Signal Hill - Canadian Whisky Founders Select Over

Signal Hill Canadian Whisky Founders Select is produced at the Glen Breton distillery in Ingonish, Nova Scotia, operated by Glenora Distillers.

Glenora holds the distinction of being Canada's first single malt distillery, though Signal Hill is a blended Canadian whisky rather than their single malt expression, giving it a broader, more approachable character suited to a range of palates.

The Founders Select designation points to a curated selection process, drawing on whiskies chosen to reflect the distillery's house style with added depth and complexity relative to the standard release.

Canadian whisky regulations allow for a blend of grain and flavouring whiskies, and Signal Hill leans into a softer, rounder profile that is characteristic of the Maritime Canadian style, with maturation in oak contributing warmth and sweetness.

At this price point, it sits as a considered purchase for someone looking beyond the dominant Prairie-style Canadian whiskies and interested in exploring what the Atlantic coast can offer.

The Nova Scotia terroir and the distillery's experience with Scotch-influenced production bring a distinct sensibility to this bottling. It rewards sipping neat or with a small amount of water to open up the grain and wood character.