Spec’sology Blog

Lubbock Tastings June 4-9

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Taste some good stuff this month and HOP by the Lubbock store for our in-store samplings. 6816 Slide Road 6/8 – Ben Milam Bourbon 6/8 – Black Feather Whiskey 6/9 – Landon Winery 6/9 – Malibu Rum
Mint Julep Variations

Mint Julep Recipe Variations

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes
What makes a mint julep so delicious? Just 5 simple ingredients. Well on paper it’s bourbon, water, ice, mint, and sugar. But there’s more to it that makes this legendary libation what it is. You also add a heaping tablespoon of American South swagger, 3 ounces of Kentucky Derby history, and last but not least, a silver cup to serve it in. The mint julep is one of those drinks that’s rooted in tradition. (Over 300 years of it.) But today, we’re giving ‘tradition’ a nice good shove ou... Read More

San Antonio Tastings May 28-June 2

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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 5/30 – SOUTHERN COMFORT 6/2 – Dr McGillicuddy Whiskey 6/2 – Amstel SA SUPERSTORE– 5219 De Zavala Road 6/1 – Western Son Vodka 6/1 – Dr McGillicuddy Whiskey 6/1 – Fireball Whiskey, Rich & Rare 6/1 – Western Son Vodka 6/2 – Amstel Xlight 6/2 – Western Son Vodka CREEKSIDE NEW BRAUNFELS – 263 Creekside Cross... Read More

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