Reviewed on January 10, 2020 by
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3.0 out of 10 - For a doc. about whiskey it should have focused on whiskey and not folk music and literature. (Jon)
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Rated N/R, Documentary, 93 Minutes
The story of whisky has been told many times. But this film takes a different view, showing how it has been shaped by geology and climate, by tales told on the side of the road and in the corners of pubs. Whisky is a product of folklore and myth, of music and alchemy, of chance rather than design. This is the twisting, shifting and multi-layered tale. In this journey through the lesser-known parts of Scottish whisky culture, we follow spirits writer Dave Broom on his quest to gain a deeper understanding of his national drink. While whisky has never been as popular, it is often seen in the context of being a brand which sits outside people’s lives. It’s often thought of as a drink which speaks of the past rather than engaged with a dynamic present.
Read Review3.0 out of 10 - For a doc. about whiskey it should have focused on whiskey and not folk music and literature. (Jon)