Tom Jago | |
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Born | |
Died | 12 October 2018 London, England | (aged 93)
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Occupation(s) | Liquor executive, marketeer |
Known for | Creator of Baileys Irish Cream, Malibu and Johnnie Walker Blue Label |
Spouse |
Penelope Vaughan-Morgan
(m. 1952; died 2018) |
Children | 4 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles / wars | Second World War |
Thomas Edwin Jago[needs IPA] (21 July 1925 – 12 October 2018) was a Cornish[1] liquor executive and marketeer known as the creator of Baileys Irish Cream and Malibu (flavoured rum).[2]
During his semi-retirement, he co-founded The Last Drop Distillers with other industry veterans and his daughter in 2008 that specialises in rare and unique spirits.[3][4]