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Justerini & Brooks

Other Business Names:

  • Justerini, Giacomo
  • Johnson & Justerini
  • Brooks, Alfred
  • Cole, William H
  • J&B
  • Twiss & Browning & Hallowes
  • United Wine Traders
  • Corney & Barrow.
  • Gilbey, W & A, Ltd
  • International Distillers & Vintners Ltd

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England

Sectors:

  • Beverage production Distilling & blending
  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland Wine trading & trade, inc port & sherry
  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Wine, spirit, beer, etc, distribution
  • Distribution - retailing Wine, spirit, beer, etc, retailing

Notes:

Traced origins to the wine importing business established by Giacomo Justerini in 1749. By 1752 known as Johnson & Justerini. From 18th century royal warrant holders. 1830 acquired by Alfred Brooks and in 1876 sold to William H Cole. 1900 incorporated as Justerini & Brooks Ltd. Developed whisky distilling interests and well known J&B whisky brand. Acquired numerous other wine and spirit businesses. 1952 merged with Twiss & Browning & Hallowes to form United Wine Traders. 1962 acquired Corney & Barrow. 1962 merged with W & A Gilbey Ltd and others to form International Distillers & Vintners Ltd. Continues as leading wine merchants with royal warrant

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