The Amber Light
Synopsis
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.
Dave has been writing about spirits for over thirty years, but whisky is his particular passion and a subject on which he has many strong opinions. This film traces his journey back to the roots of whisky and show how it is an integral part of a wider Scottish culture, rather than just a product.
Details
- Year
- 2019
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 95 min
- Format
- 4K Digital
- Director
- Adam Park 1st Feature
- Producer
- Adam Park, Hen Norton
- Co-Producer
- Aimee Parnell, Christina Kernohan
- Executive Producer
- Jonathan Downey, Oliver Brown
- Editor
- James Weston
- Screenwriter
- Dave Broom
- Director of Photography
- Dan Dennison
- Sound
- Owen Pratt
- Music
- Christoph Bauschinger
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 11th November 2019
