Lewis and Clark is an easygoing, value-friendly bourbon poured at Grappa, the Mediterranean restaurant in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. We keep it on the list as a dependable everyday pour, the kind of approachable bourbon that takes well to a cocktail or a simple glass over ice while you settle in for dinner on Boston Street.

About the Distillery

The Lewis and Clark name has been carried by more than one regional bottling, and details such as the precise distillery and recipe can vary by release, so we describe it qualitatively here. It is associated with a Northwest bottler, Hood River Distillers in Oregon, and presented in the spirit of the historic Lewis and Clark expedition. As with many value-tier bourbon brands, the underlying whiskey is sourced rather than distilled by the bottler.

Style & Mash Bill

As an American bourbon, Lewis and Clark is built on a corn-forward mash bill and aged in charred oak, the foundations that give every bourbon its caramel sweetness and warm color. We avoid stating a specific grain breakdown or rye-versus-wheat character we cannot confirm; in the glass it drinks as a straightforward, corn-led bourbon rather than an aggressively spicy or heavily wheated one.

Tasting Notes

Expect a gentle, sweet aroma of vanilla, caramel and light oak. The palate is soft and uncomplicated, with corn sweetness, a little baking spice and a touch of wood. The finish is short to medium and mellow, making it an easy, friendly bourbon for sipping or mixing.

What to Pair It With

This approachable bourbon is an easy companion to our Sicilian meatballs and a relaxed match for a shared charcuterie board. Its caramel sweetness also suits the flourless chocolate cake. Browse the full dine-in menu for more.

How It’s Served at Grappa

We pour Lewis and Clark Bourbon neat or over ice at $10, however you like to take it.

FAQ

Where is it from?

Lewis and Clark is a regional bourbon brand associated with a Northwest bottler, Hood River Distillers in Oregon, with the underlying whiskey sourced rather than distilled in house. Specifics can vary by release.

What does it taste like?

It is soft and approachable, with vanilla, caramel and light oak over a mellow, gently sweet finish, equally at home sipped or mixed.

Is it a high-rye or wheated bourbon?

It drinks as a straightforward corn-forward bourbon. We do not have a confirmed grain breakdown, so we cannot label it specifically as high-rye or wheated.

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