Is James Dewar Related to the Scotch Whiskey Distillers?

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James Dewar, known for inventing the vacuum bottle, is not related to John Dewar, the founder of Dewar's Scotch whisky. Despite being contemporaries, their familial ties do not connect. The discussion also highlights a personal anecdote about a descendant of the Dewar family, emphasizing the cultural significance of the Dewar name in both science and distilling. The conversation touches on low-temperature physics, showcasing the diverse interests of the participants.

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I've always wondered if James Dewar who invented the vacuum bottle, among other things, is related to the family that distills the Scotch. Anybody know?
 
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No relation between James and John Dewar, though they were compatriots and contemporaries.
 
You just knew that off the top of your head? What kind of machine are you?
 
A regular at the bar I visit (which happens to be the original, first Buffalo Wild Wings bar) is a descendant of the Dewar's family!
 
which one?
 
The blended scotch!

Working in low-temperature physics exposed me to the other dude.
 
I meant which bar. I'm thirsty.

sorry, I didn't really mean which bar. I was lying and with the reincarnation thing hanging over my head I got to stop doing that.
 
Gokul43201 said:
Working in low-temperature physics exposed me to the other dude.
Does your wife know you expose yourself to other dudes?!
 
Yeah, it tough to have to keep reminding her that this is all in the name of unraveling the mysteries of nature!
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Yeah, it tough to have to keep reminding her that this is all in the name of unraveling the mysteries of nature!
How fascinating! :smile:
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Working in low-temperature physics exposed me to the other dude.

I don't expose myself at liquid helium temperatures; I always wear at least some clothes when it's below 25C.
 
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Rach3 said:
I don't expose myself at liquid helium temperatures; I always wear at least some clothes when it's below 25C.
Wuss! :rolleyes:
 

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