Review: River Run Vodka
Karl Loewenstein taught History at UW Oshkosh for 21 years before retiring to start a second career as the Founder of Sturgeon Spirits Craft Distillery. The sturgeon name is taken from the areas history of sturgeon spear fishing typically done on ice over Lake Winnebago. In 2021 he purchased their building and in November 2022 they opened their doors. River Run Vodka was one of their first spirits and they currently also craft 16 flavored vodka’s including a Garlic Vodka, 5 Liqueurs, 3 Gins including a Mushroom flavored gin, rum, and 2 agave spirits. River Run Vodka is made from locally grown corn and it is distilled on their custom built still. The aroma leads with popcorn. Additional time brings out vanilla pudding and herbal notes. The sweet lemon entry is joined by vanilla building to an herbal and roasted corn peak. It fades with vanilla pudding and lemon and finishes warm and peppery with lemon peel, vanilla, and Wisconsin State Fair grilled corn.
Made in Oshkosh Wisconsin
40% Alcohol
Score: 88
Award: Silver Medal