Who was Who in the Distilling Industry-Julian P. Van Winkle
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2005 9:51 amVan 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
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