Spreewood Distillers (Stork Club): History, Whisky Range and Visitor Guide
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Based in Dorfstraße 56, Schlepzig, Brandenburg, Spreewood Distillers (Stork Club) has developed a distinctive approach to whisky. This Whisky Clan guide covers its history, the people behind the distillery, production, notable bottles and current visitor arrangements. Independent source links and image credits are at the bottom.
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Spreewood Distillers (Stork Club) at a glance
Key fact | Details |
|---|---|
Location | Dorfstraße 56, Schlepzig, Brandenburg |
Country | Germany |
History | Original distillery around 2004; current owners arrived 2016 |
People | Steffen Lohr, Sebastian Brack and Bastian Heuser |
Featured bottle | Stork Club Straight Rye Whiskey |
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History of Spreewood Distillers (Stork Club)
The whisky distillery in Schlepzig dates to the early 2000s and occupies a location within the Spreewald biosphere reserve, south of Berlin. The historic site was not founded by the current ownership team in 2016.
Steffen Lohr, Sebastian Brack and Bastian Heuser travelled to Schlepzig to buy a whisky cask and instead purchased the distillery in 2016. After renovation and new equipment, they developed specialist rye whisky production under the Stork Club name, beginning in 2017.
People and ownership
People associated with the distillery’s history include Steffen Lohr, Sebastian Brack and Bastian Heuser. Names refer to documented roles during the venture and should not be taken as an assertion about unchanged present ownership.
Whisky production and maturation
Stork Club obtains rye from Brandenburg farms, grinds it on site, mashes it and ferments for approximately five days. This grain choice distinguishes the operation from German distilleries chiefly producing barley single malt.
The distillery uses copper hybrid stills combining pot and column features. Different maturation and bottling strengths shape its Straight Rye, Full Proof and limited releases.
Spreewood Distillers (Stork Club) whisky bottles and releases
The bottle range below distinguishes core expressions from limited or historically significant releases where sources permit. Whisky Clan has not personally tasted these bottles for this guide.
Stork Club Straight Rye Whiskey
The recognisable straight rye whiskey expression.
Stork Club Full Proof Rye Whiskey
A stronger rye expression, including a 55% ABV bottling.
Stork Club Smoky Rye Whiskey
A smokier rye variant.
Stork Club limited releases
Special cask and limited rye expressions.
Pictured: Stork Club Straight Rye Whiskey. The photographed bottle is associated with this distillery, not a generic glass or unrelated release.
Awards and milestones
The producer reports a World’s Best Rye Whiskey prize at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards. The award belongs to the entered whisky and that edition of the competition.
Visiting Spreewood Distillers (Stork Club)
The Schlepzig distillery has hosted tours and tastings near the Spreewald waterways, but opening arrangements and booking requirements should be confirmed on the current producer site.
Opening hours, current stock, prices and tour policies were checked in October 2026 and may change. Contact the producer for the latest arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Spreewood Distillers (Stork Club)?
Dorfstraße 56, Schlepzig, Brandenburg
When was it founded?
Original distillery around 2004; current owners arrived 2016
Who is associated with its history?
Steffen Lohr, Sebastian Brack and Bastian Heuser
Which whisky bottles are worth knowing?
Stork Club Straight Rye Whiskey, Stork Club Full Proof Rye Whiskey, Stork Club Smoky Rye Whiskey, Stork Club limited releases. Release availability varies.
Can you visit?
The Schlepzig distillery has hosted tours and tastings near the Spreewald waterways, but opening arrangements and booking requirements should be confirmed on the current producer site.
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Sources and image credits
Research checked 23 October 2026. External reading and photography credits are collected at the bottom so visitors can explore Whisky Clan first.
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