Glen Breton, the esteemed Canadian distillery celebrated for its exceptional single malts, is delighted to announce that its 21-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky has been awarded a distinguished Gold Medal at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards Rest of World competition. This accolade reinforces Glen Breton’s status as a preeminent whisky producer, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation.

The World Whiskies Awards is akin to the Oscars of the spirits industry, attracting eminent judges and industry leaders from across the globe. It serves as a platform for the world’s finest whiskies, meticulously evaluated by expert connoisseurs such as Jim Murray, the distinguished single malt writer, and Dave Broom, the celebrated whisky author.

Glen Breton’s 21-Year-Old captivated the judges with its masterful craftsmanship and unique flavor profile, securing a Gold Medal among the world’s finest whiskies. Cheers to this remarkable achievement!

Raise a glass to Glen Breton’s 21-Year-Old Single Malt, a distinguished whisky consistently featured on esteemed “Best of” lists. With a prestigious accolade from the World Whiskies Awards 2025 RoW competition, this exquisite spirit is poised to compete with the finest whiskys from France and Scotland, while eagerly awaiting the announcement of the champions from the U.S. and Ireland. This whisky contest will culminate in the crowning of the World’s Best Single Malt Whisky at the grand Global Dinner in March 2025. Here’s to the exhilaration of the dram!

All of us at Beverage International Distributor would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional team at Glenora Distillery for their unwavering commitment to excellence in their craft.

For more information about this fine Whisky continue reading below!

"Glen Breton’s 21-Year-Old Single Malt was noted for its remarkable complexity and depth of flavour, embodying the distillery’s commitment to the art of whisky-making. The 21-Year-Old joins a long line of award-winning single malt whiskies from Glen Breton, further enhancing its growing international reputation. This Gold Medal victory is another exciting milestone in Glen Breton’s storied history, following their recent success at the New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC), where several of their premium whiskies earned top honours. About Glen Breton Nestled in the rugged Highlands of Cape Breton, Glen Breton is a celebrated Canadian distillery, renowned for its rich history and commitment to producing exceptional single malt whiskies.

As North America’s oldest single malt whisky distillery, Glen Breton blends traditional Scottish whisky-making methods with the unique terroir of Nova Scotia, creating whiskies that capture the essence of the region. Founded in 1990, Glen Breton has earned global acclaim for its innovation and craftsmanship. The distillery’s range of award-winning whiskies continues to impress whisky enthusiasts around the world. Notable accolades include the 2023 Best North American Single Malt Whisky at the LA Spirits Awards for the 19-Year-Old, a Gold Medal at the 2024 World Drinks/World Whisky Awards for the 10-Year-Old, and a Category Winner title at the 2024 World Whisky Awards for the 14-Year-Old. "

Excerpt taken from: https://www.glenoradistillery.com/news/2025/3/11/glen-breton-rare-21-year-old