Skurnik Wines & Spirits

06/22/2026

Do you love summer so much you wish you could drink it? Do yourself a favor and mix up a Fire Island Martini 🍸

Tom Jackson crafted his Supergay 'Fire Island' Dry Gin recipe with kelp sourced from the waters of Fire Island for a gin that really tastes like summer. It also contains Tasmanian pepperberries, a nod to his childhood summers growing up in Australia 🦘

How to make it:
2 oz Supergay Fire Island Dry Gin
0.5 oz Antica Torino Bianco Vermouth
0.25 oz Lustau Fino Sherry

Stir with ice, strain into a chilled coupe glass or Nick & Nora. Garnish with 3 drops celery bitters and a lemon twist with a dried kelp ribbon.

🎙️ Tom Jackson is the latest guest on Skurnik Unfiltered, available now wherever you get your podcasts.

06/16/2026

🎙️ Episode 28

At the age of 26, Nicola Libelli was unexpectedly thrust into the head winemaking role at one of Germany's most historic estates, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, where he has since earned his reputation as one of the best Riesling winemakers in the world.

In this episode, Nicola reflects on the mentors who shaped his life and how a culture of friendship and healthy competition among winemakers can move the wine industry in the right direction.

You can meet Nicola at FLXcursion in Geneva, NY June 27-29, 2026.

🎧 Skurnik Unfiltered is available wherever you get your podcasts.

06/08/2026

🎙️ Episode 27

This week’s episode features two guests: Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse, the partners and winemakers behind Birdhorse. Balancing their own independent label with day jobs at respected wineries, they discuss how they built a brand from scratch, choosing to champion forgotten, climate-resilient Mediterranean grapes through close grower partnerships rather than traditional landownership.

The conversation centers on the unexpected potential of Valdiguié—a historic, bulletproof grape once known as “Napa Gamay.” Corinne and Katie explain how working with lesser-known varieties creates an even playing field for drinkers, stripping away the gatekeeping of traditional “wine speak.” They share their vision for making the industry more inclusive through approachable pricing, thoughtful low-intervention winemaking, and joyful, colorful labels designed to bring everyone into the conversation.

🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.

06/02/2026

What’s more American than bourbon?

Rye.

In this week’s episode, Whiskey Specialist James Pellingra talks with Alex Clark, founder of Brooklyn’s Fort Hamilton Distillery. Alex traces his path from London DJ to the center of the New York classic cocktail boom, sharing how his hospitality roots and love of American Revolutionary history inform his approach to distilling.

The conversation centers on Fort Hamilton’s reason for existence: bringing back the pre-Prohibition style of New York rye whiskey. Long before corn subsidies made bourbon dominant, rye was a true foundational spirit of American distilling. Alex breaks down what makes an Empire Rye Whiskey and what it means to resurrect a distillate that the US government sought to eradicate.

Alex also reintroduces Fort Hamilton’s New World Gin. Built on a New York corn base, it balances cucumber with fresh watermelon, a direct tie to that historic battlefield skirmish located just a block from the modern distillery in Industry City.

🎧 Get the full episode from Skurnik Unfiltered wherever you get your podcasts.

06/01/2026

Our June Germany & Austria Tour is almost here.

Join us as we welcome producers from family-owned estates across Germany and Austria, bringing their stories, passion, and incredible wines to cities across the country. With generations of experience and a remarkable range of bottles in tow, they are excited to share the wines and traditions that make these regions so special.

Swipe for tour dates and find a stop near you. We hope to see you there.

05/28/2026

El Dorado is mixing up something special for Bar Covent Brooklyn 🍹
 
Find some of the world’s greatest rums from the last remaining distillery in Guyana at the Skurnik bar in Building 7 from 11am to 7pm on June 9th and 10th.

05/27/2026

Vecchio Amaro del Capo is getting ready for Bar Convent Brooklyn ☀️

Find Southern Italy's most popular amaro at the Skurnik bar in Building 7 from 11am to 7pm on June 9th and 10th.

05/18/2026

Noah Dorrance's philosophy is clear and consistent: wine is connection. Paying close attention to the weather and the rhythms of the seasons connects him to the health of the planet. Donating a portion of his revenue to local nonprofits helps him connect with his community in and beyond the Sonoma Coast. And involving his wife and teenage kids in the Reeve Wines and BloodRoot projects brings their family closer together.

In this week's episode, New York sommelier Mackenzie Khosla guest hosts Noah for a discussion over a bottle of Reeve Wines 'Rice-Spivak' Pinot Noir. Together they reflect on ways to find connection, generosity, and intentionality through the making and sharing of wine.

05/15/2026

05/13/2026

Join us for a celebration of the Fifa World Cup like you've never seen before ⚽🌎

Featuring selections of wine, sake, and spirits from 17 qualifying countries, plus a global snack station to inspire your own watch-party pairings.

Last but not least, a friendly competition where you can take home a special trophy of your own 🏆

Come kick it with us!