Phillipe Blonde Helps Skrewball Whiskey Celebrate Its New PB&J Whiskey Launch WIth A Downtown Halloween Affair And Costume Contest Featuring Music by Angel & Dren
Skrewball Whiskey celebrated the launch of its new PB&J Whiskey on Thursday, October 22, with The Perfect Pair: A PB&J Affair, an immersive, Halloween-inspired celebration held at the iconic Angel Orensanz Foundation in downtown New York City. The event welcomed approximately 600 guests, including foodies, influencers, tastemakers, and VIPs, for an evening of music, specialty cocktails, culinary creations inspired by Skrewball PB&J, and interactive brand experiences in collaboration with partner CHAIN.
Blending Halloween festivities with Skrewball’s signature playful spirit, the event invited guests to embrace the theme of the perfect pair through creative costumes, immersive installations, and a lively atmosphere. Attendees enjoyed music by Angel & Dren, a PB&J-inspired experience by CHAIN, and a Dynamic Duo Costume Contest judged by celebrity fashion designer Phillipe Blond of The Blonds.
The star-studded guest list included The Bachelorette stars Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko, designer and influencer Emma Pill, Victoria’s Secret model Kailyn Shepherd, and Owning Manhattan personality Jade Shenker. Also in attendance were 90 Day Fiancé personalities Ani Bollock and John Sterkaj, alongside models Ava Sommerset, Haley Salis, and Alexis Santiago, among other notable guests who arrived in their most creative “perfect pair” costumes.
One of the evening’s highlights was the Dynamic Duo Costume Contest, which featured six finalist couples competing for the winning title. Influencer and reality TV personalities Ani Bollock and John Sterkaj took home the top prize, dressed as the ultimate peanut butter and jelly duo. Judged by Phillipe Blond, the contest brought the evening’s playful theme to life and celebrated the creativity and individuality of the attendees.
Through its combination of spirited entertainment, themed culinary experiences, and interactive activations, The Perfect Pair: A PB&J Affair showcased Skrewball Whiskey’s distinctive brand personality while generating excitement around its newest release. The celebration offered guests an opportunity to experience the brand’s latest innovation in a memorable setting that combined Halloween flair with the nostalgic appeal of the classic peanut butter and jelly pairing.
