Anthony Derry, who has died aged 79, was a leading figure in the Scotch Whisky industry during the 1970s and 80s and a former director of the Scotch Whisky Association. He was CEO of the international wine and spirits division of Whitbread plc at a time when the former beer giant had become a major player in whisky and other spirits with brands such as Long John, Laphroaig, Tormore and Beefeater gin. He was based in Perth or Crieff before he retired to Florida in 1990.
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Anthony Derry
Leading figure in the whisky industry;
Born: April 18, 1933; Died: February 22, 2013.
Anthony Derry, who has died aged 79, was a leading figure in the Scotch Whisky industry during the 1970s and 80s and a former director of the Scotch Whisky Association. He was CEO of the international wine and spirits division of Whitbread plc at a time when the former beer giant had become a major player in whisky and other spirits with brands such as Long John, Laphroaig, Tormore and Beefeater gin. He was based in Perth or Crieff before he retired to Florida in 1990.
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