The Water of Life - A Whisky Film (2021)

The craftsmen, chemists and renegades who saved scotch whisky and ignited a single malt revolution.

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The Water of Life is a feature documentary that focuses on the craftsmen, chemists, and renegades at the heart of the whisky revolution that turned the stagnant scotch whisky industry of the 1980s into the titan it is today. Starting behind the locked gates of an abandoned distillery, Jim McEwan and Mark Reynier share their personal experiences of the risk-taking and wild experimentation they used to turn Bruichladdich into what it is today. The film takes you on the journeys of other early visionaries like Gordon & MacPhail, Billy Walker, Dr. Rachel Barrie and David Stewart, whose mixture of talent, chemistry, hard work, grit, and a little sprinkle of magic paved the way for the next generation of innovators like Adam Hannett, Kelsey McKechnie, Liam Hughes, Iain Croucher, and Eddie Brook.

Director: Greg W. Swartz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Editing: Rob Chatlin
Production: Blacksmith + Jones, Special Order
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia
Language: English, Gaelic
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Water of Life - A Whisky Film about?
The Water of Life is a feature documentary that focuses on the craftsmen, chemists, and renegades at the heart of the whisky revolution that turned the stagnant scotch whisky industry of the 1980s into the titan it is today. Starting behind the locked gates of an abandoned distillery, Jim McEwan and Mark Reynier share their personal experiences of the risk-taking and wild experimentation they used to turn Bruichladdich into what it is today. The film takes you on the journeys of other early visionaries like Gordon & MacPhail, Billy Walker, Dr. Rachel Barrie and David Stewart, whose mixture of talent, chemistry, hard work, grit, and a little sprinkle of magic paved the way for the next generation of innovators like Adam Hannett, Kelsey McKechnie, Liam Hughes, Iain Croucher, and Eddie Brook.
Who directed The Water of Life - A Whisky Film?
The Water of Life - A Whisky Film was directed by Greg W. Swartz.
Who stars in The Water of Life - A Whisky Film?
The Water of Life - A Whisky Film stars Jim McEwan, Stephen Rankin, Rachel Barrie, Charles MacLean.
How long is The Water of Life - A Whisky Film?
The Water of Life - A Whisky Film has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The Water of Life - A Whisky Film?
The Water of Life - A Whisky Film is a Documentary film.
Where was The Water of Life - A Whisky Film produced?
The Water of Life - A Whisky Film was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia.