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In part 2 with David de Kergommeaux we discuss how he runs the Canadian Whisky Awards, his induction into the Whisky Hall of Fame, continue the discussion on "Canadian True" and discuss our favourite Canadian Whisky of all time. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 102. BUY THE BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/3eEQx0O

Canadian Whisky Legend Davin de Kergommeaux joins the podcast to talk all things Canadian Whisky. Rob has purposed a new way distiller's can classify their whisky: "Canadian True" will aim to distinguish from Canada's 9.09% rule. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 101.

Davin de Kergommeaux is Canada's top whiskey expert and author of "Canadian Whisky: the Essential Portable Expert". He spoke to Andrew Carter.

Davin de Kergommeaux, Kelly Alexander, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Adrian Wills, Sarah Deshaies

“Friendship is like Whisky – the older the better”   Yes, my friends, it's our annual trek to Victoria's inner harbour for the 18th annual Victoria Whisky Festival and the Canadian Whisky Awards. It was the founder of the awards Davin de Kergomeaux who whispered in my ear wondering why I wasn't attending or tasting or writing about his Whisky Awards.  On second thought I think the voice in my ear was me saying “How could you possibly miss this?” just after I had missed the events about 6-7  years ago. I knew almost nothing about Whisky but my thinking was the same as wine – 17 years ago – every interview is going to be a master class. Pay attention and you could learn all about wine and pass it on to the listeners.     I'm pleased to welcome  to Tasting Room Radio – Davin de Kergommeaux – founder of the Canadian Whisky Awards. The Canadian Whisky Awards, held annually with the Victoria Whisky Festival, is the first and only competition dedicated solely to Canadian Whisky. The Awards have become the first stop for whisky producers, distributors, retailers and fans looking for the very best Canadian whiskies. Davin is the world's leading authority on Canadian Whisky. He also has three books available on Canadian Whisky with a fourth coming in March! Davin assembled 10 judges and sent them nearly 200 competing whiskies to blind taste.  Davin announces the winner in his interview. We talk to the winners next week. www.canadianwhiskyawards.com www.canadianwhisky.org [caption id="attachment_28306" align="alignnone" width="800"] Graeme Macaloney[/caption] Dr. Graeme Macaloney PEng, PhD. – Macaloney's Island Distillery (Saanich)   Proud owner of 5 world whisky awards including World best Potstill – Kildara. They are a non-chilled, filtered, no colour-added distillery. In our 8-10 minute interview, I think I asked 3 perhaps 4 questions – Dr. Graeme handled the rest. It was like a masterclass. A charming man in a Cameron Kilt. He won Gold for his 54ppm Peat Project. www.macaloneydistillers.com   Tish Harcus –  Manager Canadian Club Whisky since 1988.  Canadian Club itself since 1858. www.canadianclub.com James Neil – Bowmore Distillery. The oldest distillery in Islay. On the shores of Lochindaal since 1779. Also home to one of the world's oldest Scotch maturation warehouses – The No. 1 Vault. James poured Bowmore 22 Aston Martin www.bowmore.com They took part in the Great Whisky Debate with Micah Dew from Maker's Mark. Words flew, one-liners were exchanged and they still remain long-time friends. Micah was busy with a masterclass but we thank Tish and James for coming by. www.makersmark.com Chris Read –Shelter Point Distillery. Campbell River. Distinctly Vancouver Island. Uniquely Shelter Point. By the time Chris sat down we knew Shelter Point had won 2 Bronze medals for their Oak Cask Single Malt  (smoke, spices, honey, leather and a wiff of ocean) and their flagship Evans Family Reserve. (vanilla, tannins, dark chocolate, coconut, citrus, berries, cloves.) Chris explained the unique influences in their island location. It was like poetry. www.shelterpoint.ca  

This year's Canadian Whisky Awards produced another surprise winner for the second year in a row. Ontario's Paradigm Spirits won Canadian Whisky of the Year honors, and we'll discuss the state of Canadian Whisky with Davin de Kergommeaux. In the news, U-S craft distillers made gains in 2023 despite economic pressures, while Scotch Whisky's impact on the Scottish economy continues to grow. 

