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The Ultimate Cocktail Garnish Guide

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
Cocktail Garnishes Guide Having a snack hanging off your cocktail will not only please your hungry pal, but it will also do wonders for your drink. We’re talking about garnishes, of course! (Unless there’s some secret glassware grub group we’re not aware of. In which case please let us in!) At first glance, it might not seem like much, but the way a cocktail is presented to us is a critical component of the drinking experience. And that’s where garnishes come in. Garnishes up th... Read More
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Exploring The Best Sipping Tequilas

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The Best Sipping Tequilas While margaritas and shots are a lovely way to imbibe tequila, but the best sipping tequilas are good for so much more than making icy mixed drinks or shooters. Complex notes on the nose and palate—think honey, toast, and caramel—accompany many sipping tequilas. Imagine them at the after-dinner fire, in lieu of your favorite scotch. In fact, high-quality sipping tequilas, rooted in Mexican tradition and reliant upon generations of knowledge and care, are just as c... Read More
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Must Try Flavored Vodkas

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Flavored Vodka Flavored vodka has been growing in popularity over the years, and for good reason. Vodka is a versatile spirit that can take on a wide range of flavors, making it an excellent choice for mixing cocktails or enjoying on its own. Whether you prefer fruity, spicy, or herbal flavors, there’s a flavored vodka out there for everyone. Flavored vodka is a type of distilled spirit that has been infused or flavored with natural or artificial flavorings. There are a few different ... Read More
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Home Bar Essentials – Home Bar Ideas on a Budget

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Glassware, Spirits
Home Bar Essentials For those who enjoy entertaining, having a well-stocked bar is pivotal to your success. A handcrafted cocktail can lighten the mood, schmooze the in-laws, wow a friend, and impress a date. Being able to mix a variety of drinks at home adds a certain swanky swagger to your hosting ego, and rightly so! It’s a heck of a lot cooler than only being able to offer canned beer and shots of Fireball. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, we’re just helping you raise the b... Read More
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What Is Soju? Explore The Hottest Korean Liquor

Entertain, Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
Explore the Hottest Korean Liquor With the global rise in popularity of South Korean K-Pop music, it’s no surprise that another part of the culture has taken off as well. You may not have heard of it before, but you will! What exactly is Soju? Soju is a distilled spirit that originated in Korea. It is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in South Korea, and it has also gained popularity around the world in recent years. In fact, Jinro Soju is the best-selling spirit brand in the world... Read More
Top Ten Peanut Butter Whiskeys - Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods

Top 10 Peanut Butter Whiskeys

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Peanut butter whiskey is about as American as a spirit can get! The combination of whiskey and peanut butter may seem unconventional, but it makes delicious sense once it hits your tongue. The United States boasts the largest concentration and greatest diversity of whiskey production globally. Meanwhile, peanuts and peanut butter are widely available across the world, but no other country has integrated them into their cuisine as extensively as America has. So…cheers to us! How do you make ... Read More
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Top 10 Best Texas Bourbons

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All About Texas Bourbons They say everything is bigger in Texas, and nowadays that goes for bourbon too! Texas has become a hotspot for up-and-coming spirits as well as the base of operations for several established Texas-owned distilleries. In fact, there are so many that we thought it’d be helpful if we gathered up all of our favorite Texas bourbons and gave you a little rundown on each. Cheers! Blackland Texas Pecan Brown Sugar Bourbon Distilled in Fort Worth, TX ... Read More
6 Must-Try Texas Gins - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Top Texas Gins

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At its core, gin is simply a neutral spirit that has been flavored with a specific recipe of botanicals (herbs, roots, and citrus). By definition, juniper berries must be a part of that recipe as they give gin its defining flavor.

Thankfully for us, the Texas Hill Country is packed with natural flavors. From native pecan trees and rustic lavender to juniper trees and wild rosemary, our local landscape is awash in botanical inspiration.

Gin has been around since the thirteenth century, so w... Read More

Best Martini Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

The Best Martini Recipes

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The martini is a timeless classic. It never falls out of fashion as it is fashion. And there’s never a shortage of Bond films to remind us of its cool factor as well as to pique the interest of younger generations. Numerous theories on the cocktail’s origins exist, as do numerous versions and recipes. From gin or vodka to fruity or savory, the martini is a jack of all trades. Although, attaching “tini” to the end of a cocktail usually just means it’s served in a v-shaped glass, often c... Read More

10 Must-Try Texas Liquors - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

10 Must-Try Texas Liquors

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and nowadays that goes for liquor too! The Lone Star state has become a hotspot for up-and-coming spirits as well as the base of operations for several established Texas liquor brands. We’ll be taking a look at some of these and introducing you to a few new ones you may not have heard of yet. Best Texas Liquors Tito’s Handmade Vodka If you haven’t heard of Tito’s, you must have just gotten here so, Welcome to Texas! Tito’s Handma... Read More
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Gift Ideas for the Bourbon Lover

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts, Holidays, Spirits

If you’ve got a bourbon lover on your gift list, you’re already aware of their love for the spirit. So, now is your chance to show them you get it…and hope they’ll share some of their special stash with you.

Check out some of our favorite gifts for bourbon lovers from glassware to highly rated bourbons.

 
Stanly Matte Black Flask
“Retro.” “Classic.” Iconic.” “Sexy.” It doesn’t matter what you call it, all we know is that this sturdy flask has your back and ne... Read More

Spec's Is Thankful For - Thanksgiving 2022

Spec’s Is Thankful For…

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Finer Foods, Holidays, Spirits, Wine

It’s the time of year that we’d like to take a moment and send our love and appreciation to some of our favorite brands and products of 2022!

So, without further ado…

 
Branson Cognac
Owned by award-winning musician, entrepreneur, actor and producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Branson Cognac represents a bespoke, exclusive and unique Cognac that showcases the highest quality of Cognac being made from the best vineyards in every bottle.
Maker’s Mark Private Select
Beg... Read More