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It is with great pride and joy that I share this wonderful news with you.<\/p>\n
The first English-language whisky culture book ever written by a Turkish author \u2014 The Mysterious Journey of Whisky \u2014 has finally been completed.<\/p>\n
In June, my Turkish edition, Viskinin Gizemli Yolculu\u011fu, was honoured by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards as \u201cThe Best Whisky Book in the World.\u201d<\/p>\n
Very soon, the book will be available in print through bookstores and as an e-book on international online platforms.<\/p>\n
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I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my beloved wife, my dear family, and my publishing house, Epona, for their unwavering support throughout this long and challenging journey.<\/p>\n
The Mysterious Journey of Whisky, is the Finalist in the category of \u201cBest Whisky Culture Book in the World\u201d at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025! \ud83e\udd43<\/p>\n
Last June, its Turkish edition was honoured with the title of \u201cBest Whisky Book in the World\u201d \u2014
\nand this new English version has been reimagined as a more academic and updated second edition.<\/p>\n
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Co-translated with my American friend Stuart Kline, and edited as well as authored by myself,
\nthis book now proudly represents whisky culture on the global stage.<\/p>\n
As the first English whisky culture book ever written by a Turkish author,
\nI feel an indescribable sense of pride and gratitude for this recognition.<\/p>\n
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This journey has been one of passion, hard work, and faith \u2014
\nand this finalist title is truly the embodiment of that long and meaningful adventure.<\/p>\n
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The final ceremony will take place in April 2026 in Porto, Portugal.
\nLet\u2019s see if we can win \u201cBest Whisky Book in the World\u201d two years in a row! \ud83e\udd43
\nHere\u2019s to new challenges, new dreams, and to the mysterious journey of whisky itself\u2026<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s to new books,
\nand to new challenges ahead\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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