If you feel as confused about Canadian whisky as I do, Davin (who like me is writing a book on whisky history) is going to dig in deep and introduce us to the world up north. What is this 9.09% rule? Are Canadian rules more lax than U.S. rules? What's the deal with Canadian Prohibition? Can you travel to Canadian distilleries. And do Canadian's mandate no "e" in whisky? Lots of insights in this episode. Enjoy!

This week's episode comes from the Victoria Whisky Festival in Victoria, British Columbia...where a small Vancouver distillery shocked the Canadian whisky world the other night. Sons of Vancouver won Canadian Whisky of the Year honors at the Canadian Whisky Awards with their "Palm Trees and a Tropical Breeze" rye whisky. It was the highest-scoring whisky in the competition, and it wasn't even close. We'll talk with the distillery's Jenna Diubaldo, James Lester, and Max Smith on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth, along with Canadian Whisky Awards founder and chairman Davin de Kergommeaux. In the news, an explosion rocked Alberta Distillers in Calgary this week, while a long-running legal saga has come to an end in Vancouver.

What does one think of when they think of Canada? Bagged Milk, Celine Dion, "Oh yeah, no, for sure", The Tragically Hip, Handsome Ryans, Loonies, Hockey, or perhaps Degrassi High?All stunning Canadian treasures (especially the bagged milk).However, since Pam and Chel surround themselves with whisky more often than not, their answer to this overwhelming question would be Canadian Whisky.Listen as they traverse the storied history of "fire water" in Canada and learn what we can expect from the industry in the coming years. They also speak with Author Davin de Kergommeaux (yes, they had to google how to pronounce his name) about his book Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert.Whisky's sampled in this episode: 1) Strathcona Spirits Pedro's Dreamland Whisky2) Canadian Club 12 Year3) Alberta Premium Cask Strength RyeMusic Smooth in the Kitchen by Alexandra WoodwardThat Second Kiss by Nocturnal AnimalsLet's make it easy by Nocturnal AnimalsAnthem by Leonard CohenJust Cool Down by Fox MorrowThis Episode is sponsored by Sherbrooke Liquor, one of the World's Best Top Bottle Shops.

SUMMER SPIRITS with Davin De Kergommeaux THE SHOW  My spirits education began and ended with the same bottle of  Lemon Gin. My brother and I were the youngest members of the Kamloops Rube Band. All the other band members were college-age or dads.   Denis and I tried to keep up with “the boys” when...

After Crown Royal Winter Wheat swept the Canadian Whisky Awards we were left wondering if there's more to CR than we previously thought.  It's one of the most successful brands but is often overlooked by enthusiasts... UNTIL NOW! With the help of Headmaster Davin de "Wizard" Kergommeaux we take a closer look at 4 different CR expressions to find see if there's more there than meets the eye (Transformers theme song trigger alert). Support the show

Once again we find ourselves under the masterful tutelage of headmaster Davin de "Wizard" Kergommeaux. This time he leads us on a tour of some unbelievably well-crafted Canadian single malts and educates our palates as well as our whiskraft knowledge. 1. Shelter Point "Classic Single Malt" (cask strength); special for Kensington Wine Market 2. Okannagan Spirits "Laird of Fintry" 3. Stillhead Distillery Single Malt4. Two Brewers Single Malt Support the show

Welcome to YEAR 1 - that's right, I said it British

We have come down hard on Canadian Whisky in past episodes so we decided to invite an expert on to see if he could expand our minds and pallets. Davin De Kergommeaux has been writing about whisky, presenting whisky seminars, and leading tasting workshops around the globe for over 20 years, as well as judging international whisky competitions such as The World Whisky Awards and The Malt Manics Awards.  We also suspect he might be a wizard but you'll have to listen to the episode to find out more on that. Support the show

