Turning Illinois Corn Into Bold Local Spirits
What started as a simple winemaking hobby turned into Star Union Spirits, a thriving distillery in Peru, Illinois. Host John Klemm sits down with co-owner Bob Windy to talk about their journey and the role Illinois-grown corn plays in every bottle.
Highlights from the Episode:
00:22 — Meet Bob Windy & the story behind Star Union Spirits
01:18 — From backyard winemaking to running a full distillery
02:02 — Why they chose Peru & the historic Westclox Factory
02:21 — Growing from brandy into whiskey, vodka & gin
02:46 — Using Illinois corn: inside the distilling process
04:20 — Challenges with…
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