Who was Who in the Distilling Industry-Julian P. Van Winkle

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Who was Who in the Distilling Industry-Julian P. Van Winkle

Unread postby bourbonv » Sat Oct 15, 2005 9:51 am

Van Winkle, Julian P., Sr.
Born: Danville, Ky. 22 March 1874
Died: Louisville, Ky. 16 February 1965
Married: Kate Smith

Companies Associated With: W. L. Weller and Sons 1893-1965
A. Ph. Stitzel Distillery: 1918-1935
Stitzel-Weller Distillery Co. 1935-1965

Brands Associated With: Old Fitzgerald
W.L.Weller Special Reserve
Weller's Cabin Still
Rebel Yell
Old Mock
Old Elk
Carolina Club
Mammoth Cave

Contributions to the Industry: A Pioneer in creative Advertising for his brands, he would write a series of humorous "articles" advertising Old Fitzgerald
A huge voice for the smaller distillers in a time increasingly dominated by the larger distilling companies.

Contributions to the Community: Always a contributor to local charities
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"Our people live almost exclusively on whiskey" - E H Taylor, Jr. 25 April 1873
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