For better or worse (mostly better), fermentation and the consumption of potable alcohol is one of the human race’s defining characteristics.  Since its discovery, alcohol has been used in, and enjoyed alongside, food for its organoleptic and intoxicating properties.  Throughout …

Founded in 2012 and nestled in the urban landscape of vibrant Tel Aviv, Milk & Honey is Israel’s first whisky distillery. While M&H was built upon the bedrock of Scottish whisky-making tradition (they employed the late Dr. Jim Swan, one …

Høvding is a Norwegian aquavit produced by Det Norske Brenneri, or The Norwegian Distillery, in Grimstad, Norway. Meaning “chief” in Norwegian, Høvding refers to the leader of a Viking tribe and calls upon the rich Nordic history of aquavit. Established in …

The holidays are the season for sharing great spirits—and there’s no better time to refresh your whiskey and Cognac lineup. As guests gather around tables and bars from Thanksgiving through the New Year, barrel-aged spirits take center stage: neat pours …

  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 portfolio …