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The Water of Life: A Whisky Film

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The Water of Life is the story of the craftsmen, chemists, and renegades at the heart of the creative revolution that turned the stagnant scotch whisky industry into the titan it is today. Filmed over two years, in six countries, on three continents, this love letter to scotch is an immersive cinematic experience that focuses on tradition and innovation in equal parts.

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Dave M This documentary does very well in introducing most of the speaking individuals visually before providing the important roles that they had in reviving the whisky industry or contributing to the making of the film. Very detailed and interesting throughout. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/24 Full Review keith d Since my first viewing of the Water of Life - A Whisky Film back in January 2021 during an online screening and tasting, I fell in love with the film and those who are behind it. I have now watched the film countless times and there is always something new that I notice. The story of the film follows the past and present of Scotch whisky and it's resurgence over the past decade. Central to the movie is the story of the rebirth of the Bruichladdich distillery on Islay, a small island off the west coast of Scotland, famed for it's whisky. However, the film is far more than "another whisky movie" and is much more about people. About the passion they have, about the hard work and toil involved in getting whisky from field to glass and the friendships and bonds they form with people all over the world who share their love of the "Uisge Beatha", water of life. Even if you aren't a whisky fan this is a great watch but, if you are, settle back with a dram or two and enjoy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The Water of Life is the story of the craftsmen, chemists, and renegades at the heart of the creative revolution that turned the stagnant scotch whisky industry into the titan it is today. Filmed over two years, in six countries, on three continents, this love letter to scotch is an immersive cinematic experience that focuses on tradition and innovation in equal parts.
Director
Greg Swartz
Producer
Trevor Jones, Alfonse Palaima, Brad Kenyon
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m