Canadian Whisky: The Essential Portable Expert, Updated and Expanded, 3rd Edition

Dive 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.

In this fully updated edition of Canadian Whisky, 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.

First, 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:

Whisky Producers Across the Country, from Legacy Distilleries to New Microdistilleries: Enjoy a deep dive into Canada’s whisky world, from long-lasting empires to innovative new players.
History and Process, as Told by Experts: Master blenders and distilling family royalty share fascinating anecdotes and insights.
New Tasting Notes: Consider over 100 unique tasting notes for whiskies from across the nation before trying them yourself.
Full-Colour Photography: From legendary distilleries to historic portraits to rare photographs, these images paint the history of whisky.


With a refreshed design, maps of the country’s whisky distilleries, and up-to-date research and interviews, this new edition of Canadian Whisky 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.