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... UNFILTERED Archives: Spirits
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... Five Cocktails Inspired by Groundbreaking Black Bartenders
February 3, 2026
To honor Black History Month, we’ve highlighted a few African American bartenders who distinguished themselves from the early 19th century and on to Prohibition. In recent years, these individuals have gained renewed recognition as the beverage industry has revisited... Five Cocktails Inspired by Groundbreaking Black Bartenders
To honor Black History Month, we’ve highlighted a few African American bartenders who distinguished themselves from the early 19th century and on to Prohibition. In recent years, these individuals have gained renewed recognition as the beverage industry has revisited...
Five Cocktails Inspired by Groundbreaking Black Bartenders
To honor Black History Month, we’ve highlighted a few African American bartenders who distinguished themselves from the early 19th century and on to Prohibition. In recent years, these individuals have gained renewed recognition as the beverage industry has revisited...
Annabel Thomas of Nc’nean
February 2, 2026
Annabel Thomas is the founder of the most sustainable distillery in the world, Nc’nean. Nestled in the Western Highlands of Scotland, Nc’nean is completely off the grid. The entire operation produces net-zero carbon emissions and is powered by 100% renewable... Bottles with Chemistry: Valentine’s Day Picks for 2026
January 27, 2026
Valentine’s Day is about sharing something with the people you care about. Your customers are looking for an excuse to open something special, splurge a little, or they’re looking for something new to fall in love with. If you’re seeking... 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...