Q & A with Consultant J'Kalein Madison

Written by Surdyk's Staff Where were you born & raised? I was born in Pickens, Mississippi and raised in Waterloo, IA   Do you own a pet? Yes, Teddy or Theodore Maximus Madison when he’s in trouble (and he’s in trouble a lot!)   Favorite food? Mac & Cheese or just anything with cheese if I’m honest!   … read more

Surdyk's Gift Guide

Written by Surdyk's Staff Got a list? We’ve got the gifts.  ‘Tis the season…and we are here for it! Here’s gift-worthy bottles to already-wrapped Cocktail Kits to Gift Sets to accessories and stocking stuffers. Stop in and see all of our Holiday Gift ideas and check off that list with Surdyk’s!  … read more

One Bottle, Three Ways

Written by Surdyk's Staff One Bottle, 3 Ways (Part 1)    It’s always exciting when you discover a new cocktail recipe. I recently came across a recipe for Joy Division, a riff on a gin martini with the addition of Absinthe and Cointreau. I already owned all the ingredients except for the Absinthe. I started looking fo … read more

String Theory Cider

A unique and exciting product has just been approved for distribution here in Minnesota. Now introducing String Theory Ciders, from Cumberland, Wisconsin. Unique in that they are produced by hand via the champagne method, exciting because the depth and complexity of flavors will bend your mind! These are not your ordinary porch pounders: these beverages mean … read more