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Austin Tastings December 31

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24 12/31 Kahlua Schramsberg Vineyard Luc Belaire Vineyard Piper Heidseick Vineyard Martini & Rossi Vineyard Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Chila Orchata Maker’s Frida Kahlo Tequila 1/4 Moravia Vineyard Not Your Father’s BOURBON Western Son Vodka ARBOR WALK – 10515 N Mopac 12/31 Hiro Sake Kahlua Piper Heidseick Vineyard Martini & Rossi Vineyard Fire Road SVineyard Freixenet Vineyard BASTROP – 739 Old Bastrop Hwy TBA HIGHLAND PARK – ... Read More

Bordeaux for the Holidays!

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‘Tis the season…to have some great wine! (Specifically Bordeaux, if you’re like us.) Now, some of you out there reading this may already be familiar with Bordeaux, and if so, please do yourself a favor and go buy some more. You know you want to. This article is for those of you that want to try something new this holiday season. Here’s a quick rundown for you.  You like red blends? Bordeaux is for you, it’s one of the original red blends!  You like Caberne... Read More

Austin Tastings December 24-29

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 29012/24

12/24

Glenlivet Malt
Makers Mark Bourbon
Stolichnaya Vodka
Hennessy
12/27
Texas SouthWind
Balcones Whisky
Laphroaig
1010 Premium
12/28
Still Austin Whiskey
Number Juan Tequila
Moravia
Inifinte Monkey Vineyard
Corsair Triple Smoke Whiskey
Diplomatico
Tequila Uno Por Favor
Playa Real Tequila
SR 262 Merlot
Tres Generaciones
Luc Belaire
Silver Star Whiskey
Teeling
Wild Tonic
12/29
Rotari Vineyard
Mezza di Mezza Vineyard
Ocean V... Read More

Austin Tastings December 17-22

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290

12/18
Infinite Monkey Vineyard
Sixth Street Rye Whiskey
Sugarlands
El Tesoro Tequila
Sombra Mezcal
Beluga Noble Vodka
Jim Beam
ST BERNARDUS
Sapporo
Kahlua Coffee Liquor
Breckenridge Brewery
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyard
12/21
Absolut Vodka
Kahlua Coffee Liquor
Mezza di Mezza
Column 5 Texas Vodka & Capmaker Whiskey
Dewar’s 12yr
Avion Silver, Avion Tequila
El Tesoro Tequila
Cat Tequila
Moravia Sweetheart
Viticcio Ferraio
Austo... Read More

Lubbock Tastings December 17-22

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

6816 Slide Road

12/21
Absolut Vodka
12/22
Tecate
Texas SouthWind
Kahlua Coffee Liquor
TX Whiskey
TX Straight Bourbon
BLK EYE Vodka
Macallan
Number Juan Tequila
Gosling’s Rum
Amaretto Gozio
Celtic Honey Irish Liqueur

Best winter lagers

Best Winter Lagers to Celebrate National Lager Day

Spec’sology Blog, Beer

In order to celebrate National Lager Day, it helps to know what makes a beer a lager versus an ale. Not to blow your mind or anything, but all beers are either a lager or an ale and are made from a basic combination of water, malts, hops, and yeast.

The difference is the type of yeast used and from this relatively small variant comes a whole slew of changes and differences that make these two beers very unique.

Lagers – are made with bottom-fermenting yeast that work best at cooler t... Read More

9 chanukkah cocktails

8 Delicious Cocktails For 8 Nights of Celebrating

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes

While lighting the menorah, dreidel games, and gifts are the most known Hanukkah traditions, you might be in the mood to start your own this year and spice up the festivities. Pairing your dinners with a specific cocktail each night may just add the perfect touch to your family gatherings.

Check out these Hanukkah inspired cocktails and incorporate a new tradition to your 8 nights of celebration. Try one each night or if you find one that thoroughly tickles your fancy, you’re free to enjoy ... Read More

Austin Tastings December 10-15

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290

12/11
G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon NV
12/13
Arra Vinyards
Jim Beam
Oyster Bay Vineyard
12/14
1010 Premium
Tequila Penasco Tequila
Don Q Tequila
El Tesoro Tequila
Jelinek
Cat Tequila
Fire Oak Vodka & Bourbon
Deep Eddy
Tequila Penasco Tequila
Wild Tonic
BLK EYE Vodka
Gold Bar Whiskey
Egans Whiskey
Bird Dog Whiskey
Tres Agaves Tequila
Aberfeldy
FREIXENET Vineyard
12/15
Campo Azul Diamante Tequila
Four Corners Brewery
Franciscan Vineyard... Read More