Le métier de product owner est aussi enrichissant qu'il est vaste ! Guenola, product owner chez SII (à Tours) nous parle de son métier. Entre l'écoute, la compréhension et la rédaction de la restitution des données, le product owner (ou chef de produit) est là pour être l'interface entre toutes les équipes parties prenantes d'une amérlioration de produit ou de la conception d'un produit. Au sommaire : C'est quoi un product owner ? Quelles sont ses missions ? Quelles méthodes utilise un product owner ? Comment devient-on un product owner ? Guénola Chassin de Kergommeaux : https://www.linkedin.com/in/guenola-de-kergommeaux-1854a345   OK:SII vous fait découvrir l'entreprise, son environnement, son marché, ses métiers, son fonctionnement et aussi ses femmes et ses hommes qui font le succès du Groupe. A chaque rendez-vous, nous recevons un ou plusieurs intervenants qui nous apporteront leurs regards d'experts. Fondé en 1979, le Groupe SII est une ESN (Entreprise de Services du Numérique) à dimension internationale disposant d'une large couverture géographique avec 88 implantations réparties sur 4 continents. Retrouvez-nous sur Twitter et Instagram ▶️ Une émission produite et réalisée par Sylvain Paturel avec la complicité de Fanny Oyarsabal 

Our Friday night #HappyHourLive webcasts are back! This week's show features Billy Abbott, author of the new book "The Philosophy of Whisky," and Canadian Whisky Awards founder Davin de Kergommeaux. Davin handed out the 2022 Canadian Whisky Awards the night before our webcast, and we'll discuss the winners along with the state of Canadian Whisky. Join us each Friday night at 5:00pm New York time (22:00 GMT/UTC) for our live shows on the WhiskyCast YouTube channel, our Facebook page, Twitter, and Twitch. 

This Thursday will see an announcement be made by the federal government that will either give Hamilton's proposed LRT project its final nail in the coffin or the green light to put shovels in the ground. What does Hamilton's Mayor think of this and what preparations are being made? Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton - The Toronto Rock is moving to Hamilton! There's just one catch, they're staying the Toronto Rock. While it's awesome that Hamilton's presence in the professional lacrosse realm but why can't the name be changed to match? Guest: Jamie Dawick, Owner, President & GM, Toronto Rock - A company in California is making whiskey without the alcohol. Why would someone want to drink non-alcoholic whisk(e)y and if the law requires a minimum of 40% alcohol by volume, can you even call what they make whiskey? Guest: Davin de Kergommeaux, Spirits Author; International Whisky Judge; Founder, Canadian Whisky Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOHN SKINNER PAINTED ROCK/DAVIN de KERGOMMEAUX WHISKY UPDATE   THE SHOW  John Skinner – Co-founder of Painted Rock   In a normal year, Wine Align hosts their annual National Wine Awards. 2020 was not a normal year. Their team decided to put together a “Guide to Canada’s Best Wines” At Painted Rock they had already... The post January 23rd, 2021 – JOHN SKINNER PAINTED ROCK/DAVIN de KERGOMMEAUX WHISKY UPDATE   appeared first on Mulligan Stew.

In the spirit of saying all the goodbyes to 2020, let us take you on an adventure to the 1920's for all things gin & a little bit whiskey. PLUS, a special guest and super friend/fan join us for this fun and lighthearted episode. This is our third and final episode in our Gin in the '20s series. Don't cry in your G&T just yet, we have tons of great content planned for 2021! References used for this episode: Andrew, Evans for History.com - “10 Things You Should Know About Prohibition.” https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-should-know-about-prohibition Bourbon: A History of the American Spirit - by Dane Huckelbridge de Kergommeaux, Davin for The Whiskey Wash - “Canadian Whisky: Things You Should Know From The Expert.” https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/canadian-whiskey/canadian-whisky-things-you-should-know-from-the-expert/ Encyclopedia Brittanica - Texas Guinan. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Texas-Guinan Miller, Jeffrey for Smithsonian Magazine - “The Modern Craft Cocktail Movement Got Its Start During Prohibition.” https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/modern-craft-cocktail-movement-got-its-start-during-prohibition-180971265/ Wikipedia - “1920s” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1920s Wortman, Marc for Smithsonian Magazine - “This Tiny French Archipelago Became America’s Alcohol Warehouse During Prohibition.” https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/tiny-french-archipelago-became-americas-illegal-warehouse-during-prohibition-180967868/

Canadian whiskies always seem to get overlooked, but not today as we welcome the world’s foremost expert on the category, Davin de Kergommeaux as we explore the reasons, rationale, and exceptionalism that built a global empire one glass at a time.

