Co-Founder / President
Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle
Co-Founder / President, Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Shively
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Portrait of Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle
i. Biography
Julian P. Pappy Van Winkle was a distilling executive who served as co-founder and president of Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively. Prior to establishing Stitzel-Weller, he operated in Louisville as president and co-owner of W.L. Weller & Sons and secretary-treasurer and co-owner of A. Ph. Stitzel Distillery. He began his career in the industry as a traveling salesman in 1893.
Career - Co-Founder / President, Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Shively (1935–1964) - Co-Owner / Secretary-Treasurer, A. Ph. Stitzel Distillery, Louisville (1908–1935) - President / Co-Owner, W.L. Weller & Sons, Louisville (1908–1935) - Traveling Salesman, W.L. Weller & Sons, Louisville (1893–1908)
FAQ When did Julian P. Pappy Van Winkle lead Stitzel-Weller Distillery? He served as co-founder and president of Stitzel-Weller Distillery from 1935 until 1964. What roles did he hold at W.L. Weller & Sons? He worked as a traveling salesman from 1893 to 1908 and later served as president and co-owner to 1935.
