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Expand Your Palate: At Home Tasting Kits

posted on Apr 29th 2025

Written by Surdyk's Staff Wine isn't something you are born knowing about. Like any other vast subject, you need to learn about it. Sure, there are plenty of books you can read, all offering a different method or approach to gaining knowledge about this vast subject. But ask anyone in the wine industry and they will all tell you that the b … read more
One Bottle: Endless Possibilities
Apr 8th 2025

One Bottle: Endless Possibilities

Written by Surdyk's Staff ONE BOTTLE, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES The second installment in a monthly series. 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: LICOR 43 … read more
One Bottle: Many Ways
Mar 25th 2025

One Bottle: Many Ways

Written by Surdyk's Staff ONE BOTTLE: MANY WAYS The first in a monthly series. 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 the purchase AND avoid lingering bottles in the back of the bar cabinet. THE BOTTLE: Heirloom Brand Pineapple Amaro Liqueur … read more
Luck of the Irish
Mar 13th 2025

Luck of the Irish

Written by Surdyk's Staff BEYOND SHAMROCKS AND SHENANIGANS: The Rich History and Revival of Irish Distilling Irish whiskey has a storied past that spans centuries, from its monastic origins to its current resurgence as one of the fastest-growing spirits worldwide. Whether you're a whiskey connoisseur or simply enjoy a good dram, underst … read more
EXPAND YOUR PALATE: AGAVE SPIRITS
Mar 3rd 2025

EXPAND YOUR PALATE: AGAVE SPIRITS

Written by Surdyk's Staff What a difference a decade makes. Just ten years ago, Surdyk's had a small section featuring four or five mass-produced tequilas and a single mezcal with a petrified worm at the bottom of the bottle. For many, exposure to agave spirits was limited to spring breaks in Cancun and overly sweet margaritas at inauthenti … read more

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