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Austin Tastings November 12-17

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290 11/13 TASTE, SAVOR, & SAVE Soley Sixth Street Whiskey Texas SouthWind 11/15 Arra Vinyards Texas SouthWind Inifinte Monkey Vineyard 11/16 Gruet Vineyard Canvasback Vinyards Hess Vinyards Oyster Bay Vinyards Southern Comfort 8th wonder Brewing El Circo Vinyards Sombra Mezcal Russian Standard Vodka Lamole Vinyards Desert Door Austonian Whiskey Nue Vodka Tuaca Italian Liqueur Carbonero Tequila Slane Irish Whiskey, Korbel Champagne Brut, Chambord Liqueur Blue Ch... Read More

Lubbock Tastings November 12-17

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Taste some good stuff this month and HOP by the Lubbock store for our in-store samplings. 6816 Slide Road 11/16 Texas SouthWind Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Chila Orchata Rum Blue Chair Rum Nine Banded Whiskey Sam ’76 Russian Standard Vodka 11/17 Blk Eye Vodka Tito’s Vodka Yellow Rose Blended Whiskey Outlaw Bourbon Number Juan Tequila Fistful of Bourbon

Fall in Love with Bordeaux!

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The cooler temperatures of Fall are upon us and that means it’s Wine Weather! And if you haven’t already heard, Bordeaux is the way to go. Take a look at our top 20 Bordeaux selections, all under $20, to expand your wine horizons and keep your wallet full. Château Ampélia, Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux 2015 Owned and operated by François Despagne, of the famed Ch. Grand-Corbin-Despagne. The wines of Château Ampélia offer the freshness and mineral character that come from the lime... Read More

Austin Tastings November 5-10

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290 11/9 Black Feather Whiskey Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Chila Orchata Cinnamon Rum Hennessy Cascade Blonde Cutwater Cocktails Koloa Rum Barossa & Oyster Bay Vineyard Tequila Uno Por Favor Cat Tequila Catena Vineyard 11/10 Balcones Whisky Gruet Brut Moosehead Lager Oyster Bay Vineyard Egans Whiskey El Circo Vineyard Mezza di Mezzacorona Borsao Vineyard Don Q Rum Breckenridge Brewery Blk Eye Vodka Oma’s Vodka Papa Pilar Rum Campo Azul Diamante Tequila Black... Read More
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gHost With The Most: Halloween Party Planning Tips

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‘Tis the season of ghouls, ghosts, and wicked parties to host! Halloween is the time of year when adults get to dress up and have just as much fun as the kids, but when throwing a party, it helps to stick to the adult side of things. A poorly planned Halloween party can end up with only half the guests wearing costumes, a paper skeleton taped to the wall, and a plastic jack-o’-lantern sitting by a bowl of chips. This is not what you want to do. This is not what your guests want to attend. Th... Read More
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4 Ways To Cook With Tequila

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
¡Viva Tequila! This spirit is arguably the friskiest of them all, and it’s not just for sipping or for mixing into cocktails with lime and sugar. Try one of these 4 tequila-based food recipes and it’ll change the way you look at the agave-based spirit! Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos Tequila, lime and chicken are all just a natural fit for one another. Try this mouthwatering taco recipe! Ingredients ½ cup tequila Juice from 4 limes, freshly squeezed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapeños: 1 f... Read More

Austin Tastings October 8-13

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290 10/12 – Real Ale Brewery 10/12 – Cat Tequila 10/12 – Black Feather Whiskey 10/12 – Blue Chair Bay Rum 10/12 – Fire Oak Vodka & Bourbon 10/12 – Cuervo Cocktails 10/12 – Dominio De Eguren 10/12 – Fireball Whiskey 10/12 – Hendricks’s Gin 10/12 – Maestro Dobel Tequila 10/12 – Martell Cognac 10/12 – Olmeca Altos Tequila 10/12 – Sierra Nevada Brewery 10/12 – Still Austin Gin... Read More
Top Five Texas Vodkas - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

5 Best Texas Vodkas

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There may be a small red mark from lightly banging my forehead against the desk. That’s what happens when you have to choose the best among so many awesome choices! It was really hard to pick the top 5 Texas vodkas because the state of Texas has produced some truly outstanding ones over the years!Eventually, we managed to settle on several that seemed to shine above the rest. Here are our top 5 picks for the best Texas vodka brands available on the market today! 1. 1835 Texas Lone Star Vodka ... Read More

A Letter of Thanks from The Spec’s Family

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The Spec’s family believes that helping others is life-changing.  We appreciate how important it is to give what we can to alleviate the pains of those who suffer, whether it’s physical, financial, or emotional. That’s why we’ve been promoting various charities around Texas through our stores and asking you, our loyal customers, to help us raise much needed funds to advance these causes.
Heroes For Children
Last month, Spec’s focused on Heroes for Children, a Dallas organization tha... Read More

Austin Tastings October 1-6

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290

10/4 – Arra Vineyard
10/5 – Barossa & Oyster Bay Vineyard
10/5 – Founders Brewery
10/5 – Republic Tequila
10/5 – Slane Irish Whiskey, Herradura Tequila, Chambord Liqueur
10/6 – Celis
10/6 – Oyster Bay Vineyard
10/6 – Algodon Vineyard
10/6 – Blk Eye Vodka
10/6 – BRUICHLADDICH
10/6 – Country Smooth Whiskey
10/6 – Fistful of Bourbon
10/6 – Five Farm Irish Cream
10/6 &... Read More

Austin Tastings September 24-29

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BRODIE LANE – 4970 W Hwy 290

9/27 – Dark Horse Vineyard
9/27 – Texas Hemp Wine
9/28 – Czechvar Czech Pilsner
9/28 – Kris Vineyard
9/28 – Amorada Tequila
9/28 – Black Feather Whiskey
9/28 – Frida Kahlo Tequila
9/28 – Haak Vineyard
9/28 – Infuse Craft Vodka
9/28 – Kono Vineyard
9/28 – Moravia Vineyard
9/28 – TX Whiskey
9/29 – Cat Tequila
9/29 – Celis Brewery
9/29 – Oyster Bay Vineyard
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