Colin Hampden-White "GREATEST SCOTTISH SINGLE MALT WHISKY MAKERS"
Rebecca Hossack Gallery NYC
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Scotland is a land steeped in legend and lore. Within the intertwined stories of olden times, whisky holds a key place; from the first distilling of what was then known as Aqua Vite at Lagavulin in the early seventeen hundreds, to the modern production of whisky at Roseisle.
Some distilleries open their doors and allow the public to enjoy guided visits to explain the whisky-making process and provide the history of the distillery. However photographs are never allowed and whilst the skilled tour guides are very professional, they are not the creative geniuses who are behind the production of this most mysterious of liquids.
Colin Hampden-White has gained exclusive access not only to some of the greatest distilleries in Scotland but also their Chieftains – the master distillers. At each one the manager, the figurehead of the distillery, uses his finely-honed skills to create a unique single malt whisky of breath-taking quality.
From the well-trodden paths of Dalwhinnie to the great, but decidedly un-accessible Mortlach, Colin has chosen to photograph each Distiller in their own personal working space. And to give a feel of the external environment in which these distillers operate, he has produced a series of landscapes, seascapes and environmental shots to complement the portraits. This series presents the look, the feel, the essence of where and by whom this historic liquid is made.
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from January 25, 2012 to February 05, 2012