The crown was made for Charles II in 1661. It was not until the 20th century that they were set in the crown permanently. The stones in the crown used to be removable and were hired especially for coronations. Long story short, when they don’t blend 50 whiskies together, Crown Royal makes some decent stuff! Here’s hoping they release some of those single barrels in Canada, as it’s likely the only product of theirs I’d be likely to purchase.The crown has 444 jewels and gemstones – including expensive sapphires, rubies, amethysts and topaz, although most are light blue and or bluish green aquamarines. Didn’t know it was possible for them to make something this good. Why the heck wouldn’t they release this normally? Never tasted this much cedar in a dram before, which is really neat. Definitely better than other CRs I’ve had. Doesn’t smell like rye or oak or like there’s any alcohol. Crown Royal Hand Selected Barrel – 51.5% ABV we’ll see if this Texas-only release is more of the same. Not the best in the world, not the best in Canada, not the best in Canada at that price point, but still, not the worst whisky I’ve had.Ĭanadian whisky… often seen as the lesser younger sibling of scotch and bourbon – unless you’re Jim Murray of course – I’ll admit, I usually look at Crown Royal as a waste of money, and after the CRNHR hullabaloo last year figured any hype around other bottles will be a fallacy as well. Way more flavour than a regular CR and not as spirity.īetter than I expected to be honest. Taste: lots of rye, spices, very sweet.Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye – 45% ABV Let’s see how it compares to Jim Murray’s assessment. Next we moved on to the WHISKY OF THE YEAR 2015!!!!!!!!!!! WHOA BEST WHISKY EVER!!! I will say this, the fact that they released this at 45% and made a 100% rye is a step up for Crown Royal. Much better than regular CR, but not as good as most of the offerings from Forty Creek, or the Alberta Premium Dark Horse, which is cheaper and much better at the same ABV. Taste: lots of oak, other woody flavours, rich spices, caramel and vanilla, great alcohol burn, very mellow with water.Nose: caramel, vanilla, peppery spices, strong rye scent, maize, strong alcohol scent.This is one I’ve have many times and just figured I’d pay attention for once and make some notes! I got input from my brother in law and sister too Nothing unexpected. tastes a lot like the regular CR.
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