Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert | Davin de Kergommeaux | 2012

Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert by Davin de Kergommeaux is an authoritative exploration of the history, production and remarkable diversity of Canadian whisky. This hardcover edition was published by McClelland & Stewart in 2012.

De Kergommeaux spent around seven years researching the book, visiting every operating Canadian whisky distillery at the time, exploring historical archives and interviewing people who had spent their working lives in the industry.

The result goes far beyond a collection of tasting notes. The author explains how Canadian whisky is made, who makes it, why it tastes the way it does and how the industry developed, taking the reader on a journey across Canada from British Columbia to Nova Scotia.

Tasting also plays an important role, with notes covering 100 Canadian whiskies, ranging from familiar bestsellers to more unusual and distinctive bottlings.

De Kergommeaux challenges the long-standing perception that Canadian whisky is simply light and uncomplicated, revealing the history, craftsmanship and diversity behind the category.

The book was widely praised by international whisky writers and was named one of the world's three best spirits books of 2012 at the 2013 Gourmand Awards.

Later revised and expanded editions have since appeared, making this original 2012 hardcover edition particularly interesting for enthusiasts interested in the development of Canadian whisky and whisky literature.

A natural addition to our Rare & Vintage Whisky Books collection.

Why buy this book?

• entirely devoted to Canadian whisky;
• written by Canadian whisky authority Davin de Kergommeaux;
• based on seven years of research;
• covers history, production and distilleries;
• explores whisky across Canada;
• tasting notes for 100 Canadian whiskies;
• original 2012 hardcover edition;
• internationally acclaimed whisky book;
• interesting for enthusiasts and collectors.

Details
Author: Davin de Kergommeaux
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Year: 2012
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 352
Language: English
ISBN: 9780771027437

Condition: Good condition. Light age- and use-related wear consistent with the age of the book. The contents are clean and complete.