Canadian Whisky

by De Kergommeaux, Davin

• ISBN13: 9780771027437
• ISBN10: 0771027435
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-05-08
• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Ltd

Summary

Davin de Kergommeaux takes readers on a journey through the first systematic presentation of Canadian whisky: how it's made, who makes it, why it tastes the way it does, its history, and the rich, centuries-old folklore surrounding it. Join whisky authority Davin de Kergommeaux on a pan-Canadian journey from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, celebrating the diversity of Canada's unique spirit. With his conversational and accessible tutelage, de Kergommeaux offers readers a carefully researched, reliable, and authoritative guide to Canadian whisky that is, quite simply, not available anywhere else. Not only a book describing the history and culture of the spirit, Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expertis also an informed exploration of taste. For the first time, whisky consumers -- experts and novices alike -- can approach Canadian whisky with a connoisseur's appreciation of its rich subtleties.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
The substance of Canadian whisky
The Grains	p. 3
The Water	p. 14
The Wood	p. 19
How Canadian whisky is made
Processes	p. 33
Microorganisms: Enzymes and Yeast	p. 39
Distillation	p. 45
Blending	p. 56
The pleasures of Canadian whisky
Flavour, Taste, Aroma, and Texture	p. 71
Tackling Tasting Techniques	p. 79
A concise history of Canadian whisky
Canada's First Distillers	p. 93
The Dynasty: Thomas Molson and Molson Distillery	p. 98
Gooderham and Worts	p. 111
Henry Corby: A Man, a Plan, a Town, a Distillery	p. 125
Hespeler and Randall, Joseph E. Seagram, and Mr. Sam	p. 136
Hiram Walker & Sons, Walkerville, Ontario	p. 156
J. P. Wiser: The Mingled Souls of Rye and Corn	p. 176
The nine distillers of Canadian whisky
Alberta Distillers	p. 193
Black Velvet	p. 203
Canadian Mist	p. 213
Gimli Distillery	p. 225
Glenora Distillery	p. 234
Highwood Distillers	p. 248
Hiram Walker & Sons	p. 257
Kittling Ridge Estates Wine and Spirits	p. 266
Valleyfield	p. 276
Epilogue	p. 287
Glossary	p. 301
Bibliography	p. 309
Acknowledgements	p. 314
Credits	p. 316
Index: Tasting Notes	p. 317
Index	p. 321
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