October 12, 2026
For our final installment celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Skurnik’s expert on Mexican distillates Justin Lane Briggs sits down with José María “Chema” Dondé Rangel, the visionary founder of Panorama Mezcal. Chema details his journey through New York hospitality, moving from... UNFILTERED Archives: Mexico
The heritage of Mexico’s indigenous spirit with Javier Jimenez of Caballito Cerrero
September 14, 2026
Javier Jimenez can trace his roots back 15 generations in the Tecuane Ravine, a culturally significant canyon in Jalisco that is home to a UNESCO World Heritage site. Before European contact, indigenous people carved large circular pits into the... 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...
Daday Suárez of Alto Canto Tequila
April 13, 2026
Daday Suárez is a completionist. When he was wrestling with questions of reality and being, he got a degree in philosophy. When he wanted to order wine at restaurants with more confidence, he became a certified sommelier. When he... 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... Sergio Vivanco of Viva México and Plantador Tequilas
March 30, 2026
For five generations, the Vivanco family has been growing agave in Arandas, in the Jalisco highland plateau, though they didn’t establish their own destilería until 1994. Registered as NOM 1414, they soon launched their own family label, Viva México... 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...