The bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller will be open to the public wednesday through sunday from 10 a. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping ensure edition identification. Awarded gold at the 2015 san francisco world spirits competition, blade and bow kentucky straight bourbon whiskey 91 proof, 45. Before a merger of guiness and grand metropolitan formed diageo in 1997, the company that owned and operated guiness united distillers also owned the stitzel weller distillery and shut it down in january of 1992. A company is selling bottles of forgotten old whiskey. This was a working distillery at the time when most of the books we learned from were written. For four decades, it thrived and was known for making the finest bourbon in the world. Blade and bow kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is an example of. Therefore any sw whiskey bottled before 1939 will be distilled somewhere else. The stitzelweller distillery opened its doors on derby day 1935, earning its name from the wheated whiskeys that were developed there. The mystique of stitzelweller craft spirit exchange.
This was a working distillery at the time when most of the books we learned. 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 produced at the buffalo trace distillery in frankfort, kentucky. Up until around june 1992, the bourbon was still labled as dsp ky16 since the distilled plant number is associated with the still. Diageo to bottle at stitzelweller the courierjournal. Have a historymaking experience at the stitzelweller. My comment was, well, theres always stitzel weller. Stitzel weller in collectible decanters 1970now for sale. But always fine bourbon is the story of the stitzel weller distillery, which, for a. Diageo aged the new make at its stitzelweller distillery. But always fine bourbon is the story of the stitzel weller distillery, which, for a large part of the 20th century. I believe through acquisition, united distillers ended up the final owner of the distillery. Jun 05, 2016 enjoy this quick video of our tour of the stitzel weller distillery with bulleit bourbon during camp runamok. Pappy van winkles granddaughter intended to write a grownup story about her.
This once massive city of a distillery was home to brands like. Stitzelweller distillery kentucky bourbon trail bulleit. For decades, pappy van winkle worked from his office there, long before he was a household name. 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. Have a historymaking experience at the stitzelweller distillery march 28 posted by joe hayden on tuesday, march 27, 2018 at 9. 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. Conglomerate norton simon purchased stitzelweller in 1972 and renamed it old fitzgerald distillery after its lead product. Stitzelwellers distilling and barrel entry proofs in 1954 part i. It is not just about family stories there are many of those but also about the history of the brand old fitzgerald and the stitzelweller distillery.
Heaven hill to release stitzelweller era bourbon the. Bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller. The stitzelweller distillery in shively, opened on derby day in 1935. Historic stitzelweller distillery in shively to be. Mar 27, 2018 the stitzel weller distillery is at 3860 fitzgerald road in shively.
Distilled spirits have been a part of southwest louisville for quite some time. Visit the kentucky bourbon trail to tour the bulleit experience at stitzelweller distillery and taste our award winning whiskeys. Stitzelweller distillery releasing 2 variations of blade and. After stitzelweller was born as a corporation in 1933 with repeal, they immediately began construction of a new much larger distillery in shively, ky and it was completed in 1935. The bulleit experience at stitzelweller distillery. May 12, 2016 but despite its reputation, stitzelweller is still largely shrouded in mystery and contradictions. 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. The bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller. Stitzelweller sw distillery information condensed earlier this week. Among more recent works is sally van winkle campbells delightful memoir, but always fine bourbon.
First bourbon in 25 years barreled at stitzelweller. Our experience began with a welcome cocktail and heavy appetizers. Distilling back at stitzelweller the courierjournal. 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 is truly an outstanding book about the history of bourbon, the stitzelweller distillery, and the van winkle family. Mar 20, 2018 the bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzel weller. In bourbon, minnick brings new light to the history of the stitzelweller distillery, from the. At the bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzelweller. As home to the bulleit bourbon brand, stitzel weller distillery gives visitors the opportunity to experience the past and celebrate the future. There are many variations to some of these brands but this is the four. It produced a number of notable brands, and since 2014 it has served as a public tourism site for bulleit bourbon, as part of the kentucky bourbon trail.
