CANADIAN WHISKY: THE PORTABLE EXPERT ON SHORT LIST FOR TASTE CANADA BOOK AWARDS

From 64 nominees, Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert has been included on the short list for the 2013 Taste Canada Food Writing Awards. Canadian Whisky has been nominated as in the category of culinary narratives. Winners will be announced at an award ceremony and gala reception on Monday, 4th November, at the Arcadian Court in Toronto.

Taste Canada is delighted to announce that the CBC has joined the 2013 awards as a media sponsor. Stefano Faita of CBC TV’s In The Kitchen will host the November 4th gala, and the CBC will cover the awards, on all of its platforms.

Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert was written by Davin de Kergommeaux, and is published by McClelland & Stewart. The book takes readers on a pan-Canadian journey from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, 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. The jury commented that the book is “Fascinating to read;” and “Very well researched and presented.”

This nomination follows of the book’s third place win at the Gourmand Awards in Paris, France in March, and first place in San Francisco at the International Association of Culinary Professionals book awards in April.

Other Taste Canada nominees on the Culinary Narrative short list include French Kids Eat Everything (And Yours Can Too) by Karen Le Billon, published by HarperCollins, and Menu Confidential: Conquer the Calories, Sodium and Fat Hiding in the Foods You Love by Megan Ogilvie, also published by HarperCollins Publishers.

CBC Radio West Interview with Davin