vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled and bottled at 40% ALC / 80 Proof. $22

Lavender vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled, blended with organic Lavender extract and bottled at 35% ALC / 70 Proof. $22

cucumber vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled, blended with organic Cucumber extract and bottled at 35% ALC / 70 Proof. $22

watermelon vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled, blended with organic Watermelon extract and bottled at 35% ALC / 70 Proof. $22

cranberry vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled, blended with Cranberry extract and bottled at 35% ALC / 70 Proof. $22

black cherry vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled, blended with Black Cherry extract and bottled at 35% ALC / 70 Proof. $22

lemon vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled, blended with Lemon extract and bottled at 35% ALC / 70 Proof. $22

habanero vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled, blended with Habanero extract and bottled at 35% ALC / 70 Proof. It’s just spicy enough! $22

peach vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled, blended with Peach extract and bottled at 35% ALC / 70 Proof. $22

raspberry vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled, blended with Raspberry extract and bottled at 35% ALC / 70 Proof. $22

coffee vodka

100% Missouri Corn, 6x distilled, blended with local Lake Mills Pyramid Roasters coffee beans and bottled at 35% ALC / 70 Proof. $22

london dry gin

100% Neutral spirits distilled from grain Juniper & New Botanicals focused and bottled at 45% ALC / 90 Proof. $25

lewis bros. tennessee straight bourbon whiskey

For 100 years and several Lewis family generations, the Lewis brothers have enjoyed the whiskeys of Tennessee. The smooth, flavorful sour mash whiskey is mellowed by sweet sugar maple charcoal and aged for a minimum of 3 years in hand-crafted American Oak barrels. 50% ALC / 100 Proof $35

mash of 70% corn, 15% rye, and 15% malted barley

BELOW IS THE REVIEW OF OUR LEWIS BROS. WHISKEY BY THE WHISKEYFELLOW

Lewis Station Winery and Distillery was founded in 2011 by Rob Lewis in a former Lake Mills, Wisconsin, gas station. Rob is a level two certified sommelier, and in 2018, Lewis Station was declared Wisconsin’s first Certified Craft Winery by the Craft Winery Association. Then, in 2020, Rob opened Stable Rock Winery & Distillery at nearby Jefferson. Aside from a couple of vodkas and gin, Rob has four whiskeys in his product lineup.

The newest, just-released whiskey he’s offering is a Bourbon called Lewis Bros.

“For over 100 years and several family generations, the Lewis brothers have enjoyed the whiskeys of Tennessee. The smooth, flavorful sour mash whiskey is mellowed by sweet sugar maple charcoal and aged for a minimum of three years in hand-crafted American white oak barrels.” – Rob Lewis

Lewis Bros. was distilled by the Tennessee Distilling Company from a mash of 70% corn, 15% rye, and 15% malted barley. It went through the Lincoln County Process (LCP). If you’re unfamiliar with the LCP, that’s charcoal mellowing when the freshly-distilled whiskey (also called newmake) is filtered through a thick layer of maple charcoal chips before barreling. Once the LCP occurred, the whiskey spent the next three years in new, charred American oak barrels. Bottled at 45% ABV (90°), you can expect to pay about $35.00 for a 750ml available only at the distillery.

Lewis Station is hyper-local (about a dozen miles), and the winery is one Mrs. Whiskeyfellow has been a fan of for several years. As such, we’re there frequently and have had an opportunity to get to know Rob. And, despite the friendship that exists, Lewis Bros. will be subjected to the same strict guidelines that I have when judging any whiskey.

In full disclosure, Rob did provide me with a sample in exchange for my no-strings-attached, honest review. Let’s #DrinkCurious and learn more.

Appearance: I sipped this Bourbon neat from my Glencairn glass. Inside, it was caramel-colored and formed a thick, sticky rim. Straight, slow tears fell back to the pool.

Nose: The first thing that caught my attention was how nutty the aroma was. Corn, plum, cinnamon, and maple followed. When I drew the air through my lips, I encountered toasted marshmallow.

Palate: The Bourbon’s thin and silky texture offered flavors of corn, roasted almonds, and nutmeg on the front of my palate. The middle tasted of S’mores, complete with milk chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and graham crackers. Charred oak, pepper, and caramel were on the back.

