Who was Who in the Distilling: Arthur Philip Stitzel

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Who was Who in the Distilling: Arthur Philip Stitzel

Unread postby bourbonv » Sat Oct 15, 2005 11:00 am

Stitzel, Arthur Philip

Born: Louisville, Ky. 19 May 1875
Died: Louisville, Ky. 1947
Married: Florence E. Koch

Companies Associated With: Stitzel Bros Distillery 1896-1921
A. Ph. Stitzel Distillery 1921-1947
Stitzel-Weller Distillery Company 1935-1947

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

Contributions to the Industry: May have developed the wheated bourbon recipe with help of distiller Elmo Beam in the late 20's
One of the Consolidation Warehouses licensed to sell for medicinal purposes during prohibition, was also one of the few allowed to make whiskey after 1928 to replenish dwindling stocks.

Contributions to the Community: Always a contributor to local charities

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