The WHISKY SPECIAL, featuring Davin de Kergommeaux, Eau Claire & Shelter Point THE SHOW Davin De Kergommeaux – The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries “There is a movement stirring in Canada’s spirits world”   “There was a time, in the decades after Prohibition, when Canadian whisky was all the rage in America, when a bottle of...

Steve, Renee & Jeremy interview Canadian Whisky expert and author Davin de Kergommeaux about his new book, https://canadianwhisky.org/aboutThe Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Our Club: https://www.abvnetwork.com/club Challenge Coin Challenges: https://www.abvnetwork.com/coin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Chatted with Davin over the phone about his newly released book, The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries and how it came to be, the hurdles and in general the beauty of craft spirits in the country. Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture every Wednesday as we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic, BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – BC Spirits https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Davin de Kergommeaux joins us to talk about the book he co-wrote with Blair Phillips—The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries! Davin and Blair visited every distillery that had a functioning still in Canada. We talk about the writing process, the unique products being distilled, and the journey of Canadian whisky.  Buy Davin and Blair's book: The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries: The Portable Expert to Over 200 Distilleries and the Spirits they Make (From Absinthe to Whisky, and Everything in Between) Follow Davin on Twitter.  Follow Jamie on Twitter and Instagram Follow Mark on Twitter and Instagram Get Mark's book: The Whisky Cabinet Support the podcast (and get great perks) on Patreon. Get your latest whisky reviews on whisky.buzz! You can find this week's patron exclusive content here.  This podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman. The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.

Steve and Renee speak to THE leading authority on Canadian Whisky, the guy who literally wrote the book on it, Davin de Kergommeaux. Check out his website: canadianwhisky.org – Today’s show was sponsored by the ABV Network’s 2018 Patreon Campaign (https://goo.gl/zV1Ue3) and Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). The Bourbon Daily intro music (Welcome to the Show) and outro music (That’s A Wrap) are both by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Mark Gillepsie (WhiskyCast Podcast) and Davin de Kergommeaux (Author of Canadian Whisky: The NEW Portable Expert) have been in the industry longer than most. Davin is a Malt Maniac, and Mark started his podcast far before whisky (and podcasting) has rose in popularity to today's level. We talk about Bourbon made outside of Kentucky, Blended Scotch, Single Malt Scotch Finishes, the "other world" whiskies that are made it big, and Canadian Whisky.

Mark Gillepsie (WhiskyCast Podcast) and Davin de Kergommeaux (Author of Canadian Whisky: The NEW Portable Expert) have been in the industry longer than most. Davin is a Malt Maniac, and Mark started his podcast far before whisky (and podcasting) has rose in popularity to today's level. We talk about Bourbon made outside of Kentucky, Blended Scotch, Single Malt Scotch Finishes, the "other world" whiskies that are made it big, and Canadian Whisky. Buy Davin's book! Subscribe to Mark's podcast.  This podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman. The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.

  This month, we put our panel to the test and had them taste three whiskies blind. The only thing Davin de Kergommeaux, Mark Bylok, and Frank McDonald knew was that they were tasting peated single malts from Scotland, and we'll keep you guessing, too...right up until we reveal the whiskies and surprise all three panelists! Our panel gathered at the Wonderful World of Whisky Show at the NAV Centre in Cornwall, Ontario, and we're grateful to Ian Bentley and the entire staff of the NAV Centre for their help in making this episode possible.

Davin de Kergommeaux joins Mark and Jamie to talk about Canadian whisky, his book, and repeatedly showing Mark how he's wrong all the time. We cover the best whisky in the world, the Northern Border Collection, Canadian Club 40 Year Old, and Collingwood Double Wood!

Davin de Kergommeaux joins Mark and Jamie to talk about Canadian whisky, his book, and repeatedly showing Mark how he's wrong all the time. We cover the best whisky in the world, the Northern Border Collection, Canadian Club 40 Year Old, and Collingwood Double Wood!  Buy Davin's book: Canadian Whisky, 2nd edition: The New Portable Expert Read about the Northern Border Collection The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.

