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Glenora distillery in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada

Glenora

Canada's First Single Malt Distillery

Cape Breton's Scottish heritage runs deep — many residents descend from Highland clearance emigrants. Glenora was built to honour that connection, using Scottish techniques in a Canadian landscape that eerily resembles the Highlands.

Est. 1990 Nova Scotia, Canada Official Website
Founded
1990
Region
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Distinction
Canada's first single malt

The Story

Founded 1990

The Glenora Style

Canadian single malt with Scottish heritage. Atlantic maritime influence and Cape Breton's cool climate create a gentle, honeyed malt.

Signature Notes

Honey Maritime Vanilla Malt Light Fruit Oak
Don't Miss

Glen Breton Rare 10 Year Old

Canada's first single malt — Atlantic, honeyed, and proudly Cape Breton.

Whiskies from Glenora

2 expressions in our collection · Average rating: 4.2

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