Spec’sology Blog

Lubbock Tastings May 21-26

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Taste some good stuff this month and HOP by the Lubbock store for our in-store samplings. 6816 Slide Road 5/24 – Estrella Daura Lager 5/25 – Texas SouthWind 5/25 – Fall Creek Vineyard 5/25 – Prairie Vodka & Gin 5/25 – TX Whiskey & Bourbon 5/26 – Underwood Vineyard 5/26 – Absolut Vodka 5/26 – Rebecca Creek Whiskey, Enchanted Rock Vodka & Texas Ranger Whiskey 5/26 – Blk Eye Vodka 5/26 – Landon Winery

San Antonio Tastings May 21-26

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Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these San Antonio area locations for our in-store samplings. LIVE OAK – 14623 IH 35 N 5/24 – Hacienda de Chihuahua 5/25 – Devils River Bourbon 5/25 – Captain Morgan Rum 5/25 – Western Son Vodka 5/25 – Deep Eddy Straight Vodka 5/25 – Kona Brewery 5/25 – Prairie Vodka&Gin 5/25 – Smirnoff Vodka 5/25 – TX Whiskey & TX Straight Bourbon 5/26 – Bailey’s 5/26 – Absolut Vodka 80, Absol... Read More

San Antonio Tastings May 14-19

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Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these San Antonio area locations for our in-store samplings. LIVE OAK – 14623 IH 35 N 5/18 – Western Son Vodka 5/18 – Tanqueray Gin 5/19 – 1800 Tequila 5/19 – Barossa & Oyster Bay Vineyard 5/19 – Line 39 Vineyard 5/19 – Sauza Hornito’s Tequila 5/19 – Shiner Brewery SA SUPERSTORE– 5219 De Zavala Road 5/16 – TASTE, SAVOR & SAVE 5/18 – GULOR Vineyard 5/18 – Western Son Vodka 5/18 &#... Read More

Lubbock Tastings May 14-19

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Taste some good stuff this month and HOP by the Lubbock store for our in-store samplings. 6816 Slide Road 5/18 – Coppola Vineyard 5/19 – Texas SouthWind 5/19 – Landon Winery 5/19 – Line 39 Vineyard 5/19 – Texas SouthWind 5/19 – Oskar Brewery
Kentucky Derby Cocktails

Cocktails to Celebrate the Kentucky Derby – May 5, 2018

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
We’ve had Queen’s ‘We Are The Champions’ playing on a loop. All. Week. Long. Why do you ask? We’re excited about the Kentucky Derby; a new champion will be crowned this Saturday, May 5th! Referred to as the most prestigious horse race in the world; the derby has been conducted at the most famous racetrack, Churchill Downs, continually since 1875. A crowd of 155,000 roars with jubilation as jockeys from around the world and their thoroughbred steeds emerge victoriously. They are lauded ... Read More

San Antonio Tastings May 7-12

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Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these San Antonio area locations for our in-store samplings. LIVE OAK – 14623 IH 35 N 5/11 – Monopolva Gin 5/11 – Malibu Beer Lager 5/11 – Prairie Vodka & Gin 5/11 – Sauza Hornito’s Tequila 5/11 – Sugarlands Moonshine 5/11 – Uno Por Favor Tequila 5/12 – Bailey’s 5/12 – Angry Orchard Cider 5/12 – Bailey’s 5/12 – Crown Royal 5/12 – Hennessy 5/12 – Soley Cocktails 5/12 R... Read More

Lubbock Tastings May 7-12

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Taste some good stuff this month and HOP by the Lubbock store for our in-store samplings.   6816 Slide Road 5/11 – Malibu Beer Lager 5/11 – Prairie Vodka & Gin 5/12 – Shiner Bock 5/12 – Angry Orchard Cider 5/12 – Malibu Beer

San Antonio Tastings April 30-May 5

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Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these San Antonio area locations for our in-store samplings. LIVE OAK – 14623 IH 35 N 5/2 – TASTE, SAVOR & SAVE 5/4 – Distinguido Tequila 5/4 – Z Tequila and Paula’s Liqueur 5/4 – DON JULIO TRUCK 5/4 – 30-30 Tequila 5/4 – Altstadt Lager 5/4 – Sauza Hornito Tequila 5/5 – 1800 Silver Tequila 5/5 – Barossa and Oyster Bay Vineyard 5/5 – Tanteo Tequila SA SUPERSTORE– 5219 De Zavala Ro... Read More

San Antonio Tastings April 23-28

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Taste some good stuff this week and HOP by these San Antonio area locations for our in-store samplings. LIVE OAK – 14623 IH 35 N 4/26 – Nue Vodka 4/27 – Black Feather Whiskey 4/27 – Distinguido Tequila 4/27 – Sauza Hornitos Tequila 4/27 – Western Son Vodka 4/27 – 1800 Silver Tequila 4/27 – Amorada Tequila 4/27 – Codigo 1530 Tequila 4/27 – Glenmorangie 4/27 – Malibu Lager Beer 4/27 – Western Son Vodka 4/28 – Barossa & O... Read More

Lubbock Tastings April 23-28

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Taste some good stuff this month and HOP by the Lubbock store for our in-store samplings.   6816 Slide Road 4/20 – 4/27 Black Feather Whiskey 4/28 – Black Feather Whiskey 4/28 – Rebecca Creek Whiskey, Enchanted Rock Vodka and Texas Ranger Whiskey 4/28 – Landon Winery
National Amaretto Day

National Amaretto Day – April 19, 2018

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
April 19th is a ‘nutty’ holiday for sure! It marks the celebration of National Amaretto Day, one of the world’s most popular liqueurs. The word Amaretto literally means “a little bitter” in Italian—and rightly so. This famous Italian concoction is made from bitter almonds, or apricot kernels. The nuts are infused in pure alcohol or brandy, giving the liqueur a distinctively bold almond flavor. To celebrate National Amaretto Day, sip on this savory liqueur at home and mix up one of ou... Read More
World Malbec Day

Celebrate World Malbec Day – April 17, 2018

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
What is World Malbec Day? World Malbec Day isn’t just a seemingly random day to sip on wine. (Though any reason to drink wine is a good one if you ask us.) April 17th actually marks a fateful day in wine history, commemorating Argentina’s wine renaissance. This was a time when president Domingo Faustino Sarmiento made it his mission to transform Argentina’s wine industry in 1853, by ordering a botanist to transport and plant the French grape to South American soil. Why does it matter... Read More