Alexander Walker
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Alexander Walker was the son of John ‘Johnnie’ Walker
of the whiskey brand. He inherited the company in 1857 and expanded its business, exporting whisky
throughout the British Empire
.
In 1867 he registered Old Highland Whisky, one of the earliest brands to be copyrighted. From that time it has had the now famous slanted black and gold label. In the late 1870s he switched to the distinctive square bottle design.
Upon his death in 1889, he left the business to his sons George Paterson Walker
and Alexander Walker II
.
George ran marketing and distribution through the London office. Alex oversaw production, blending, and became an industry spokesman and whisky magnate.
John Walker (grocer)
John Walker was a Scottish grocer, who originated what would become one of the world’s most famous whisky brand names, Johnnie Walker.-Biography:...
of the whiskey brand. He inherited the company in 1857 and expanded its business, exporting whisky
Whisky
Whisky or whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Different grains are used for different varieties, including barley, malted barley, rye, malted rye, wheat, and corn...
throughout the British Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
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In 1867 he registered Old Highland Whisky, one of the earliest brands to be copyrighted. From that time it has had the now famous slanted black and gold label. In the late 1870s he switched to the distinctive square bottle design.
Upon his death in 1889, he left the business to his sons George Paterson Walker
George Paterson Walker
George Paterson Walker , oldest son of whisky maker Alexander Walker, took over the family business’ London office in 1888, overseeing distribution and marketing....
and Alexander Walker II
Alexander Walker II
Sir Alexander Walker II was the younger grandson of John ‘Johnnie’ Walker. He and his brother, George Paterson Walker, took the control of the company after the death of their father Alexander Walker in 1889....
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George ran marketing and distribution through the London office. Alex oversaw production, blending, and became an industry spokesman and whisky magnate.