Star Union Spirits in Peru takes spotlight in recent publications

The Illinois Corn Growers Association produced a segment on Star Union Spirits in the Illinois Corn magazine.

The ICGA has more than 4,000 members. IL Corn showcases Star Union’s whiskey, vodka, gin and alembic absinthe because they are all distilled and milled from Illinois corn.

“We are proud of Illinois farmers for the corn they produce and are happy to embrace them in each expression of our spirits,” said Bob Windy and Jeff Yosowitz of Star Union. “The video also shows off the Westcox Museum and many of the unique and wonderful artifacts it has collected over the years.”

Star Union Spirits also was featured by the American Craft Spirits Association in the latest edition. Star Union Spirits is showcased in the Who’s Who in Craft Distilling article (pages 40 and 41). The ACSA continues to advocate for American craft distilleries around the U.S. Star Union Spirits was honored by the ACSA in 2021 for their “Best in Class” Navy Strength Dark Rum.

Star Union Spirits was established by winemakers Yosowitz and Windy as a small craft distillery in Peru at the Westclox building. Star Union Spirits opened to the public in November 2018. Casey Beall joined Star Union Spirits as its distiller and production manager in early 2019, adding experience, depth and insight to its robust portfolio of award-winning spirits.

Star Union Spirits Tasting Room, 300 Fifth St., Suite 135, is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday for bottle sales, 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday for craft cocktails and bottle sales, 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 1. Private tours and tastings are available by appointment. Call 815-205-1234 or email info@starunionspirits.com