DAVIN DE KERGOMMEAUX is a drinks writer, public speaker and spirits
judge, recognized as the world expert on Canadian whisky. He has
travelled to four continents to visit spirits producers and
distilleries, and make presentations about Canadian spirits. In
2016 the Globe and Mail named him one of the 50 most influential
Canadians in food and drink, then in 2018 the New York Times said
his significance in the revival of Canadian whisky could not be
overstated.
BLAIR PHILLIPS is a lifestyle and spirits writer specializing in
Canada's growing landscape of spirits and distilleries. He is the
Canadian contributing editor for Whisky Magazine and writes for the
popular Distiller app. He also contributed features for
drinkingmadeeasy.com during the TV Series' three season run. He
judges several spirits competitions including the World Whisky
Awards and Canadian Whisky Awards.
Advance Praise for The Definitive Guide to Canadian
Distilleries
“To call Davin de Kergommeaux the soul of Canadian whisky is an
understatement—he is its guide, its historian, and its leading
advocate. Canadian Whisky is a book every serious drinker already
has on the shelf. Now comes The Definitive Guide to Canadian
Distilleries, with Blair Phillips, as astounding in its breadth of
coverage as its depth of insight. Make room in your library,
spirits fans: this is a must-own book.”
—Clay Risen, author of American Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye and Single
Malt
“The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries is a beautiful,
thoroughly researched and thoughtfully presented homage to the hard
working people who have brought the spirits movement to life. Find
a comfortable chair, fill a glass with your favourite Canadian
spirit, eat your poutine with a fork so you don’t mess up these
nice pages, and take a cross-country trek through the pages of this
book. If you’re not thirsty, you soon will be.”
—Zane Lamprey, host of Three Sheets, Drinking Made Easy, Chug, and
Four Sheets
“Davin de Kergommeaux taught me just about everything I know about
distilling across Canada, and anyone who doesn't immediately dive
into his expert tome and devour every morsel of insight Davin and
co-author Blair Phillips are offering must have something against
drinking the good stuff—not to mention the very concept of
learning.”
—Jeff Cioletti, editor of Craft Spirits
“The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries accurately brings to
life many of the colourful characters, places and bottles I’ve been
lucky to encounter. Proving that knowing your Canadian small-batch
spirits is no longer just an insider’s game, Davin de Kergommeaux
and Blair Phillips have created a fun, easy-to-read and
cocktail-friendly guide that everyone from mixologists to casual
sippers need to put behind the bar.”
—Charlene Rooke, drinks journalist, educator and judge
"Whether you’re an armchair traveller or a serious spirits fan
planning a trek across the country, you’ll find inspiration and
learn a ton."
—Postmedia
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