May 4, 2026
Alice Jun remembers makgeolli as an important ingredient of her upbringing in the ’90s in her Los Angeles Korean American community. Her father, a first-generation immigrant, taught her how to brew the mixed-culture sedimented rice wine at home. His... UNFILTERED Archives: Japan
RTDs: Our Picks for 2026
April 29, 2026
The RTD category continues to outperform, and summer is prime time to make sure your shelves and program reflect it. Today’s on-the-go consumer isn’t sacrificing quality for convenience—they’re demanding both. Skurnik Wines & Spirits delivers with a curated mix of... RTDs: Our Picks for 2026
The RTD category continues to outperform, and summer is prime time to make sure your shelves and program reflect it. Today’s on-the-go consumer isn’t sacrificing quality for convenience—they’re demanding both. Skurnik Wines & Spirits delivers with a curated mix of...
A Brief History of Japanese Winemaking and Viticulture
April 23, 2026
You may know our fantastic portfolio of sake from Japan, but how well do you know our Japanese wine portfolio, or Japanese wine in general? Here’s your guide to Japanese wines and the Skurnik portfolio, followed by a closer look... A Guide to Skurnik’s 2026 MX/R(h)um Walkaround Tastings in California
April 8, 2026
Each spring, Skurnik hosts one of its most popular spirits tastings of the year: R(h)um and the Spirits of Mexico, lovingly referred to as the MX/R(h)um Walkaround. These tastings showcases some of the spirits championed most passionately by hospitality... A Guide to Skurnik’s 2026 MX/R(h)um Walkaround in NYC
April 2, 2026
Each spring, Skurnik hosts one of its most popular spirits tastings of the year: R(h)um and the Spirits of Mexico, lovingly referred to as the MX/R(h)um Walkaround. This tasting showcases some of the spirits championed most passionately by hospitality... The Future of Sake: Niizawa Jozoten 新澤醸造店
March 25, 2026
February 2026 seminar with the visionary sake industry leader Iwao Niizawa, the fifth-generation owner of Niizawa Jozoten, the maker of Hakurakusei “The Connoisseur,” Zankyo “Super 7,” and Reikyo “Absolute 0.” After taking over the family brewery in 2000 at... The 2026 Grand Portfolio Tasting
March 19, 2026
Four cities. Hundreds of producers. Thousands of glasses poured. Every two years, we bring together our community of winemakers, distillers, brewers, and sake producers from around the world for our Grand Portfolio Tasting — an opportunity to experience the breadth... Women in Wine & Spirits 2026: Your Essential Guide to Industry Trailblazers
February 10, 2026
At Skurnik Wines & Spirits, we are proud to work with an extraordinary roster of women who are shaping the world of wine and spirits. These trailblazing leaders—winemakers, distillers, owners, proprietors, CEOs, and more—bring passion, innovation, and expertise to every... Spirited Resolutions: What We’re Drinking in 2026 | California Edition
December 23, 2025
What can one say about 2025? It was a whole year—of this we can be certain. 365 days full of joys and frustrations, wins and losses, and a healthy dollop of, “What the…?” Luckily, the Skurnik Spirits Team had the pleasure of welcoming new producers to the...