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Glenora Distillery — shop in Glenville, Cape Breton

Glenora Distillery

North America's first single-malt whisky distillery, set in a Highland river valley.

shop· Glenville, NS · $$$ · ★ 4.40 (790 reviews)

North America's first single-malt whisky distillery, set in a Highland river valley in Glenville. The Glenora Falls run right through the property, the warehouses sit on the hillside, and the whisky inside them is the real Cape Breton article.

What to expect

  • Distillery tours covering the still room, warehouses, and history
  • Tasting bar with the full Glen Breton range
  • A pub on site with live Cape Breton music in season
  • A scenic, river-walk-worthy property

Don't miss

  • The Glen Breton Rare in a small tasting flight
  • A walk down to the falls behind the distillery
  • An afternoon ceilidh in the pub during summer

Good to know

  • Tours run multiple times daily in season; call ahead in winter
  • All ages welcome on tours; tastings are 19+
  • Wheelchair access to the main building; warehouse stairs
  • Bottle shop on site for take-home

Pair it with

  • A pint and a tune at the Red Shoe Pub, 15 minutes south
  • A round at Cabot Cape Breton in Inverness
  • A stay at the Glenora Inn upstairs
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