Who was Who in Distilling History - William LaRue Weller
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:57 amWeller, William LaRue
Born: Hardin County, Kentucky 26 July 1825
Died: Ocala, Florida 24 March 1899
Married: Sarah B. Pence 1850
Companies Associated With: W. L. Weller and Bro. 1849-1862
Weller and Buckner 1862-1865
W.L. Weller and Sons 1866-1899
Brands Associated With: W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon
Mammoth Cave Bourbon
Weller's Cabin Still
Contributions to the Industry: The oldest surviving whiskey firm in Kentucky.
Contributions to the Community: One of the Founding Members of the Louisville Baptist Orphan's Home in 1869
Born: Hardin County, Kentucky 26 July 1825
Died: Ocala, Florida 24 March 1899
Married: Sarah B. Pence 1850
Companies Associated With: W. L. Weller and Bro. 1849-1862
Weller and Buckner 1862-1865
W.L. Weller and Sons 1866-1899
Brands Associated With: W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon
Mammoth Cave Bourbon
Weller's Cabin Still
Contributions to the Industry: The oldest surviving whiskey firm in Kentucky.
Contributions to the Community: One of the Founding Members of the Louisville Baptist Orphan's Home in 1869