Join the world-renowned whisky expert, Davin De Kergonmeaux, as he takes you on a journey through the rich history of Canadian whisky making. This event is a unique opportunity to taste a variety of Canadian whiskies and learn from the world’s leading authority on the subject. The event will be followed by a book signing of “Canadian Whisky, Updated and Expanded (Third Edition): The Essential Portable Expert”, a fully updated and expanded guide that includes over 100 new tasting notes for Canada’s top whiskies. This Father’s Day, gift this unique experience to the whisky lover in your life.

Event Guidelines:

• Must have a ticket to attend this event.
• General Admission tickets include access to the event, a copy of “Canadian Whisky, Updated and Expanded (Third Edition): The Essential Portable Expert”, 4 whisky tastings, and hors d’oeuvres.
• Photography is permitted
• Event and will be followed by a book signing
• Food Supplied by The Samosarie
• Age restriction: 19+ (ID will be checked at the door)
• Tickets are final sale.

ACCESS TO VENUE:

• The Wellington Event Venue is located at The Well, 486 Front St
• Please make your way to the Grand Spadina Entry* at the intersection of Front St. and Spadina Ave.
• Follow the signs to the access door between Groovy Shoes and Adidas.
• Wellington Event Venue will be at the bottom of the stairs to the left. Staff will be in this area to help direct ticketholders to the venue.
• If any attendees require assistance or accommodation, we will assist them to use the retail elevators to the Lower Ground Level access point.

*Paid underground parking at The Well can be accessed off Wellington St W. Park on Level P3 and follow the signs to the 8 Spadina Ave. lobby. Exit 8 Spadina Ave. and follow the signs to the Upper Ground level access door between Groovy Shoes and Adidas. There will be a representative at the door to direct guests down the stairs or escalator.

About The Author:

DAVIN 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 The Globe and Mail. He is a past contributing editor to Whisky Magazine, and has contributed to or co-authored eight other books about whisky, spirits, and cocktails, including most recently, The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries. He writes full-time, and is regularly featured in many publications, including Whisky Advocate. De Kergommeaux is an IACP award winner and the founder and chairperson of the prestigious Canadian Whisky Awards.

About the Book:

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.