The stitzelweller distillery opened its doors on derby day 1935, earning its name from the wheated whiskeys that were developed there. It made brands such as old fitzgerald and rebel yell before van winkles son sold the facility and rights. Write a note about your trip to the stitzel weller distillery. But always fine bourbon is the story of the stitzelweller distillery, which, for a large part of the. The stitzel weller distilling company was founded in 1935 with the combination of the distributor w. During the countrys dry period the stitzelweller distillery held one of the few licenses to produce medicinal whiskey, and when the country was once again wet, they produced brands like old fitzgerald, cabin still, and rebel yell. This once massive city of a distillery was home to brands like. Originally opening on derby day in 1935 and reopening to the public in 2014, the historic stitzelweller distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the american whiskey industry. Therefore, the oldest stitzelweller distillery releases, with julian pappy van winkle sr. It is also said to have been distilled at the mythical stitzel weller distillery update. Stitzelwellers distilling and barrel entry proofs in 1954 part i.
This change came along in 1972 after the sale of the company by the van winkle family. The mystique of stitzelweller craft spirit exchange craft spirits. There is also actual distilling history of stitzelweller is each bottle of blade and bow. This is a rebel yell 1969 kentucky straight bourbon whiskey decanter. Weller company merged with the stitzel distilling company est. The stitzelweller distillery is now used to promote the bulleit brand. A company is selling bottles of forgotten old whiskey. The stitzelweller determination is like a murder built on circumstantial evidence and not a case with a smoking gun. This is truly an outstanding book about the history of bourbon, the stitzel weller distillery, and the van winkle family. Before a merger of guiness and grand metropolitan formed diageo in 1997, the company that owned and operated guiness united distillers also owned the stitzelweller. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping ensure edition identification. Located only five miles from downtown louisville, the bulleit frontier whiskey experience is an impressive stop on the american whiskey trail.
I highly recommend this book to all fans of bourbon and the history of kentucky. Bourbon whiskey, kentucky bourbon bottle, whiskey decanter, whiskey bottle, old w. Today the william larue weller name continues in a line of buffalo trace bourbons, including w. They opened the famous distillery in 1935 onyou cant make this upkentucky derby day. Stitzel weller in collectible decanters pre1970 for. Following the repeal of prohibition by the passage of the twentyfirst amendment the stitzel weller distillery was. Notice that the distillery is listed as old fitzgerald instead of stitzelweller. Stitzels distillery, that was incorporated as stitzelweller in 1933. Seems a little misleading considering the actual stitzel weller distillery shut down in 1992. Stitzel distillery, who made most of weller s booze. Awarded gold at the 2015 san francisco world spirits competition, blade and bow kentucky straight bourbon whiskey 91 proof, 45. Diageo didnt own a bourbon distillery when blade and bow was distilled.
Nice condition, great on top, flaws are on the bottom where they dont show. Visit the kentucky bourbon trail to tour the bulleit experience at stitzelweller distillery and taste our award winning whiskeys. This will be the second bulleit tourist opportunity. Tour directors must have good communication skills and the ability to fluently and interestingly describe the distillery process and history of the specific distillery being toured. The bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller. Stitzelweller distillery releasing 2 variations of blade. But always fine bourbon is the story of the stitzel weller distillery, which, for a large part of the 20th century. Fitzgerald very special reserve, as noted on the approved label found in the ttb database, is said to have been aged 20 years. Distilling back at stitzelweller the courierjournal. First bourbon in 25 years barreled at stitzelweller. Stitzelweller distillery, louisville, kentucky colin devroe. Located only five miles from downtown louisville, the stitzel weller experience is one of the most convenient and impressive stops along the kentucky bourbon trail. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Four roses wasnt the only distillery making bourbon for diageo. Stitzelweller became famous for their wheated bourbon recipe and produced some legendary bottles. The legend of stitzelweller distillery bourbonveachdotcom. Stitzelweller distillery kentucky bourbon trail 20190830t18.
The horse head is the stopper and in excellent condition. The stitzelweller distillery opened in 1935 and was run by julian pappy van winkle sr. The bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller near louisville also received incentives and will become the stitzelweller experience. Barterhouse 20 year comes from old barrels that had been stored in the old stitzel weller distillery and were sourced by diego. Originally opened in 1935, the stitzelweller distillery is one of the true cathedrals of american whiskey. Like all bourbons, weller is distilled from a mash composed of at least 51% corn. Unlike most books about bourbon i have read previously, this one is superbly written, interesting, intriguing, and emotionally charged.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. It is produced at the buffalo trace distillery in frankfort, kentucky. Diageo to bottle at stitzelweller the courierjournal. Four roses was content to fill its contract but when diageo wanted more bourbon they said no, they needed it for their own products, and when the contract finally ran out over a year ago, four roses didnt renew it. The bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller will be open to the public wednesday through sunday from 10 a. Book now picture of a taste of history tasting experience. The party was held at the historic stitzelweller distillery grounds, which would celebrate its own 81st anniversary the following day. If you follow me on instagram, facebook, or twitter you may have already seen a few of the photos im going to share here. True stitzel weller bourbon dsp ky16 was last produced in 1972 when the van winkles sold the distillery to norton simon. Just before prohibition, pappy began producing old rip van winkle bourbon and he later became the oldest active distiller at age 89.