May 01, 2015 the stitzel weller distillery opened its doors on derby day 1935, earning its name from the wheated whiskeys that were developed there. May, 2015 awarded gold at the 2015 san francisco world spirits competition, blade and bow kentucky straight bourbon whiskey 91 proof, 45. Great news for an important piece of bourbon history. Jan, 2014 famed stitzelweller distillery to reopen. 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. Guests can view the warehouse where the rickhousing system was invented in 1879, the cooperage which remains unchanged since opening in 1935, and the historic foyer, inspired by monticello. This is a rebel yell 1969 kentucky straight bourbon whiskey decanter.
The visitor center also includes a new deck for special events, new egress door and new foundations and relocation of existing century old cooperage building for visitors. The brand was created by the stitzelweller distilling company, and was sold several times after 1972. For starters, there was never a stitzelweller whiskey brand. The stitzel weller distillery in shively opened on derby day in 1935. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Show up a little early, and let shively show you why this neighborhood is so wellliked by louisville families of all types. But despite its reputation, stitzelweller is still largely shrouded in mystery and contradictions. Aug 26, 2014 the stitzel weller distillery opened in 1935 and was run by julian pappy van winkle sr. Supreme court transcript of record with supporting pleadings cox, millard, shadowen, cyril e on. With four generations of distilling history, the van winkles got their start in the 1800s with julian p. The horse head is the stopper and in excellent condition.
Stitzelweller distillery kentucky bourbon trail 20190830t18. The stitzelweller distilling company was founded in 1935 with the combination of the distributor w. Stitzel weller distillery timeline whiskey id identify. Stitzel weller is the old van winkle family distillery. Located only five miles from downtown louisville, its a distillery drenched in the rich. Unlike most books about bourbon i have read previously, this one is superbly written, interesting, intriguing, and emotionally charged. The stitzelweller distillery in shively opened on derby day in 1935. Sep 29, 2015 recent interest in bourbon history and rare bottlings has created awareness of and strong interest in whiskeys produced at stitzelweller, as past bottlings distilled there such as pappy van winkle have become highly sought after and very expensive in the secondary collectors markets. Stitzelweller doesnt just whiff of history, its immersed in it. Write a note about your trip to the stitzel weller distillery. And yet now it is locked up, only the ghosts left in its warehouses, only memories of its stills remaining. 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. Pappy van winkle himself founded the distillery, but it never made the famous whiskey that now bears his name.
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. Enjoy this quick video of our tour of the stitzelweller distillery with bulleit bourbon during camp runamok. Just before prohibition, pappy began producing old rip van winkle bourbon and he later became the oldest active distiller at age 89. The legend of stitzelweller distillery bourbonveachdotcom. Recent interest in bourbon history and rare bottlings has created awareness of and strong interest in whiskeys produced at stitzelweller, as past bottlings distilled there such as pappy van winkle have become highly sought after and very expensive in the secondary collectors markets. Four roses wasnt the only distillery making bourbon for diageo. Aug 05, 2015 the stitzel weller determination is like a murder built on circumstantial evidence and not a case with a smoking gun. Bourbon whiskey history, timeline and important events. Apr 30, 2015 there is also actual distilling history of stitzel weller is each bottle of blade and bow. In the summer of 1972, the stitzelweller distilling company of louisville, owned. I highly recommend this book to all fans of bourbon and the history of kentucky. The mystique of stitzelweller craft spirit exchange craft. Back in 1992 united distillers had given up on stitzelweller distillery and wanted to sell the old war horse off for a nice big sum. After stitzel weller was born as a corporation in 1933 with repeal, they immediately began construction of a new much larger distillery in shively, ky and it was completed in 1935.
Apr 30, 2015 as the 80th birthday of the historic stitzel weller distillery is marked this kentucky derby day, a new microdistillery is operating there along with diageos bulleit frontier whiskey experience. The stitzelweller distillery was the home of the van winkle bourbon line for many years. Nov 27, 2012 back in 1992 united distillers had given up on stitzel weller distillery and wanted to sell the old war horse off for a nice big sum. The pappy van winkle dilemma at bulleit stitzelweller experience. Jun 17, 2010 the second quaker distillery, bought by schenley in 1933, set up by squibbs in 1866 the james walsh distillery, newly set up in 1933 by the oshaughnessy family the seagram plant, bought in 1933 by seagram, and clearly this was originally the rossville union distillery plant. They put pappys motto on a sign and posted it at the distillery s gates.
