For more than 150 years, two of Louisville’s most iconic industries have created great drinks.
City of Louisville chartered
Distillers already making whiskey
Whiskey can now be shipped downriver from KY
Shipping of whiskey made easier and cheaper
Tavernkeeper Augustus Bulleit creates own bourbons
Distillers charged $.10 per barrel tariff
Water connected to first distillery for fire protection
Louisville Water began filtering water
Stitzel-Weller Distillery opened on Derby Day
Louisville Water installs 12" mains to Dixie Highway for fire protection
Water connected to Stitzel-Weller Distillery for fire service
Water service installed to Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Thomas E. Bulleit revives old family recipe
Stitzel-Weller ceased distilling operations
Steitzel-Weller Distillery re-opens to the public featuring the Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience
Louisville Water and Stitzel-Weller unveil Bourbon + Water graphic, which highlights importance of water in the entire distilling process