Why does the tiny nation of Scotland dominate the world whisky industry and is its global dominance under threat? Acclaimed Scottish actor David Hayman delves into the history of this beloved tipple in this fascinating documentary. He meets coopers and coppersmiths, whose craft whisky relies on, before enrolling on a distilling course and is schooled in the alchemy of blending whisky.
Is the Scottish terrain and air just as important as science in the creation of the perfect whisky? In this intriguing documentary, actor David Hayman visits Islay, known as The Whisky Island. He learns about the progression of whisky from illicit distilling to a global industry, discovers the importance of marketing and encounters the lucrative trade in vintage booze.
Now, we leave Scotland after hearing so many stories of how Scotch truly is a global drink. Firstly, we hear of the rise in whisky-collecting, and how a rebirth in single malts resulted in the saviour of the industry. It was then, too, that young consumers abroad began to drink blended Scotch whiskies on a huge scale. In doing so, they inspired their own countries to compete with Scotland.
David Hayman
Host
