The Water of Life - A Whisky Film
“The craftsmen, chemists and renegades who saved scotch whisky and ignited a single malt revolution.”
Synopsis
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.
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English, Corrected
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg W. Swartz
- Original Title
- The Water of Life - A Whisky Film
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Gaelic
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Blacksmith + Jones, Special Order
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg W. Swartz
Rob Chatlin
Trevor Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Trevor Jones
Producer
Rob Chatlin
Editor
Greg W. Swartz
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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BD Release: 2021-2025
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 2021-2025
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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 principal cast of The Water of Life - A Whisky Film includes Jim McEwan, Stephen Rankin, Rachel Barrie, Charles MacLean.
When was The Water of Life - A Whisky Film released and how long is it?
The Water of Life - A Whisky Film was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Water of Life - A Whisky Film?
The Water of Life - A Whisky Film holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).