Andrew Usher

Andrew Usher

Andrew Usher (1826 - 1898) was a successful Whisky Distiller and Blender. His father (also Andrew Usher) had perfected Blended Whisky, he expolited this success to transform Whisky into a world renowned spirit.

He gifted the Usher Hall to Edinburgh.


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