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Welcome to Surdyk's Staff blog. Here you'll find our best tips, expertise, party ideas, and more.

MN Made

posted on Mar 3rd 2026

Written by Surdyk's Staff As we celebrate our 92nd year of business here in Northeast Minneapolis, it’s fitting to also celebrate other local businesses from Minnesota. From as close as down the street to all the way up in Hallock, MN, incredible beer, cider, spirits, THC, and wine are being made all cross our great state.   … read more
Mapping Amari
Jan 27th 2026

Mapping Amari

Written by Surdyk's Staff Surdyk’s carries a wide selection of amari, a diverse category of Italian herbal liqueurs. They vary widely in flavor, sweetness, bitterness, and body, depending on their ingredients and region of origin. This range of styles is what makes the category so distinctive - and sometimes overwhelming. We've flavo … read more
One Bottle, Endless Possibilities: Xila Licor De Agave 7 Notas
Jan 15th 2026

One Bottle, Endless Possibilities: Xila Licor De Agave 7 Notas

Written by Surdyk's Staff Surdyk's staff is here to show you how to use a specialty spirit or liqueur in several ways so you can feel confident about your purchase AND avoid lingering bottles in the back of the bar cabinet. THE BOTTLE: Xila Licor de Agave 7 Notas from Mexico { "__shgImageV3Element … read more
Italy's Flavor Map
Jan 12th 2026

Italy's Flavor Map

Written by Surdyk's Staff The world of Italian wine is vast! Take a tour through the range of flavors with this selection of reds from various regions within the country.From fruit-forward to savory, light-bodied to full. You will discover a wide variety of styles and might even discover a new favorite. { "__shg … read more
One Bottle - Endless Celebrations!
Dec 22nd 2025

One Bottle - Endless Celebrations!

Written by Surdyk's Staff Saint‑Hilaire Brut Blanquette de Limoux is a crisp, elegant sparkling wine from the Limoux region of southern France, one of the oldest sparkling wine areas in the world. Made primarily from the local Mauzac grape with touches of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, it's crafted using the traditional méthode traditi … read more

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