Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Acorn Media
• VHS Release Date: November 11, 1998
• Run Time: 55 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304356412
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,595 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Centuries ago in the remote Highlands of Scotland, malt whisky was born. Today, this distilled spirit - borne of clear mountain streams, golden barley and fragrant peat - is the wealth and pride of this small nation. Discover the romantic tales behind malt whisky's illicit past, when thousands of small stills were hidden from the king's men. Journey along the world's only malt whisky trail and stop at eight famous working distilleries to see the living art of whisky making. With poetic narration and enchanting music, The Malt Whisky Trail captures the beauty and spirit of the Highlands and the time-honored art of distilling Scotland's gift to the people of the world.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Scotland's "Water of Life", July 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Scotland's Malt Whiskey Trail [VHS] (VHS Tape)

"Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail" is an informative and entertaining video - great for those who enjoy Scotch Malt Whisky or for those who want to learn more about an integral segment of Scotland's rich history. This video takes us along the Whisky Trail, visiting Scotland's oldest and most famous distillers, learning their tribulations and triumphs; as well as meeting the new competitors finding their niche in a highly competitive market. From the highland waters and earthy peat to the copper stills and hand-made barrels, "Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail" clearly illustrates the quality control which has made Scotland's Whisky tradition great.

I recommend this video, and perhaps the viewer will watch with a glass of Johnny Walker or Glenfiddich in hand! This video is well worth the purchase.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scotland's Liquid Gold, July 29, 2001

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Kevin Reeve (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scotland's Malt Whiskey Trail [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A must for any single malt scotch enthusiast...regardless of whether you have been lucky enough to visit Scotland and it's distilleries or not. This video reviews the history of Scotch whisky from the early Celtic times, through the romantic era of the illicit distillery in the 18th and early 19th centuries, to modern times.

Every stage in the process of malt whisky manufacturing is illustrated with wonderful shots from distilleries from Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail. Finally, the tour continues with a short history of the eight distilleries (Strathisla, Glen Grant, Cardhu, Tamdhu, Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, and Tamnavulin) on the trail. Take a helicopter and driving tour around Speyside's famous Glen's and the whisky towns of Dufftown and Rothes, and then visit the eight working distilleries and the Speyside Cooperage.

Color and video transfer are excellent. Highly recommend it!!!