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The 8 Best Non-Alcoholic Amaro Bottles Out There, According To Experts
current owner of Specs in Vermont, uses Figlia Fiore's in his spritzes, citing its floral and rose notes as the reason for its brighter character.
By Xenia TurnerPublished January 19, 2026
Long Associated With Sherry, Solera Aging Is Redefining Spirits and Cocktails
A small barrel can impact the spirit or cocktail dramatically. I kind of wonder, ‘How long has it been sitting there? Are they topping it up?
By John SumnersPublished March 3, 2025
Specs to Open Long-Awaited Cocktail Bar in Winooski
Sam Nelis first opened Specs on West Canal Street as a café in late 2023. This weekend, he's realizing the full vision: a café-bar open morning 'til night.
By Jordan BarryPublished November 13, 2025
Get to Know Winooski's Specs Café, Beverage Mart and Future Bar in Three Drinks
Cocktail pro Sam Nelis is creating a drinks destination just off the rotary. He shared the specs of the coffee, beer and cocktail that represent it best.By Jordan BarryPublished September 10, 2024
The ‘It’ Bars Across America Right Now
The vibe is relaxed and DIY: wooden spindle bar stools are straight out of a ’90s New England kitchen, and there’s likely a zine launch or a vermouth workshop happening while local DJs spin or a sax player improvises.
By Jordan BarryPublished July 21, 2026At Specs, which turned from daytime coffee shop to full café-bar in late 2025, the cocktail list is both ahead of the curve and trapped in the amber of a Vieux Carré.
By Jordan BarryPublished July 21, 2026