April 13, 2021
GLENVILLE, Nova
Scotia:
Glenora Distillery of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, announces a new
product, Glen Breton Alexander Keith’s Single Malt Whisky made with renowned
Alexander Keith’s India Pale Ale.
Eighteen
years ago, Glenora distilled several batches of Alexander Keith’s IPA, placed it
in bourbon oak barrels and tucked it away in a dark corner of a warehouse in
the magical hills of Cape Breton.
After
18 years of quietly maturing, it garnered a wonderful taste of malted barley
that was enhanced by the spring waters and apple trees scattered throughout
Glenora’s property.The end result is a whisky
with soft notes of maple cream, butterscotch, and a rounded lingering light applewood
finish.
“After all these years, it’s
amazing to see this collaboration between these two Nova Scotia institutions
come to fruition,” said Matt Miles, General Manager of Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia
Brewery. “Two hundred years after Alexander Keith’s brewery was
founded, Keith’s remains one of the best-selling beer brands in Nova
Scotia. Now to have such a well-crafted whisky from Glenora bear
Mr. Keith’s name is something we think our founder, especially given his
Scottish heritage, would be proud of.” Miles
also added, “We are proud to keep this partnership brewing. Alexander
Keith’s Brewery will be using these same barrels that aged the whisky to age a
new beer that will be released in 2022.”
Of the
company’s new product, Glenora’s President Lauchie MacLean says:
“It is amazing how such a great beer can be
distilled and aged into something totally different from the original product
and become wonderful in a whole different way.As with Alexander Keith’s India Pale Ale, we are sure those who like it
will like it a lot.”
Glen
Breton Alexander Keith’s Canadian Single Malt Whisky will be available in
select Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation stores or you can buy
whisky online from
Glenora.
About Glenora Distillery: Glenora Distillery is North
America’s oldest single malt whisky distillery. It produces Glen Breton Rare which is sold in over
20 countries.Glenora has been
recognized as one of the six most picturesque whisky distilleries in the world.Glenora offers overnight accommodation, a
pub, restaurant, gift shop, entertainment, and distillery tours seasonally each
year.
For
further information, please contact:
Lauchie
MacLean-902-468-6516
