Father's Day Gift Ideas 2017

Father's Day is one of those holidays that seems to creep up on us every year, and many of us have a difficult time finding the perfect gift for our fathers and father-figures.

We've come up with a few suggestions to help you get started on your search for the perfect gift, especially for those who like to have a drink every now and then. We hope you find this helpful; our list was created with products we have available in-store so please don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions.

So let's get started!

Virus Vodka
For the Zombie movie/show fan (i.e. The Walking Dead fan)


This unique bottle is sure to be an eye-catcher, especially for the horror film fanatic or for the scientist in your life! Virus Vodka is a 6-time distilled, gluten-free and kosher certified vodka with one of the coolest concepts around! If you're really into Zombies, try making a 'Zombie Juice':

2oz Virus Vodka
2oz Pineapple juice
2oz Orange juice
1/2 oz Grenadine

[Recipe by Virus Vodka]






Soul Brothers Cognac-Flavored Moonshine
For the father who gets excited by both words: Cognac & Moonshine


This is a another unique offering, made by a Texan local! This moonshine tastes like a pleasant cognac, believe it or not! If your father is someone who loves cognac and moonshine, this might be right up his alley! Come on in for a taste at our tasting bar this weekend to see if this is the right gift for him! (Or for yourself!)

Soul Brothers Moonshine recommends enjoying this treat either on the rocks, neat, or with some cola.

Blue Chair Bay Coconut Rum
For Country Music fans (especially Kenny Chesney fans)


Kenny Chesney fans already know about his rum, but even if you didn't, it is undeniable that this coconut rum has its own line of loyal fans! We carry plenty of Blue Chair Bay's other rum offerings as well, but coconut rum is always a crowd pleaser! Try a twist on the good ol' Rum & Coke with the 'Pirate Flag' drink [by Blue Chair Bay]:

1.5oz Blue Chair Bay Coconut Rum
Diet Cola
(Add a lemon wedge if you feel extra fancy)





Don Ramon Tequila
For the Tequila fan, or frequent vacationer to Mexico


These are 100% Authentic Mexican tequilas, produced in Jalisco and made of 100% blue agave. Highly-rated. Award-winning. And the beautiful glass bottles don't hurt either.

Reposado: An aged tequila in small oak barrels giving it a rich taste of spice, caramel and oak. Exceptional!  Tequila Don Ramon Reposado is 100% puro de Agave, and is aged at least 2 months in oak barrels. Tequila Don Ramon hand selects the sweetest Agave pina's for the production of their products.

Blanco: Don Ramon Silver made with 100% pure blue agave. Rich full bodied tequila. Triple distilled and a secret recipe converge in a delicious and unique smoothness.






Old St. Andrews Blended Clubhouse Scotch Whisky
"Fore" the Scotch lover and golf aficionado


Another unique, collectible item. If you think of Scotch and golf when you think of your father, this may just be the gift that you were looking for!

Jim Murray, the renowned whisky critic, scored it 90/100 and stated: "Clean as a whistle: both malts and grain are young but proudly so. Mouth watering: Clear as the morning dew and no less grassy. Fresh and lacking in any sort of pretentions. It has quality enough."

This collectible-worthy Scotch is matured in oak casks that were previously used for sweet wines, Sherry and Port, helping to add a delicious richness and roundness.







The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky
For the Scotch newbie



This is one of the best selling malts in the world! As an entry level bottling offered from Glenlivet, this is a great gift for the dad who wants to try Scotch or wants to go back to basics in the Scotch world. It's honey and orchard fruit driven and a more affordable, classic Scotch. 

Plus, it doesn't hurt that we have these on sale this weekend and they are available in gift sets with mini 50ml bottles of two of their more "advanced" Glenlivet offerings to try!

Rumor has it that this makes a great 'Rob Roy' as well:

2oz good-quality blended Scotch whisky
1oz Sweet Vermouth
Dash of angostura bitters
Maraschino cherry

Add the Scotch, vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Drop in the maraschino cherry and serve.

[Recipe by Chowhound]





Of course, there are other offerings in store not included in this short list; we haven't even delved into wine, beer, or even gin! These are just a few note-worthy selections that we gathered, and we hope you found this list to be helpful.

If you have any suggestions or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us and/or fill out our Customer Survey.

Also, don't forget to pick these up by Saturday because all Texas liquor stores are closed on Sundays!

Happy Father's Day!

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Valentine's Suggestions

At Aces High, we are always striving to best accommodate our customers, and this Valentine's Day is no different than any other day.

We have compiled some suggestions to help make your special day a little MORE special!

Also, please join us this weekend for our Valentine's Tasting Bar (Friday-Sat from 3-5:30pm).

 Enjoy, and be sure to LIKE us on Facebook or follow us on Google+ for the latest updates!

Whiskey vs Whisky: Does the 'E' matter?

According to Wikipedia, "whisky or whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash." The word stems from the Gaelic word (uisceluisge) which means "water".  It is a favorite among many, standing up on its own or in many mixed drink recipes. And no wonder, with so many types of whiskys - malt, Bourbon, Tennessee, and Scotch, just to name a few.

So why the two spellings?

It seems that the spelling difference is due to a regional variation (like color vs. colour).

"Whiskey" is more commonly preferred in Ireland, "whisky" is preferred by Canada, and the United States is a bit more inconsistent. That would make the plural formats read whiskeys and whiskies, respectively. According to the New York Times, many U.S. Scotch aficionados wrote to the newspaper about their preference of the spelling, "whisky".

Based on our research here, there is no real discernible difference between the spellings - apart from the different types of whisk(e)y, that is. At the end of the day, we still prefer to sip it... slowly.