For whisky professionals, connoisseurs and lovers, Jim McEwan is an icon like Steve Jobs, Paul McCartney and Pelé. Growing up in the small village of Bowmore on the "whisky island" of Islay, he started his career in 1963 at the age of 15 as a cask maker in the Bowmore distillery. This developed into an unprecedented career in which Jim was to shape and revolutionise the world of whisky like no other. The worldwide success of single malt whisky is inextricably linked to him. The highlight of his work was the revival of the Bruichladdich distillery, today one of the most innovative and respected representatives of the whisky world. How a journey began with two men and a dog that would lead to new universes of whisky is only part of the story that Jim McEwan tells here anecdotally and with much humour. Lavishly designed, lavishly illustrated and sumptuously appointed - a delight for lovers of wonderful books and wonderful drinks alike.

Whisky connoisseurs value high-quality single malts as a means of enjoyment and an investment in equal measure

The most prominent ambassador of the Scottish single malt presents his autobiography - great media coverage guaranteed

The perfect gift for every whisky lover

The book of the year for whisky lovers

Autorentext
Udo Sonntag beschäftigt sich als Religionslehrer hauptberuflich mit spirituellen Dingen. Doch in freien Momenten gehört seine Leidenschaft den Spirits, speziell den Single Malt Whiskys von der Insel Islay.

Klappentext

A journey around the world begins on a small island. A revolution begins step by step. One man sets out to change an entire industry. This is his story and with it the story of single malt whisky. A declaration of love to taste and smell, to the beauty of the homeland, to life itself.

Inhalt

Contents

Prologue 11
1 This is Where I Come From 21
2 From the Potato Holidays Into the Wild West 35
3 Follow Your Nose 49
4 Inspiring People James McColl 65
5 Davy Bell Always a Penny in Your Pocket 77
6 The Lifeline of Islay the Puffers 95
7 5 O'Clock Tea Time? 107
8 Queen of Port Charlotte 119
9 Arrival in Glasgow Bridgeton 135
10 From Bridgeton to Bellshill 147
11 Back to Bowmore 157
12 Giving Something Back to the Community Swimming Pool 167
13 A New Era Starts 177
14 Being on the Road is Not a Holiday 187
15 Big in Japan 195
16 With Suntory on Top 205
17 Farewell From Japan 215
18 Legendary Drams a Piece of Home 223
19 Don't Mess With Jim 233
20 Expensive Hangover 243
21 Where Did it All Go Wrong For You, Jim McEwan? 255
22 Judgement Days / 263
23 Bringing Cinderella to the Ball / 275
24 Soulmates Duncan McGillivray / 287
25 Recruiting Allan and Adam / 301
26 First Drops / 317
27 The Botanist / 329
28 The Story of Ugly Betty / 341
29 Ursula / 349
30 Yellow Submarine / 359
31 Legendary Drams Port Charlotte / 369
32 Legendary Drams Octomore / 381
33 Legendary Drams Black Art / 389
34 Legendary Drams Space Mission Bruichladdich One / 399
35 Retirement?!
36 Height of the Hollow / 419
37 Babylon Bags / 433
38 Highland Toast / 449
39 Thank You at the End / 459
Mary's Poem / 465
Hall of Fame / 469
Epilogue / 473
List of Illustrations / 483