Review: Rush Creek Vodka
Rush Creek Vodka is crafted at Rush Creek Distilling in Harvard Illinois. The distillery opened July 2017 and was founded by four friends and Harvard Illinois residence. Mark Stricker a third generation baker, Todd Stricker a Plastics Engineer, Jay Nolan the former Mayor of Harvard, and Jeff McCarthy a former Airforce mechanic each brought a special skill to building the distillery and creating the spirits. Rush Creek Vodka is made from locally grown heirloom corn, and pure deep spring water from the Rush Creek Watershed. The vodka is six times distilled on a 600 gallon custom still they named Liberty that was built in Boise Idaho. Rush Creek Vodka is filled, sealed, and labeled by hand at the distillery. The aroma leads with boiled corn. Additional time brings out lemon, sea salt, and oregano. The sweet citrus entry builds to a lemon herb peak. It fades with salted corn on the cob and mineral, and finishes with burnt salted popcorn, Italian herbs, pepper, and lemon peel.
Vodka Party Girl
1.5 Oz. Rush Creek Vodka
2 Oz. Cranberry Juice
.5 Oz. Lime Juice
Shake With Ice
Strain Into Ice Filled Glass
Top With Tonic
Garnish With a Lime Wedge
Made in Harvard IL
40% Alcohol
Score: 86
Award: Bronze Medal