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    3.0 (1 review)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

    4.4(8 reviews)
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    Spec's Elgin, and Askalon ARAK, A Little-Town Store with a Big-City Find…read more But Shhh, Keep It Between Us Stroll into the Spec's in Elgin, Texas and make a beeline for the spirits aisle. There amongst glinting modestly among the bourbons and tequilas sits Askalon Extra-Fine Arak (100-proof), an Israeli anise liqueur that drinks like liquid silk. Fennel-forward, softly licorice-laced, and astonishingly smooth for a spirit tipping the scales at a 100 proof, it blossoms into a milky cloud when you add a splash of icy water, which is perfect for winding down after dinner, on a hot Texas Summer evening. Better yet, this Israeli treasure costs just under $20.00, punching far above its price class. Around Central Texas, Arak can be harder to track down than a free table at Franklin Barbecue, yet Spec's in Elgin keeps it reliably stocked. The shop itself still feels like genuine small-town Texas, tidy shelves, wide aisles, and staff who greet you like neighbors rather than checkout robots. Need pairing advice? They'll walk you straight to the bottle and swap stories on the way. What other words, the Staff, Spec's best. One tiny favor I need from you, let's keep this discovery our little secret. If too many folks start snapping up Askalon, I'll be staring at an empty shelf the next time I need a bottle, and nobody wants to see a grown pastor cry over a missing digestivo. So yes, do try it... but maybe not all at once, alright? L'Chaim--and mum's the word! Opa

    Spec's is a well known brand in the Austin area. This location in Manor is a little older but well…read morestocked with a great selection of adult beverages. I enjoy visiting with the friendly staff here as well. They are also community-minded and they have made donations to our rodeo association which have been greatly appreciated. Highly recommended.

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    Never Too Hungover for $3.99..I so needed this last weekend on my birthday!!! I bought 1 for tonight let's see if it works!

    Nic's Liquor - beer_and_wine - Updated May 2026

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