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An insider guide to your next cider for August!

Beer, Beer Reviews, Entertain, Pairings
By Zach Dehghanpoor After years of enjoying the hops-mania that’s been surging in the beer community, cider is coming in as a real game changer and palette cleanser. Gluten free, dry and sweet, and so, so easy to drink – the cider side of craft and local beer is what Apples to Apples is here to explore! Woodchuck Sangria Cider Being a man, you’re not really expected to enjoy certain things; Facials, Appletinis, Sangria… Well it’s 2019 and things are different!  ... Read More

Frozen Summer Fun

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Summer is officially in full swing and that means your blender should be too! Nothing is as refreshing on a scalding hot summer day in Texas than a delicious frozen cocktail! Frozen cocktails are surprisingly easy to whip up, contrary to the bartenders face when you order that third round of piña coladas! Most frozen drinks have the same basic ingredients: – Liquor: typically tequila, rum, or vodka – Liqueur: usually triple sec, blue curacao, or crème de cacao – ... Read More

Austin Tastings July 29

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

8/2
Haak Vineyard
Not Your Father’s BOURBON
Jameson Whiskey
Joto Sake
Fistful of Bourbon
8/3
Corona
Koloa Hawaiian Rum
Shirakabe
Rocks Tropical
Enchanted Rock Vodka
Breckenridge
1010 Premium Whisky
Bud Light

ARBOR WALK – 10515 N Mopac

8/2
Western Son Vodka
San Antonio Wine
Fistful of Bourbon
8/3
Corona
Jameson Whiskey
Shirakabe

BASTROP – 739 Old Bastrop Hwy

8/2
San Antonio Wine
8/3
Corona
Western Son Vodka

HIGHLAND PARK – 57... Read More

Austin Tastings July 22

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

7/24
Opolo Vineyard
7/26
Western Son Vodka
Russian Standard Vodka
Qui Tequila
Lake Vineyard
Jameson Whiskey
Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer
Western Son Vodka
Suntory Haku Vodka, Gin & Whiskey
Red Eye Rye
WildJune Gin
Ballotin Whiskey
Crown Royal
Qui Tequila
7/27
Rekorderlig Cider
New Amsterdam Vodka
Johnnie Walker
Tyku Sake
Austonian Whiskey & Bourbon
OMAS CHERRY INFUSED VODKA
Gold Bar Whiskey
1010 Premium Drinks
Cat Tequila
Ketel One Vodka
Bushmills... Read More

Tour de Pour: Zone 3

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
Welcome to the final week of Spec’s Le Pour de France wine tour! We’re following the riders across France and giving you a rundown of the wine regions they’re in so as they’re pedaling you can be pouring glasses of regional favorites.  This week brings us into the south of France for some truly incredible wines with a rich history of production and viniculture. Languedoc-Roussillon Region With 300,000 hectares of vineyards covering the Languedoc-Roussillon region is France’s... Read More

VIVE LA FRANCE

Entertain, Wine
Bastille day might be the French National Day, but we’re happy to celebrate this historic day here in Texas! And what better way to toast to this auspicious occasion than with a bottle of French wine? We’re taking the guess work out of which label to share with friends, both local and international, for raising a glass with Liberation de Paris wines! At the heart of Liberation Wine’s production is the French passion for quality, sharable wine. Variety, flavor and affordable prices come ... Read More

Austin Tastings July 15

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

7/18
Shiner Brewery
Pura Vida Tequila
7/19
OMAS CHERRY INFUSED VODKA
Frankly Vodka
Marchesi Incisa
Jim Beam Bourbon
Red Eye Rye
Zignum Mezcal Tequila
Don Q Rum
Dulce Vida Tequila
Bailey’s
Perfectomundo Tequila
Simple Vodkanew
7/20
Inifinte Monkey Vineyard
Bulleit Bourbon
Bud Light
Playa Real Tequila
Fire Oak Vodka
Fire Oak Bourbon
Ole Smoky Moonshine
Bulleit Bourbon
Simple Vodka
1010 Premium Drinks
Bushmills Whiskey
Captain Morgan Rum
Uno Por Favor ... Read More

Pour de France: Zone 2

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Wine
Welcome to the second week of Spec’s Le Pour de France wine tour! We’re following the riders across France and giving you a rundown of the wine regions they’re in so as they’re pedaling you can be pouring glasses of regional favorites.  We begin this week with the longest stage in the tour, stage 7, which is also the beginning of the delicious Burgundy wine region and then takes us into the Southwestern France wine region for some hidden gems! Burgundy Region Stage 7: Friday, ... Read More

Pour de France: Zone 1

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
In honor of the world’s greatest bicycle race, the Tour de France, Spec’s will be taking you on a side-by-side tasting tour of the wine regions the cyclist will be riding through. We call it the Pour de France, and yes, we think it’s a clever name as well. We’ll be taking you through 2 regions per blog and providing a little background on the area as well as some recommendations from the region.  We suggest you rally your friends for a watch party and raise a glass to the vineyar... Read More