The warehouses at Glenora are not heated, so aging virtually stops in winter. Thus, the whisky doesnt reach its peak until its mid-teens. By then, it is malty, fresh, crisp, and grassy, with hints of vanilla and delicate, slightly bitter fruits, including apricots and citrus pith. Fragile floral notes join exotic hints of mango and a nuttiness reminiscent of almond skins and sweetened coconut. Air do dheag slinte, Glenora , as they say in Cape Bretons Gaelic Highlands. (Canada only)