{"product_id":"canadian-whisky-updated-and-expanded-third-edition-the-essential-portable-expert-9780525612445","title":"Canadian Whisky, Updated and Expanded (Third Edition): The Essential Portable Expert","description":"\u003cb\u003eDive into Canada's rich history of whisky making, legacy distilleries, and contemporary artisans with this fully updated and expanded guide--including over 100 new tasting notes for Canada's top whiskies.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this fully updated edition of \u003ci\u003eCanadian Whisky, \u003c\/i\u003e the nation's authority himself, Davin de Kergommeaux celebrates the country's often underplayed--yet integral--role in this storied spirit. A trusted independent whisky expert, Davin has travelled the country in search of all things whisky to share the very latest findings, photographs, and tasting notes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst, Davin breaks down the basics of how whisky is made and what sets Canada's product apart from others. From there, his meticulous research unearths riveting narratives that reach back to the country's first whisky days and span from east to west. In this revised third edition of the award-winning original, you'll discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhisky Producers Across the Country, from Legacy Distilleries to New Microdistilleries: \u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy a deep dive into Canada's whisky world, from long-lasting empires to innovative new players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory and Process, as Told by Experts: \u003c\/b\u003eMaster blenders and distilling family royalty share fascinating anecdotes and insights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew Tasting Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eConsider over 100 unique tasting notes for whiskies from across the nation before trying them yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-Colour Photography: \u003c\/b\u003eFrom legendary distilleries to historic portraits to rare photographs, these images paint the history of whisky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a refreshed design, maps of the country's whisky distilleries, and up-to-date research and interviews, this new edition of \u003ci\u003eCanadian Whisky\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for your own library or as a gift for the whisky lover in your life as the essential source on Canada' wonderful world of whisky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDAVIN DE KERGOMMEAUX is an independent expert who has been writing about whisky for more than a quarter of a century. He is the world's leading authority on Canadian whisky, and was named one of the most influential Canadians in Food and Drink by \u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a past contributing editor to \u003ci\u003eWhisky Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and has contributed to or co-authored eight other books about whisky, spirits, and cocktails, including most recently, \u003ci\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries\u003c\/i\u003e. He writes full-time, and is regularly featured in many publications, including \u003ci\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e. De Kergommeaux is an IACP award winner and the founder and chairperson of the prestigious Canadian Whisky Awards.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Appetite by Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50488235983122,"sku":"9780525612445","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_775cbb34-2edb-48dc-b120-c85ecb72e6fa.jpg?v=1730473282","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/canadian-whisky-updated-and-expanded-third-edition-the-essential-portable-expert-9780525612445","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}