EVENTS + WORKSHOPS
SPECS HOSTS MULTIPLE TASTINGS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, AND EVENTS ALL HIGHLIGHTING DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE WORLD OF DRINKS.Classes are taught on subjects such as: cocktail mixing, wine tastings, understanding coffee bean varieties, etc. The class levels range from at-home hobbyists to hospitality professionals wanting to improve their craft.
Upcoming events..
What is GIN?!? A Tasting Workshop
Find out all about this botanically diverse category of spirit. They don’t all taste like a Christmas tree! Joined by special guest Jim Ryan: spirit expert and educator for Diageo spirits. We will taste through historical styles of gin as well as contemporary and local versions! Join us in learning what classifies as gin, how it’s made, what goes into it, and how it's used in countless classic cocktails!
SOLD OUT: What is Amaro?!? A Tasting Workshop
Find out all about these bitter digestivos in this Amaro 101 guided tasting workshop. Learn about how and why amaro is made, as well as best practices for using them in cocktails. Taste through many different styles on their own and through a cocktail demo + sampling!
Friday night at specs w/ liv & dano
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
Saturday night at specs w/ Narrow Shoulders
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
Friday night at specs w/ Roost.World
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
Saturday night at specs w/ Rice Pilaf
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
Friday night at specs w/ SHAKE SUM
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
Friday night at specs w/ four-d
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
thursday night at specs w/ The Space Cadet
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local DJ
Saturday night at specs w/ Narrow Shoulders
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local DJ
Friday night at specs w/ Roost.World
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
Friday night at specs w/ DillanwithaQ
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
WORKSHOP: WHAT IS SHERRY?!?
Find out in this Sherry 101 guided tasting course! Learn about the classic styles of the often misunderstood Spanish fortified wine. It's not all sweet! Come enjoy and see how to make a classic sherry cocktail.
Friday night at specs w/ Tubtime
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
Friday night at specs w/ DJ Four D
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
Friday night at specs w/ DJ METASPIRIT
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local Dj every friday!
Saturday night at specs w/ The Kwame Vibe
Join us for cocktails and tunes from local DJ
Jeff Wilson Band
Join Us for a night with Jeff Wilson
Doors 7pm
Music 8-9pm
Cocktails, coffee & light snacks!
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
The Winooski Holiday Pop-Up Shop is our annual start to the holiday season! Take a tour of downtown Winooski businesses while shopping small from local vendors with a wide array of carefully crafted holiday gifts. Grab a Pop-Up Passport and get it stamped at every location while you browse the vendors. Turn in a full card for the chance to win sweet prizes!