EXPERIENCE LOCAL TRADITIONS

Here in Oshkosh, we do something unique…

Through patience and persistence, we honor local traditions in a region where the quality of life reigns supreme. What we do involves getting up early, working hard, and trusting the process. Join us in the tasting room to experience unique craft cocktails with local spirit. Watch for us in your local bars, restaurants, and stores.

Small Batch, Spirits Distilled on Site

Craft Cocktails

live music

Event Venue Renovations in Progress.
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Sturgeon Spearing Season Oshkosh Wisconsin

Karl Loewenstein,
Founder

The founder and president of Sturgeon spirits, Karl Loewenstein is passionate about the craft and traditions of distilling. Karl, who retired from a 21 year career teaching history at UW Oshkosh in January 2024, believes in community, sustainability, and spirited living.

These principles are part of our tasting room and every product that we create. Join us to find out how that makes us unique.

Oshkosh Wisconsin Main Street 1944
Sturgeon Spirits Oshkosh Wisconsin Craft Distillery

Community

Rooted in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. We support local suppliers, promote local history, and help make Oshkosh a special place.

Lake Winnebago, Calumet Wisconsin, Smooth Water and Green Rocks, Dave Hoelfer Photographer

Sustainability

Much like the stability and protection of the Lake Sturgeon in the Winnebago system, we want to contribute to practices that better our world. We support local conservation efforts and are instituting sustainable practices in our distilling process. Our building uses repurposed woods and we are committed to an electric future.

Spirited Living

We believe that life is amazing and should be celebrated in as many ways as possible. We cherish the opportunity to share the fruits of our labor by producing high quality spirits for our community to enjoy.

Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Nicole Winchel-Brayton via unsplash
two orange drinks with mint leaf flourishes