Whiskey, anyone?

Where is single malt whiskey made?

Well, even I know that Scotland is the place where single malt whiskey is made. But is it made anywhere else? How about in North America?

Did you say “No, not in North America.”

Ah, ha…you would be wrong!

There is a place in Canada that distills a single malt whiskey.  It is the only place in North America that does. That place is in Nova Scotia. We had the opportunity to visit the distillery and now we invite you to join us on a tour.

We are on Cape Breton Island (the northern part of Nova Scotia) in Eastern Canada. After crossing the Canso Causeway follow Route 19 up the west coast of Cape Breton to the community of Glenville where you will find the Glenora Inn & Distillery.

The location was chosen because of the fresh spring water that flows through the property. Ingredients from all over the world are brought here to be distilled. Our tour guide explains that the barley is purchased through a broker in Winnipeg, the yeast comes from South Africa and the water comes from just up the hill.

We are able to see the huge copper vats used in the distilling process.

The process does not take that long in the plant BUT then it is stored in oak barrels for years and years. (The barrels are made from white oak found in Kentucky.)

At the end of the tour you are offered a sample. Interested?

So, yes, Scotland is known for its scotch whiskey…

but a smooth, single malt whiskey is also made in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

 

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