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This vintage LOUIS ZAPP & Co crock bottle jug is a must-have for any distillery enthusiast. With its unique design and historical significance, it's sure to make a great addition to any collection.
The bottle features the Louisville Distillery theme and is made from high-quality materials, ensuring its durability and longevity.
Whether you're a collector or just looking for a conversation piece, this bottle is sure to impress.
It's perfect for displaying on a shelf, using in a bar or kitchen, or simply admiring its beauty.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this piece of distillery history.
In a town saturated with distillers and wholesale and retail whiskey dealers, Louis Zapp, a German immigrant, sensed that he had to make his business stand out among the crowd. As a result he featured his own name in large letters on his jugs, bottles, advertising and giveaways. In short, he “Zapped” Louisville and found success in his strategy.
Zapp, shown here as he appeared on a whiskey label, was born in Germany in 1850. his unusual name is a derivative of “Zepf,” a common name in Northern Germany. When Louis was four years old his parents emigrated to the United States, settling in Louisville, Kentucky. We can presume he received his early education in the public schools of his day, but like many sons of immigrant families, he went to work while still in his teens. He appears to have served, likely as a clerk, for a Louisville merchant.
