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John Dewar Sr.

British businessman (1805-1880) · Business Professionals · Died at 75

John Dewar, often referred to as John Dewar Sr, was a Scottish whisky distiller and businessman best known as the founder of the Scotch whisky firm John Dewar & Sons.

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Starting from a wine and spirits shop in Perth in the mid-19th century, he was among the first merchants to sell blended Scotch whisky in branded glass bottles, laying the foundations for the Dewar's blend that his sons later turned into an international brand.

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Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1805 to 1880 · aged 75