Sturgeon Spirits


Sturgeon Spirits


What happens when a history professor with a hobby and a love community decides to "go fishing" for a new challenge? A distillery of course. Sturgeon Spirits will open soon is Oshkosh Wisconsin. Karl Loewenstein answers a few questions...

So how did you get started?
I started playing with distilling 5-6 years ago as a hobby.  It turns out that I really enjoy the chemistry, the experimentation, the equipment, and the flavors of the distilling process.

I decided to make it more than a hobby because I am at a transitional point in my life.  I have been teaching at the university for 20 years, my kids are launched (my daughter graduated in May -- History major! Yay! and my son is a sophomore.) and I have been looking for new opportunities to explore and learn.  I discovered that craft distilling is a booming industry and Oshkosh doesn`t have one yet.  It seemed like a great combination of my passions and timing.
When will you be open?
Once the equipment is working (I hope within weeks), I will be able to produce just about any distilled spirit.  I will start with clear spirits that do not need to age -- vodka, gin, rum, etc.  I will also barrel whiskey and bourbon, but those need to age before they are ready to be sold.
Sturgeon?
I hope to make visiting Sturgeon Spirits a combination of unique cocktails and learning about history of distilling and the Oshkosh area.  The tasting room has many repurposed materials from the area and the will be filled with memorabilia and information about the unique culture of sturgeon spearing.
Sounds like a plan can`t wait to get up there for a cocktail...

Karl Loewenstein, President
Sturgeon Spirits Craft Distillery
sturgeonspirits.com
Oshkosh, WI
920-SPIRITS (774-7487)


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