye Ry
Perfectmundo Tequila
Slrrrp Shots
Bloody Buddy Ready to drink

The Lowdown on Liqueur: Cocktail Recipes

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When stocking your home bar or even just ordering a drink, the words “liquor” and “liqueur” can appear confounding similar. Besides looking and sounding the same, they also have a lot in common in that both are alcohol, both are fond in stores and at bars and both are used to make cocktails. The key difference between these two is how to use them and how much to use – as mixing them up will lead to an atrocious concoction! We’ll explain the difference and recommend some popular l... Read More

Austin Tastings October 14

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

10/17
High Noon Sun Sips
10/18
Riunite Vineyard
Fire Oak Vodka & Bourbon
Mezza di Mezza R
Baileys
Cantera Negra Tequila
Brown Sugar Bourbon
Knob Creek Bourbon
Jim Beam B
Knob Creek
Red Eye Rye
Antinori Villa
Barrell Bourbon
Uno Por Favor Tequila
Still Austin Bourbon & Gin
10/19
Ketel One Vodka
Chocovine
BARISTA Vineyard
Gold Bar Whiskey & Bourbon
Tanqueray Gin
Austonian Whiskey & Bourbon
Desert Door Texas
Frida Kahlo Tequila
Messina Hof Vi... Read More

Lubbock Tastings October 14

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Taste some good stuff this month and HOP by the Lubbock store for our in-store samplings.

6816 Slide Road

10/18
Bloody Buddy Ready to drink
Cutwater Vodka
Newsom Cellars
Brown Sugar Bourbon
Frankly Vodka
10/19
Texas Southwind
Llano Viva
Tanqueray Gin
Jagermeister
Red Eye Rye
Texas SouthWind
Messina Hof Vineyard
Lone Elm Whiskey
Chocovine

Fall Wedding Cocktails

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The best part of having a fall wedding, besides the lack of sweltering summer heat, is the taste of fall sprinkled throughout the event. Whether it’s leafy table toppers, seasonal flowers, or orange bridesmaid dresses (you laugh but we’ve seen it!) The one component you shouldn’t skimp with the season on is the bar.Having a list of available cocktails makes everything from ordering and budgeting to serving and pleasing guests substantially easier. But what to have on your cocktail list? Se... Read More

Simply Vodka: Easy Vodka Cocktails

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Vodka is one of the easiest spirits to work with when crafting cocktails. Its mild flavor allows it to blend with a variety of ingredients that can be shaken, stirred, and blended into numerous complex cocktails, but where it truly shines is in minimalistic drinks. The fewer the ingredients the easier it is to make, and vodka lends itself perfectly to these kinds of beverages. Check out our list of the most delicious and easiest to whip up vodka cocktails and set yourself up for a low stress fes... Read More

Austin Tastings October 7

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

10/8
Campo Viejo
10/10
El Circo
10/11
Pendleton Whiskey
Cenote Tequila
Basil Hayden Bourbon
Western Son Vodka
Cat Tequila
Crook & Marker
10/12
Fortaleza Tequila
Evan Williams Bourbon
Aviation Gin
Tyku Sake
Bushmills Whiskey
Fire Oak Vodka
Fire Oak Texas Bourbon
Soley Liqueur

ARBOR WALK – 10515 N Mopac

10/10
Cat Tequila
10/11
Cenote Tequila
Basil Hayden Bourbon
Ballotin Whiskey
Bailey’s
Fire Oak Vodka & Bourbon
10/12
Casa D’Aristi Hua... Read More