Whole foods, farm-to-table menus, local this, artisanal that—never have Canadians been more interested in what they consume and where it comes from. In fact, just a decade ago, fewer than a dozen distilleries, concentrated in two provinces, produced almost all of the spirits made in Canada. Today, that number has doubled many times over, with nearly 170 producers now thriving in all ten provinces and one territory.

But even with over 120 new distilleries being established in the past five years alone—not to mention the rising public enthusiasm for Canada’s distillers—no one has taken the time to offer consumers an all-inclusive guide to them.

That is, until now.

The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries takes you through the current state of distilling in Canada, detailing the hows and wherefores of distillers, their products, markets, and influences from the past, as well as future trends. Authors Davin de Kergommeaux and Blair Phillips leave no cask unturned as they travel across the country—from British Columbia to the Prairies, from Ontario and Quebec to the Eastern provinces—reviewing key products from each distillery and providing tasting notes and recipes for home chefs and bartenders alike.

Ever wondered if there really is such a thing as prickly pear liqueur? What do Arctic fruits and berries taste like when distilled? Do you know which distilleries are winning awards at home and abroad, or how do Canada’s ryes, gins and single malt whiskies compare with the world’s best? Or how about the most important question of all: Who makes the best dill pickle vodka?

Whether you’re visiting the Forty Creek Distillery in Grimsby, Ontario or the Dubh Glas distillery in Vernon, Bristish Columbia, let The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries be your go-to guide for your own distillery travel adventure.

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 as seen with Canadian Whisky. Now this book, written with Blair Phillips, is 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 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 and Blair have created a fun, easy-to-read cand cocktail-friendly guide that everyone needs to put behind the bar.” — CHARLENE ROOKE, drinks journalist, educator and judge

“A beautiful, thoroughly researched and thoughfully 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 with this book. If you’re not thirsty, you soon will be.” — ZANE LAMPREY, host of Three Sheets, Drinking Made Easy, Chug and Four Sheets