Located only five miles from downtown louisville, the bulleit frontier whiskey experience is one of the most convenient and impressive along the kentucky bourbon trail. 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. Stitzelweller distillery releasing 2 variations of blade. Stitzelweller distillery, louisville, kentucky march 2018. The distillery is usually known as the birthplace of the popular van winkle brand, which has been made by buffalo trace for the van winkles since 2002. Stitzel weller distillery this project consists of site development for new visitor center to include ada accessibility ramps, sidewalks, grading, curbs and storm drainage. Stitzelweller distillery is a former distillery located in shively, a suburb of louisville, kentucky. Im not sure theres anything sadder than a silent distillery. But always fine bourbon is the story of the stitzelweller distillery, which, for a large part of the. As home to the bulleit bourbon brand, stitzelweller distillery gives visitors the opportunity to experience the past and celebrate the future. Stitzel weller in collectible decanters pre1970 for. 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 bulleit frontier whiskey experience at stitzel weller will be open to the public wednesday through sunday from 10 a. Originally opened on derby day in 1935 and reopened to the public in 2014, the stitzel weller distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the american whiskey industry. Stitzelweller distillery with bulleit bourbon tour youtube. Apr 14, 2018 stitzelweller distillery, louisville, kentucky march 2018. Seeing stitzelweller is a different matter altogether.
Diageo announces restoration project at louisvilles historic stitzelweller distillery. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. Then we toured the legendary distillery and enjoyed a tasting of whiskeys from bulleit, i. Pappy van winkle made his mark in the bourbon history books. The two companies had continued to operate together during prohibition, selling spirits under a medicinal license. The name stems from a 1910 consolidation of the old stitzel distillery with their principal customer, the wholesaling and bottling firm w. A derbyeve celebration at the historic stitzelweller distillery. Like all bourbons, weller is distilled from a mash composed of at least 51% corn. The stitzelweller distillery opened on derby day in 1935 and was run by julian pappy van winkle sr. Stitzel weller in collectible decanters 1970now for. The history and timeline can be a little confusing but here are the highlights. Blade and bow kentucky straight bourbon whiskey celebrates the 5th annual stitzelweller affair with an unforgettable celebration to kick off derby weekend.
It made brands such as old fitzgerald and rebel yell before van winkles son sold the facility and rights. Stitzelweller is the old van winkle family distillery. There are certain milestones in the history of stitzel weller that are useful when dating bottles. There is also actual distilling history of stitzelweller is each bottle of blade and bow. If you follow me on instagram, facebook, or twitter you may have already seen a few of the photos im going to share here. The stitzelweller determination is like a murder built on circumstantial evidence and not a case with a smoking gun. The mystique of stitzelweller craft spirit exchange craft spirits. The stitzelweller distillery opened in 1935 and was run by julian pappy van winkle sr. Diageo owns it now but they havent done anything with it, chuck says. Norton simons subsidiary somerset imports, which managed the distillery, was just another company in the conglomerate that included mccall publishing, hunt foods and canada dry. Stitzel weller distillery old fitzgerald irish luck decanter 1972 stitzel weller distillery original design from the old fitzgerald collectors gallery genuine talisman porcelain 1972 shoemaker leprechaun sitting on tree stump in woods with the pot o gold and rainbow. 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. Also, this bottle has a screw cap instead of a cork. Louisvilles stitzelweller visitors center open the.
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. The colors are wonderful and the decanter is in excellent condition. 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. True stitzel weller bourbon dsp ky16 was last produced in 1972 when the van winkles sold the distillery to norton simon. After a series of name and ownership changes, stitzelweller is now owned by diageo. The newly built operation was known as stitzelweller distillery. The party was held at the historic stitzelweller distillery grounds, which would celebrate its own 81st anniversary the following day.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Notice that the distillery is listed as old fitzgerald instead of stitzelweller. Stitzel distillery becomes significant in bourbon whiskeys history. The pappy van winkle dilemma at bulleit stitzelweller. Following the repeal of prohibition by the passage of the twentyfirst amendment the stitzelweller distillery was.
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