It's all about Canadian whisky. Mark and Jamie are joined by author of Canadian Whisky: The Portable Export and Head Judge of the Canadian Whisky awards, Davin de Kergommeaux. We get inside whisky judging, the winners, and debate batches!

It's all about Canadian whisky. Mark and Jamie are joined by author of Canadian Whisky: The Portable Export and Head Judge of the Canadian Whisky awards, Davin de Kergommeaux. We get inside whisky judging, the winners, and debate batches!  Links: Follow Davin on Twitter @davindek Canadian Whisky Award 2017 Best In the World Masterson's Straight Rye - Best Canadian Whisky 2017 on whsky.buzz The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.

Mark and Jamie are joined by Fred Minnick (author of Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey) and Davin de Kergommeaux (Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert). We drink Canadian whisky, talk about new oak versus reused oak, the importance of fermentation, and reveal secrets behind scoring whisky.  Davin de Kergommeaux has previously appeared on episode 10 and 44 of The Whisky Topic. You can also get more information on Fred Minnick's book on episode 69 of Bourbon Pursuit.  The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.

Gary Gillman joins Jamie and Mark to discuss the history of making bourbon, particularly with a focus on the sour mash. When researching the roots of hand-made sour mash, Gary found documents from the 1800s and 1900s that revealed the changes in the process overall.  You can find Gary Gillman on twitter or read his articles on beeretseq.com. Read his article on the topic, The Roots Of Hand-Made Sour Mash: Appalachia and the Scots-Irish. Also mentioned:  Proof - The Science of Booze Davin de Kergommeaux's Wiser's Last Barrels Review Woodford Reserve Sweet Mash Canadian Club 100% Rye review from The Whiskey Wash   The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.

Brian wishes his twins a happy birthday and explains how St. Patrick's Day stopped being about wild parties 12 years ago for him. He and Evan Solomon chat about helicopter parenting. Davin de Kergommeaux comes in studio to talk Irish whiskey and maybe sample some Writer's Tears and Solomon Friedman on firearms ownership.

Davin (author of Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert) joins Mark and Jamie to talk Canadian whisky! What makes Canadian whisky different from bourbon? We have predictions for the future of the industry. Also, after-parties?

Canadian whisky offers a unique voice in the whisky world. Davin de Kergommeaux, author of Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert, joins Jamie and Mark this week. The discussion goes deep into authenticity of whisky, additives, and comparisons between Canadian whisky and the rest of the world. Plus, Davin and Mark get dramatic about swirling and warming whisky, and Jamie seeks out whisky gossip!

We're on the road for the first time in 2015 this weekend, with the first of two episodes from the 10th annual Victoria Whisky Festival in Victoria, British Columbia. The weekend kicked off with the annual Canadian Whisky Awards presentation Thursday night at the Hotel Grand Pacific, including a special Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Forty Creek founder John Hall. We'll hear from John and Canadian Whisky Awards founder Davin de Kergommeaux on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Montreal police are looking for a robber with very expensive taste in whisky following a holdup Thursday at the SAQ's flagship store in Montreal, Collingwood Rye takes Canadian Whisky of the Year honors, and Beam Suntory plans to export Alberta Premium for the first time.

Canadian whisky has had a rough time in the U.S. over the past three or four decades: derided by many as “brown vodka,” it was shunned by mixologists in favor of spirits that had more dramatic flavors, such as bourbon and Scotch. The trend is now reversing, although progress is slow. Mark speaks with Davin de Kergommeaux, the world’s … Read more about this episode...

Canadian whisky has had a rough time in the U.S. over the past three or four decades: derided by many as “brown vodka,” it was shunned by mixologists in favor of spirits that had more dramatic flavors, such as bourbon and Scotch. The trend is now reversing, although progress is slow. Mark speaks with Davin de Kergommeaux, the world’s leading … Read more about this episode...