Youll have to forgive me, as it is going to take some time for me to get through all of my photos from our trip to kentucky in latewinter. For decades, pappy van winkle worked from his office there, long before he was a household name. The stitzelweller distillery in shively opened on derby day in 1935. Located only five miles from downtown louisville, its a distillery drenched in the rich. Stitzelweller, formed from the preprohibition partnership of pappy julian van winkles and alex farnsleys weller a wholesaler, and a. Bourbon whiskey history, timeline and important events. Stitzel distillery, who made most of wellers booze.
Apply for the tour guide job at stitzelweller distillery. I believe through acquisition, united distillers ended up the final owner of the distillery. Tour directors must have the ability to learn and remember all aspects of the. Bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The bulleit experience at stitzelweller distillery. Blade and bow aged at stitzel weller for at least a few years. Originally opened on derby day in 1935 and reopened to the public in the fall of 2014, the stitzelweller distillery is one of the true cathedrals of american whiskey. You have a history of stitzel prior to pappy, but when people talk about stitzelweller, they talk about the merging of stitzel and weller with. Heaven hill preparing 20 year stitzel weller bourbon. There are many variations to some of these brands but this is the four. Diageo aged the new make at its stitzelweller distillery. The pappy van winkle dilemma at bulleit stitzelweller. Enjoy this quick video of our tour of the stitzelweller distillery with bulleit bourbon during camp runamok.
Distilled spirits have been a part of southwest louisville for quite some time. Since 1999, the brand has been owned by the sazerac company. Blade and bow seeks to continue the story of stitzelweller by providing whiskey aficionados with an inspired piece of kentucky history. Weller is aged far longer than most wheated bourbons. Illegal moonshining has a rich and notorious history in kentucky and the south points scenic area is rumored to have had its fair share. The distillery where it is made would be the natural home place but, as we both knew, bulleits products are contract distilled by nondiageo distilleries. Stitzelweller is the old van winkle family distillery. Stitzel weller cabin still collectors gallery 1969 you gotta love that hill billy 1969 original design from the stitzel weller distillery cabin still collectors gallery. The newly built operation was known as stitzelweller distillery. Stitzel weller in collectible decanters 1970now for. The colors are wonderful and the decanter is in excellent condition. This was a great tour to get a history lesson on bourbon, the various sw brands and enjoy some top shelf whiskey.
He died in 1899, and his company later came to merge in 1909 with the a. The two offerings will be available to adult consumers in. As part of the wheated bourbon family, this twelve year old w. In the case of the whiskey being used in orphan barrels first varietals, for instance, some of the bernheim distillerys barrels of aging whiskey remained at diageos stitzelweller rick. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. Aromas of lanolin, almond, creamed corn and toasty vanilla. Stitzel weller distillery timeline whiskey id identify. The two companies had continued to operate together during prohibition, selling spirits under a medicinal license. Stitzelweller distillery, louisville, kentucky march 2018.
He started out as a salesman for the weller company, ultimately taking over as a partner before prohibition and merging with the a. The midpalate flavor is heavily wheated, layered and moderately sweet. Prior to entering into a joint venture with buffalo trace distillery where the old rip van winkle line is produced today, it was produced by the stitzelweller distillery. Also, this bottle has a screw cap instead of a cork. Stitzel was one of only six companies in the whole country with a license to distill medicinal whiskey. With four generations of distilling history, the van winkles got their start in the 1800s with julian p. This offering is a smooth, easygoing and balanced offering with a beautiful deep bronze color.
The stitzelweller distilling company was founded in 1935 with the combination of the distributor w. Each of the 100, or so, party goes were given a mint julep served in a nice keepsake julep cup, seated at a table for a sit down dinner and then treated to a musical performance by the upandcoming band dawes. Stitzel distiller owned by his former employee, julian pappy van winkle. Stitzelweller distillery kentucky bourbon trail bulleit. The brand was created by the stitzelweller distilling company, and was sold several times after 1972. Up until around june 1992, the bourbon was still labled as dsp ky16 since the distilled plant number is associated with the still.
Kentucky bourbon hall of fame historian and author. It is a historic home to many of the industrys icon. Originally opened on derby day in 1935 and reopened to the public in 2014, the historic stitzelweller distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the american whiskey industry. Weller special reserve and the antique collection w. Stitzelweller distillery with bulleit bourbon tour youtube. Therefore any sw whiskey bottled before 1939 will be distilled somewhere else.
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