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Scotch! The Story of Whisky

Season 1
The tiny nation of Scotland has dominated the global whisky market for generations. But what is it about this land that makes it the perfect Scotch producer? In this captivating documentary, acclaimed Scottish actor David Hayman discovers the history, culture and legacy of the beloved amber liquid from its origins in Scotland to today's multinational industry.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Episode 1
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    July 25, 2017
    51min
    13+
    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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Episode 2
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    July 25, 2017
    52min
    7+
    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.
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  3. S1 E3 - Episode 3
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    July 25, 2017
    51min
    13+
    So great is worldwide love for Scotch whisky, many countries have begun making their own versions. But is this a threat to Scotland's dominance of the market? Acclaimed Scottish actor David Hayman travels to meet some of these rivals in this insightful documentary. He visits Japan, learning of that great country's whisky culture, and then Tasmania, a world whisky hotspot.
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Content advisory
Alcohol usefoul language
Subtitles
None available
Directors
Don Coutts
Producers
Don Coutts
Cast
David Hayman
Studio
Total Content Digital
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