October means chilly weather as the leaves turn bright red and orange, and the autumn colors were especially vibrant as our tasting panel gathered in Ottawa, Ontario...Canada's capital city. Davin de Kergommeaux, Emmett Hossack, and Herb Wallace tasted four Canadian whiskies: Stalk & Barrel Single Malt Cask #3 from Still Waters Distillery, Masterson's Rye, Wiser's Legacy, and Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve.

This special episode of WhiskyCast Virtual Tastings was recorded on location at Canada's Forty Creek Distillery during its annual "Whisky Weekend" at the end of September, 2013. Mark Gillespie moderated a tasting panel with Forty Creek's John Hall, Canadian Whisky Awards founder and author Davin de Kergommeaux, and the "Whisky Lassie," Johanne McInnis. While Forty Creek is a sponsor of WhiskyCast Virtual Tastings, we have elected to present this tasting panel as a special episode because of its educational value to whisky lovers as a rare opportunity to hear whisky writers discuss a flight of whiskies with the person who created them. WhiskyCast's Mark Gillespie maintained editorial control over the content of this episode, and the opinions of each panelist are his or her own.

This week's WhiskyCast comes from Forty Creek Distillery's annual Whisky Weekend in Grimsby, Ontario. Forty Creek's John Hall makes his whisky differently from any other distiller, and we'll deconstruct Forty Creek Barrel Select on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth during a Whisky Weekend tasting session with John, Davin de Kergommeaux, and Johanne McInnis. In the news, a WhiskyCast exclusive -- Diageo's supply of whiskey for Bulleit Bourbon from Four Roses will be cut off next spring, and that could force Diageo to make a decision on the future of the long-closed Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville.

It's time for one of the world's top whisky festivals...the Victoria Whisky Festival in British Columbia. The festival kicked off with the presentation of the annual Canadian Whisky Awards, and we'll hear from founder Davin de Kergommeaux and the distiller behind the 2012 Canadian Whisky of the Year, Forty Creek's John Hall. We'll also get an update on the progress of British Columbia's largest whisky distillery from Shelter Point owner Patrick Evans, and update the week's news in the first of two episodes from Victoria this weekend!

Canadian whiskies seldom gets their fair share of credit, since many whisky drinkers perceive them as something best mixed into a cocktail. While that's certainly an acceptable way to drink them, there are many Canadian whiskies that can hold their own when compared to any whisky from around the world. Davin de Kergommeaux of Canadian Whisky.org shares some of the history behind these unique whiskies and a few recommendations in this episode. In the news, new whiskies from Cooley, Highland Park, Buffalo Trace, Bowmore, and much more...

Canadian whisky has been celebrating a renaissance of sorts, with shows like "Mad Men" and "Boardwalk Empire" renewing interest in these often-overlooked whiskies. Davin de Kergommeaux is the publisher of CanadianWhisky.org, and this past week handed out the first Canadian Whisky Awards. Davin and I discuss the winners and other Canadian whiskies to watch for. In the news, Fortune Brands plans to shed divisions and focus on spirits, an interview with new Maker's Mark master distiller Greg Davis, and US regulators answer the "single malt whisky" question.

Tasting and scoring around 200 different whiskies over the course of a few weeks is tough work, but the Malt Maniacs make this sacrifice every autumn. The results of this year's Malt Maniacs Whisky Awards have been released, and with just 9 gold medal winners, represent the best of the best. Longtime Malt Maniac Davin de Kergommeaux puts this year's winners into perspective. In the news, whisky competitions anyone can win, Glenfiddich's plans to auction a bottle of 50-year-old whisky for charity, celebrating the Macallan, and a look at whisky from the philosophical point of view with Marcus Adams, one of the editors of the new book "Whisky and Philosophy." 

The results are in from this year's Malt Maniacs Whisky Awards, and we'll get a rundown on the top award-winners from Malt Maniac Davin de Kergommeaux at the Maniacs' celebration in Turckheim, France. In the news, Isle of Jura is phasing out its 21-year-old single malt, Ian Macleod strikes a deal to export Chieftain's Choice malts to the US, Christie's pulls a suspect 1856 Macallan from next week's auction in New York, and Ian Buxton debuts the Whisky Channel online community.