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READ ON!Star Union Spirits in Peru, IL has many reasons to celebrate. After recently being awarded an “Illinois Made” maker by the Illinois Office of Tourism, they took home a big win at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Since 2000, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition has become widely known and most respected when it comes to spirits.
Bringing home eight wins, the spirits were judged through blind tastings by an experienced judging panel. After four days of tasting entries, the judges awarded medals to products based on an unbiased, individual basis.
Below are Star Union Spirits’ winning products:
Double Gold Medals
Gold Medal
Silver Medals
Enjoy the many flavors of Star Union Spirits by joining them at their tasting room, open Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm – 7pm and Saturday from 1pm – 8pm. Be sure to take home a bottle to create your own cocktail right at home. Bottle sales are open Tuesday – Saturday.
You can get a taste of their spirits at some of your favorite local restaurants in the area, such as Lone Buffalo, CatsEye Wine Bar, Thyme Craft Kitchen, and more.
For more information about Star Union Spirit, visit www.hcdestinations.com/Dining/Star-Union-Spirits