April 15, 2020
THE SUSTAINABILITY IN SPIRITS SERIES This is our second installment in a series that defines sustainability in spirits and shares some selections from our very own spirits portfolio. PART I Square One Organic Spirits Today we’re excited to share the... UNFILTERED Archives: Spirits
Sustainability in Spirits: Square One Vodka
April 2, 2020
WHAT DOES SUSTAINABILITY MEAN? The United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainability is often broken... Kitchen Cocktailing Part 1: The Aquafaba Sour
March 27, 2020
Though our daily lives have shifted considerably, our love of cocktails remains something of a true north during uncertain times. Kitchen cocktailing allows the opportunity to explore both conventional and unusual ingredients, preparation methods, and style preferences. Best of all,... Rum Roundup: 7 Skurnik Selections and Terroir in Spirits
March 5, 2020
Rum is broadly defined by the Alcohol Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB) as: Many consumers and bartenders alike are surprised to hear that only ~2% of the world’s rum is distilled from sugarcane juice while the lion’s share of production... How To Navigate Our Grand Portfolio Tasting As A Spirits Buyer
February 26, 2020
On March 2nd, Skurnik Wines & Spirits will be holding its annual Grand Portfolio Tasting here in Manhattan. When we attempted to narrow down how many GPTs have been hosted by Skurnik thus far, an exact number wasn’t immediately apparent.... “The Skurnik Family Creates A Force In Wine” – Market Watch
February 6, 2020
We are honored to be recognized on the cover of Market Watch to kick-off 2020. The full story highlights our Long Island beginnings, recent growth in distribution to include three new states, insights from the distribution and imports side of... Intramural Cocktail Challenge: Pamplemousse Spritz
February 4, 2020
It’s fascinating to see how designers and artists, when presented with the same limitations, can come up with endlessly varying solutions to a problem. Though at Skurnik we never consider a Spritz a problem—this refreshing and low-ABV beverage can only... Tariff Talk with Harmon Skurnik & David Hinkle
January 30, 2020
There is so much misinformation out there regarding the tariff threat that is looming over our industry. We sat down with Harmon Skurnik for a second ‘Tariff Talk’ to discuss where we are today in the ONGOING fight against tariffs... Spirits Staff Picks: 7 Cocktails We’re Feeling for 2020 & Beyond!
December 30, 2019
New drinks for a new decade? Sure! Bring on the ingenuity. But let’s not throw the baby out with the bathtub gin, so to speak, while looking forward to the next new thing; plenty of the drinks we’ve enjoyed in... Welcome to…
December 6, 2019
In July 2019, we announced our acquisition of Vintner Select, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based fine wine distributor. With this acquisition, we have increased our direct wholesale distribution network to eight states, adding Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana to our existing stable of...