Finish: Caramel, marshmallow, roasted almond, nutmeg, and pepper hung on for a medium-lengthed finish.

Bottle, Bar, or Bust: In the days of distilleries charging insane sums of for younger whiskeys, it is welcoming to have a brand offer one that is affordable, correctly proofed, and has enough punch to keep things interesting for whiskey fans but not enough to turn off the casual drinker. I liked this. Mrs. Whiskeyfellow took a sip and said, “Rob did well.” For $35.00, you can’t go wrong, and as such, it has earned my Bottle rating. Cheers!

My Simple, Easy-to-Understand Rating System

Bottle = Buy It
Bar = Try It
Bust = Leave It

Lewis Station Winery and Distillery was founded in 2011 by Rob Lewis in a former gas station in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Rob is a level two certified sommelier, and in 2018, Lewis Station was declared Wisconsin’s first Certified Craft Winery by the Craft Winery Association. Then, in 2020, Rob opened Stable Rock Winery & Distillery at nearby Jefferson. Aside from a couple of vodkas and gin, Rob has five whiskeys in his product lineup, plus a ton of wines.

Two Rob’s Rye Whiskey

In Lake Mills, a second distillery called Dog & Shrub was founded by Rob “Doc” Campbell. The distillery changed hands in 2023, renamed Salty Dog Distillery, and went out of business shortly after. Doc had distilled at the nearby Dancing Goat Distillery to create his spirits. Those were aging gracefully before Doc sold the company. When Salty Dog shuttered, Rob Lewis purchased the stocks and handled the blending, proofing, and bottling.

The first whiskey to come out of that situation is aptly named Two Rob’s Rye Whiskey.

“Our Rye Whiskey is bursting with spicy, fruity notes and has a significant malt component to give it a semi-sweet bready note. Crafted by two separate Lake Mills craftsmen named Rob.” – Lewis Station Winery & Distillery

The mashbill is 86% rye and 14% malted barley. It is unusual to have a two-ingredient recipie with that high of a malt content. Two Rob’s spent over four years in new, charred oak barrels. A 750ml 45% ABV (90°) package comes at an affordable $30.00 price and is available at either the Lake Mills or Jefferson facilities.

Lewis Station is located about a dozen miles from Whiskeyfellow’s expansive campus, serving as its international headquarters, and the winery is one Mrs. Whiskeyfellow has been a fan of for several years. As such, we’re there frequently and have had an opportunity to get to know Rob. Despite the friendship that exists, Two Rob’s will be subjected to the same guidelines that anything else I review is subjected to (meaning, Rob, maybe you want to sit down).

In full disclosure, Rob Lewis did provide me with a sample in exchange for my no-strings-attached, honest review. Let’s #DrinkCurious and discover how this unplanned collaboration turned out.

Appearance: I poured this Rye into my Glencairn glass to sip neat. Inside, the whiskey appeared as honey-gold in color. The medium rim released fast, wavy tears.

Nose: That malt component had a significant impact on the overall aroma. Raw almonds, malt, and a hint of butterscotch (yes, butterscotch, not something you expect from an American Rye) permeated. Less apparent were the smells of cinnamon and floral rye. When I inhaled through my lips, I found hazelnuts.

Palate: Two Rob’s texture was soft and creamy. The front consisted of malt, honey, and hazelnuts. Midway through were flavors of spiced nuts. The back featured ginger, cinnamon, and toasted oak.

Finish: While the palate was on the mild side, the finish is where Two Rob’s reminded me it was a Rye whiskey. Initially leaving a taste of Nutella in my mouth and throat, it quickly transformed into cinnamon, black pepper, clove, and charred oak. A few minutes after swallowing, the spice kept building.

Bottle, Bar, or Bust: I thought Two Rob’s was weird when I first tried it. That’s a fair assessment because, as I stated earlier, the mashbill is unusual. Sweetness exists where I’d expect spice. The palate could easily be mistaken for Bourbon. Only the finish reveals how much rye grain is in this whiskey.

Two Rob’s isn’t one of those life-changing whiskeys, but it will raise eyebrows and force contemplation about what’s in the glass. It is, without a doubt, unique, and I mean that in a good way. Any whiskey that positively grabs my attention and is highly affordable is worth picking up. As such, it takes my Bottle rating. Cheers!