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 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 bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller. 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. The history and timeline can be a little confusing but here are the highlights. Distilled spirits have been a part of southwest louisville for quite some time. Located only five miles from downtown louisville, the bulleit frontier whiskey experience is an impressive stop on the american whiskey trail. Write a note about your trip to the stitzel weller distillery. 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. 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. Originally opened in 1935, the stitzelweller distillery is one of the true cathedrals of american whiskey. The legend of stitzelweller distillery bourbonveachdotcom.
Just before prohibition, pappy began producing old rip van winkle bourbon and he later became the oldest active distiller at age 89. The stitzelweller distilling company was founded in 1935 with the combination of the distributor w. Stitzel weller in collectible decanters pre1970 for. I highly recommend this book to all fans of bourbon and the history of kentucky. Stitzel distiller owned by his former employee, julian pappy van winkle. But always fine bourbon is the story of the stitzelweller distillery, which, for a large part of the. Diageo didnt own a bourbon distillery when blade and bow was distilled. The mystique of stitzelweller craft spirit exchange. The bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller will be open to the public wednesday through sunday from 10 a. It is a historic home to many of the industrys icon. It made brands such as old fitzgerald and rebel yell before van winkles son sold the facility and rights. The bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller near louisville also received incentives and will become the stitzelweller experience. This is a rebel yell 1969 kentucky straight bourbon whiskey decanter.
First bourbon in 25 years barreled at stitzelweller. Fitzgerald very special reserve, as noted on the approved label found in the ttb database, is said to have been aged 20 years. The newly built operation was known as stitzelweller distillery. Nice condition, great on top, flaws are on the bottom where they dont show. 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. A company is selling bottles of forgotten old whiskey. 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.
Since 1999, the brand has been owned by the sazerac company. The stitzelweller determination is like a murder built on circumstantial evidence and not a case with a smoking gun. The two companies had continued to operate together during prohibition, selling spirits under a medicinal license. The horse head is the stopper and in excellent condition. As part of the wheated bourbon family, this twelve year old w. Following the repeal of prohibition by the passage of the twentyfirst amendment the stitzel weller distillery was. Also, this bottle has a screw cap instead of a cork. Stitzel weller in collectible decanters 1970now for. Bourbon whiskey, kentucky bourbon bottle, whiskey decanter, whiskey bottle, old w. The midpalate flavor is heavily wheated, layered and moderately sweet.
The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. The stitzelweller distillery opened its doors on derby day 1935, earning its name from the wheated whiskeys that were developed there. Distilling back at stitzelweller the courierjournal. 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. Blade and bow seeks to continue the story of stitzelweller by providing whiskey aficionados with an inspired piece of kentucky history. Stitzelweller distillery releasing 2 variations of blade. With four generations of distilling history, the van winkles got their start in the 1800s with julian p. Heaven hill preparing 20 year stitzel weller bourbon. Weller company merged with the stitzel distilling company est. Stitzel was one of only six companies in the whole country with a license to distill medicinal whiskey. True stitzel weller bourbon dsp ky16 was last produced in 1972 when the van winkles sold the distillery to norton simon. There is also actual distilling history of stitzelweller is each bottle of blade and bow.
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 stitzelweller distillery is now used to promote the bulleit brand. If you follow me on instagram, facebook, or twitter you may have already seen a few of the photos im going to share here. Stitzelwellers distilling and barrel entry proofs in 1954 part i. Tour directors must have the ability to learn and remember all aspects of the. Unlike most books about bourbon i have read previously, this one is superbly written, interesting, intriguing, and emotionally charged. Stitzelweller distillery kentucky bourbon trail bulleit. The brand was created by the stitzelweller distilling company, and was sold several times after 1972. Stitzelweller distillery with bulleit bourbon tour youtube. Stitzel distillery, who made most of weller s booze. Therefore, the oldest stitzelweller distillery releases, with julian pappy van winkle sr. Diageo to bottle at stitzelweller the courierjournal.
