Glen Breton 10 Year Old Single Malt
70cl
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43% Vol
A rare Canadian single malt all the way from Nova Scotia, Canada! This superb whiskey has aged for 10 years in American White Oak and was Winner of Gold Medal, 2011 International Review of Spirits Chicago and Rated in Top 50 Spirits Worldwide, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 2006.
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Glen Breton 10 Year Old Single Malt
€61.00
Ex Tax: €49.59
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Aromas (without water)
Orange, Spice, Chocolate, Honey, Vanilla, with hints of Tobacco Maple & Cherry Palate
Flavour
Fruit, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Maple and Cherry Finish Long and smooth, eventual Apple and Ginger
Fact Sheet
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
43%
Country
Canada
Region/AOC
Nova Scotia
Producer
Glenora Distillers
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Winner of Gold Medal, 2011 International Review of Spirits Chicago and Rated in Top 50 Spirits Worldwide, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 2006.
FAQs
A barrel of Canadian whiskey varies significantly by age, distillery, and whether it is purchased at fill, mid maturation, or near maturity. Entry level casks from commercial Canadian producers can start from the equivalent of approximately €3,500 to €5,000 at fill, though prices fluctuate with exchange rates. Aged expressions from premium distilleries, including Alberta Distillers or Forty Creek, command considerably more. The Canadian whisky market does not carry the same cask investment premiums as aged Irish or Scotch due to differences in scarcity and global demand.
The value of mature Canadian whiskey depends on age, distillery provenance, and the secondary market at the time of sale. Canadian whisky does not command the same investment premiums as aged Irish single pot still or Scotch single malt, due to the relatively higher availability of mature stock and lower collector demand globally. However, rare expressions from closed or limited production Canadian distilleries have appreciated meaningfully, particularly at specialist auction.
Yes, and it is seriously undervalued relative to its quality. Canadian whisky regulations permit blending of base grain and flavouring whiskies, which gives master blenders significant latitude to create layered, complex expressions. Crown Royal XR, Forty Creek, Alberta Premium Cask Strength, and Whistle Pig, which is sourced from Alberta, consistently outperform expectations. The category suffers from perception rather than quality problems.
Not legally, though the association persists. Canadian whisky was historically made with a significant rye component, which gave the category its characteristic spicy, dry character and led to the informal term Canadian rye. Modern Canadian whisky regulations do not require a minimum rye content. Some expressions, including Alberta Premium and Whistle Pig, are made from a high rye or 100% rye mash bill, but the majority of Canadian blended whisky contains more corn or other grains than rye.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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