Glen Breton 19 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
Glen Breton 19 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky is an 86-proof (43% ABV) single malt from Glenora Distillery in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia — 19 years in ex-bourbon barrels sourced from Buffalo Trace, per the US importer. Named Best North American Single Malt Whisky (with a Platinum Medal) at the 2023 LA Spirits Awards, it sits between the orchard-aged 10 and the flagship 21 in the Glen Breton Rare range. In a 750mL bottle, it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 19 years in ex-bourbon barrels (Buffalo Trace-sourced, per the importer)
- Process: 100% malted barley, double-distilled in Scottish copper pot stills
- Producer: Glenora Distillery, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Platinum in Los Angeles
The 19-year-old is the range's quiet champion: it took Platinum and Best North American Single Malt Whisky at the 2023 LA Spirits Awards, plus Silver at the 2023 Whiskies of the World and Silver at the 2024 World Whisky Awards. The importer's notes describe orange zest, pine, and honey brine on the nose with a subtle smokiness, and a palate of pepper, cedar, lemon zest, hazelnut, and maple — a profile that reads closer to a mature Highland malt than to most people's idea of Canadian whisky. Shop the Glen Breton collection and discover more Canadian whisky at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of orange zest, pine, and honey brine with subtle smoke. The palate is richly oaked: pepper and cedar up front, then lemon zest, hazelnut, and maple over a deep malt base. The finish is long, with warming oak spice and a gentle smoky tail.
How to Enjoy
Neat — at 19 years, the bourbon-cask conversation is the entire point. A splash of water lifts the citrus and maple notes. Pour it next to a similarly aged Speyside for a blind tasting that will surprise people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What barrels are used for Glen Breton 19?
Ex-bourbon barrels sourced from Buffalo Trace, for the full 19 years, per the US importer.
What awards has it won?
Platinum Medal and Best North American Single Malt Whisky at the 2023 LA Spirits Awards, plus Silvers at Whiskies of the World 2023 and the World Whisky Awards 2024.
How does it compare to the 21 Year Old?
Two years younger and a touch livelier — more citrus and maple brightness where the 21 leans into deep oak spice.
Buy Glen Breton 19 Year Old online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — an award-winning Cape Breton malt, ready to order.