For decades, pappy van winkle worked from his office there, long before he was a household name. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. This change came along in 1972 after the sale of the company by the van winkle family. 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 stitzelweller distillery in shively opened on derby day in 1935. Book now picture of a taste of history tasting experience. The pappy van winkle dilemma at bulleit stitzelweller. 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.
Stitzelweller became famous for their wheated bourbon recipe and produced some legendary bottles. Barterhouse 20 year comes from old barrels that had been stored in the old stitzel weller distillery and were sourced by diego. 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. Awarded gold at the 2015 san francisco world spirits competition, blade and bow kentucky straight bourbon whiskey 91 proof, 45. This will be the second bulleit tourist opportunity. Apply for the tour guide job at stitzelweller distillery. Diageo aged the new make at its stitzelweller distillery. I believe through acquisition, united distillers ended up the final owner of the distillery. 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. Stitzelweller distillery, louisville, kentucky march 2018. This once massive city of a distillery was home to brands like. This is truly an outstanding book about the history of bourbon, the stitzelweller distillery, and the van winkle family. Bourbon whiskey history, timeline and important events.
The mystique of stitzelweller craft spirit exchange craft spirits. The party was held at the historic stitzelweller distillery grounds, which would celebrate its own 81st anniversary the following day. But always fine bourbon is the story of the stitzel weller distillery, which, for a large part of the 20th century. Stitzelweller is the old van winkle family distillery. Today the william larue weller name continues in a line of buffalo trace bourbons, including w.
The stitzel weller distilling company was founded in 1935 with the combination of the distributor w. Stitzelweller distillery, louisville, kentucky colin devroe. Stitzelweller distillery kentucky bourbon trail 20190830t18. Blade and bow aged at stitzel weller for at least a few years. Diageo decided to turn these barrels into the orphan barrel whiskey project of which barterhouse 20 was the 1st release. Weller is aged far longer than most wheated bourbons. This was a great tour to get a history lesson on bourbon, the various sw brands and enjoy some top shelf whiskey. The stitzelweller distillery opened in 1935 and was run by julian pappy van winkle sr. They opened the famous distillery in 1935 onyou cant make this upkentucky derby day. Visit the kentucky bourbon trail to tour the bulleit experience at stitzelweller distillery and taste our award winning whiskeys. 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. It is also said to have been distilled at the mythical stitzel weller distillery update.
This is truly an outstanding book about the history of bourbon, the stitzel weller distillery, and the van winkle family. 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. Stitzel distillery, who made most of wellers booze. Aromas of lanolin, almond, creamed corn and toasty vanilla.
Seems a little misleading considering the actual stitzel weller distillery shut down in 1992. He died in 1899, and his company later came to merge in 1909 with the a. Located only five miles from downtown louisville, its a distillery drenched in the rich. There are many variations to some of these brands but this is the four. The two offerings will be available to adult consumers in. He started out as a salesman for the weller company, ultimately taking over as a partner before prohibition and merging with the a.
Stitzels distillery, that was incorporated as stitzelweller in 1933. 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. Bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller. Enjoy this quick video of our tour of the stitzelweller distillery with bulleit bourbon during camp runamok. It is produced at the buffalo trace distillery in frankfort, kentucky.
Notice that the distillery is listed as old fitzgerald instead of stitzelweller. The colors are wonderful and the decanter is in excellent condition. The bulleit experience at stitzelweller distillery. Kentucky bourbon hall of fame historian and author. Stitzelweller, formed from the preprohibition partnership of pappy julian van winkles and alex farnsleys weller a wholesaler, and a. Up until around june 1992, the bourbon was still labled as dsp ky16 since the distilled plant number is associated with the still.
Like all bourbons, weller is distilled from a mash composed of at least 51% corn. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Stitzel weller distillery timeline whiskey id identify. Weller special reserve and the antique collection w. 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.
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