Andrew Peat's “SCOTCH: A GOLDEN DREAM”

Review by Dennis D. McDonald

If you are partial to single malts or just want to see rural seaside Scotland close up this gorgeously produce documentary is for you.

Its primary appeal is its balancing of details about how Scotch Whiskey is made with details about who the people are who are responsible for this industry.

The amount of detail about scotch is really quite impressive. As much as I am partial to single malts I learned a lot about the art and science that goes into the distilling process. There are side trips into glassblowing and into the role of women in the industry. Also raised are questions about whether or not age really correlates with quality; what is said might be surprising to some.

Like the appreciation of fine scotch, it pays to slow down and relax while you watch this 89-minute documentary. Recommended.

Review copyright (c) 2019 by Dennis D. McDonald