He rose to be Vice Admiral and also served as a Member of Parliament. "Old Grog" was his nickname, alluding to the grogram cloak he used to wear (made of coarse fibres stiffened with gum). The drink ...
The origin of the name "grog" for rum diluted with water is attributed to Vernon, who invented the drink and wore coats made of grogram cloth. Ralph Fiennes - Ipswich Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton ...
He rose to be Vice Admiral and also served as a Member of Parliament. "Old Grog" was his nickname, alluding to the grogram cloak he used to wear (made of coarse fibres stiffened with gum). The drink ...