Glen Breton 14 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
Glen Breton 14 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky is an 86-proof (43% ABV) single malt from Glenora Distillery in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia — 14 years in oak casks, part of the flagship Glen Breton Rare lineup. It was named Best Canadian Single Malt (Category Winner) at the World Whisky Awards 2024, adding to a Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Silver at the 2023 Whiskies of the World. 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: 14 years in oak / ex-bourbon casks
- Process: 100% malted barley, Scottish copper pot stills, MacLellan's Brook water
- Producer: Glenora Distillery, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Best Canadian Single Malt, 2024
The 14-year-old occupies the sweet spot of the range: old enough for real oak depth, young enough to keep the malt's vitality. The World Whisky Awards agreed, naming it Best Canadian Single Malt in 2024 (entered as Glen Breton Rare 14 Years Old), and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition gave it Gold in 2022. If the 10-year Ice is Glenora's signature and the 21 is its monument, the 14 is the connoisseur's pick — pure bourbon-cask maturation with nothing to hide behind. Explore the Glen Breton collection and more Canadian whisky at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Mature oak leads — vanilla, toasted wood, and dried fruit — over a clean malt heart. The palate is balanced and medium-full: honey, oak spice, and orchard fruit with the distillery's characteristic gentle warmth. The finish is long and dry, with lingering vanilla and spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat, with time in the glass — the 14 rewards patience as the oak layers unfold. A drop or two of water softens the spice. It makes a superb after-dinner pour and a strong showing in any "best of Canada" tasting lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glen Breton 14 part of the Rare range?
Yes — it is part of the flagship Glen Breton Rare lineup (the live product handle even contains "rare," though the title does not).
What is its biggest award?
Best Canadian Single Malt (Category Winner) at the World Whisky Awards 2024.
What casks are used?
Oak casks — ex-bourbon — for the full 14 years; no wine finish on this expression.
Add Glen Breton 14 Year Old to your order at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — Canada's best single malt of 2024, available online.