October 21, 2021
Earlier this month we hosted a celebration of all things brown and boozy in a time and space tailor-made for such an occasion: Fall in New York on Skurnik’s very own 9th Floor. This walk-around tasting featured every seasonally-suitable spirit... UNFILTERED Archives: News Feature
Pairing Food with Cider: A Fresh Take on Fall Flavors
October 14, 2021
The air is crisp, the leaves are changing – folks we are in cider season. This past weekend we took home a few of our favorites to see how well they pair with food. The results were eye-opening (and delicious!)... Georg Breuer: New Cellar, New Vineyards for Rheingau Superstar
October 12, 2021
“I wish to produce wines that make the specific characteristics of their origin visible” – Bernhard Breuer Weingut Georg Breuer looks back on 130 years of history, beginning in 1880 when it was founded by the Hillebrand and Scholl families.... Pairing Candy with Cocktails: Spooky Edition!
October 1, 2021
This Halloween, why not blow your inner 12-year-old’s mind by dovetailing the holiday’s most nostalgic candy flavors with complementary or contrasting spirits? These compelling flavor combinations can add dimension to classic cocktails and candies alike. And who doesn’t like to... From Cup to Coupe: The Enticing Combination of Coffee & Spirits
For as long as the human race has been ingenious enough to make beverages out of unlikely plants and strange-smelling ferments, coffee and alcohol have stood as the twin potable pillars of cultured society. Although coffee lives at the center...
Fio: Everyday Avant-Garde
September 30, 2021
The name “Fio” means “thread” in Portuguese. This estate is a joint venture connecting two families: the Kettern family, who have been making wine in the Mosel for several hundred years, and the Niepoort family, led by Dirk Niepoort. The... Japanese Traditions, American Innovations: Brooklyn Kura Leads the Burgeoning American Sake Scene
September 23, 2021
ABOVE: Brandon Doughan and Brian Polen. Perhaps no internationally enjoyed beverage is identified as closely with one country as sake is with Japan. While whiskey may have roots in Ireland and Scotland, those traditions are now just as firmly rooted... 2021 Harvest Notes from France
September 20, 2021
The last year or so has been a difficult one for us all. This has also been the case for our friends in France for what was an incredibly challenging growing season that is culminating with the 2021 harvest that... Skurnik Wines & Spirits and High Road Spirits to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti
September 16, 2021
Through the remainder of 2021, Skurnik and High Road Spirits will donate all wholesale profits from every bottle sold of San Zanj and Ak Zanj Rums, and Ayiti Bitters, to provide emergency assistance to those displaced by the recent earthquake.... Introducing J. Moss: A Hands-On, Family-Run Napa Winery That’s Onto Something Special
September 9, 2021
Above: Janet, James, & Westley Moss. This small, hands-on family winery is the result of 50+ years of combined experience in the wine industry between James and Janet Moss. James’ dream has always been to produce quality Napa Valley wines,...