A Journeyman's Journey - The Story of Jim McEwan

For whisky professionals, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts, Jim McEwan is an icon akin to Steve Jobs, Paul McCartney, and Pelé. Growing up in the small village of Bowmore on the "Whisky Island" of Islay, he began his career in 1963 at the age of 15 as a cooper at the Bowmore Distillery. This marked the start of an unparalleled career in which Jim would shape and revolutionize the world of whisky like no other. The global success of single malt whisky is inextricably linked to him. The pinnacle of his work was the revival of the Bruichladdich distillery, now one of the most innovative and respected representatives in the whisky world. The story of how a journey began with two men and a dog, leading to new realms of whisky, is just part of the tale that Jim McEwan recounts here, filled with anecdotes and humor. Lavishly designed, richly illustrated, and opulently equipped – a delight for lovers of wonderful books and exquisite drinks alike.