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Whiskey & Cigar Pairings - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Whiskey & Cigar Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Pairings, Spirits
Pairing a cigar with a tumbler of whiskey can be a delightful experience…as long as you pair the right cigar with the right bourbon. There are a few key things to keep in mind when pairing tobacco and alcohol, but the main thing is to enjoy yourself! The keys to a good pairing You want your cigar and alcohol flavors to be opposing flavors that balance each other and enhance each profile. You don’t want to pair similar flavors/notes together, as it can wash out the flavor profile and become ... Read More
The Best Whiskey For Any Occasion - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

How To Choose The Best Whiskey For Any Occasion

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
When it comes to whiskey, the most expensive isn’t necessarily the best. The price can be directly related to the distilleries marketing expenses, the amount they created, or any other business-related factor besides the quality of the whiskey. The best whiskey can vary depending on what you’re using it for. Some are excellent in cocktails while others are best sipped on a special occasion. We’ve put together some simple ways to help you figure out what you’re looking for as well as some... Read More
Fresh Botanical Cocktails - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Fresh Botanical Cocktail Recipes

Spec’sology Blog, Drink Recipes, Spirits
Nothing screams spring like colorful flowers and fresh blooms! And we can’t think of a more suiting way to praise the petals than by adding them to a cocktail! Botanical cocktails are as delicious as they are beautiful, and we think they’re the perfect way to welcome in the changing of the seasons! Check out some of our favorite floral and herbal cocktails and be sure to hit up your local florists or garden for the pretty plant parts!   Herb Gardner Ingredients 1 ½ oz Patrón Silver Â... Read More
Little Known Libations - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Little Known Libations

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits, Wine
No one likes missing out on something good, especially when good means delicious! So, to make sure you aren’t raising a glass to FOMO, we talked to the experts and put together a few wines and spirits that may not be on your list but totally should be!   Spirits Trail’s End 10 Year Bourbon Trail’s End 10 is the Second whiskey collaboration between Hood River Distillers, the oldest distillery in Oregon, and the expert team at Clear Creek Distillery, the second-oldest distillery in Oreg... Read More
New Beverage Products To Texas - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

New Beverage Products For Texas

Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Seltzers, Spirits
Texans are in for a treat with these new products hitting shelves just in time for spring! From spirits to seltzers and everything in between, Spec’s keeps you in the know when exciting new beverages become available in Texas.   Bud Light Next Bud light dropped a new zero carbs, super crisp light beer called Bud Light Next. Bud Light Next is made with malt, rice and hops, so getting it down to zero carbs was extremely challenging. In fact, Bud Light says they’ve been working on this for... Read More
Texas Breweries, Wineries & Distillers - Spec's

Texas Distillers, Wineries, & Breweries To Visit

Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Spirits, Wine
Texas Independence Day weekend is the perfect time to raise your Texas spirits with a trip to a Texas brewery, distillery, or winery! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorites from across the state. These offer not only outstanding products but an excellent atmosphere for learning and fun! Please celebrate responsibly and don’t drink and drive by planning ahead. Breweries Jester King – Austin, Texas Jester King offers an outdoor dining & drinking experience which includes ... Read More
Athlete-Owned Wines & Spirits - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Athlete-Owned Wines & Spirits

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits, Wine
Professional athletes have been endorsing products for decades; everything from shoes and apparel to cars and food. 99% of those are not made by the athlete, just endorsed. But when it comes to alcohol, athletes are much more involved in the creation and production of these brands. But are any of them any good? Check out our collection of top-rated wines and spirits from professional football players and, in some cases, entire teams. Raise your spirits with team sprits and bring home the win at ... Read More
2021 Cocktail Roundup - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

2021 Cocktail Roundup

Drink Recipes, Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
It’s that magical time of year when we get to take a look back at how the last twelve months went through the lens of what we liked best. And while lists of the top movies, music, and books are at the top of the list for lists, this is Spec’s and we’re all about the cocktails! Every year we post dozens of cocktail recipes for you to try at home, and every year you have your favorites. So, after having our highly advanced AI scrutinize your facial muscles to decipher your favorite recipes, ... Read More
Boozy Desserts Recipes - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Boozy Desserts

Spec’sology Blog, Finer Foods, Spirits
Not all alcohol belongs in a glass. These boozy desserts are the perfect way to wrap up your Thanksgiving dinner! Spec’s Maple Pecan Pie made with Crown Royal Whisky The directions for this delicious pie come with a couple of options: you can drive to your neighborhood Spec’s and buy it in person, you can order online and choose in-store or curbside pick-up, or you can order online and have it delivered! Then you simply dispose of the packaging, sprinkle a little flour around the kitchen, an... Read More
Scotch 101 - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Scotch 101: Top 5 Beginner Bottles

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
The key to remember is that all ryes, scotches, and bourbons are types of whiskey, but not all whiskeys are ryes, scotches or bourbons. The same way all Chardonnays are white wine but not all white wines are Chardonnays. Bourbon, scotch, rye and the like are different types of whiskey that come from different regions and share different taste properties. What Makes A Scotch, A Scotch? So, what needs to be in a Scotch in order to be able to call it Scotch? It must be produced, bottled, and distil... Read More
A Taste of Texas - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

A Taste of Texas – Wines, Spirits & Beers From The Lonestar State

Spec’sology Blog, Beer, Spirits, Wine
As a Texas family-owned business, Spec’s makes a point to bring you the latest and greatest made-in-Texas items! We develop special relationships with Texas wineries, distilleries, and breweries to ensure our shelves are stocked with Texas-made items. Supporting local businesses like our own is just one of the many ways Spec’s puts Texas first! Join us on a tour of some tasty Texas towns with a collection of local favorites from across the Lone Star State.   William Chris Skeleton Key Propr... Read More
American Whiskey - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

History of American Whiskey & Top Rated Recommendations

Spec’sology Blog, Spirits
The History of Whiskey The history of whiskey dates back to Medieval monks in Scotland and Ireland whose monasteries, lacking the vineyards and grapes of the European continent, turned to fermenting grain mash, resulting in the first distillations of modern whisky. The Old Bushmills Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery in the world, opened in Northern Ireland in 1608, but it would take nearly 200 more years for America to put its own whiskey on the map. American Whiskey Is Born Whiskey mad... Read More