Here are how the various Crown Royals compare in my Meta-Critic database:Ĭrown Royal: 7.59 ± 0.46 on 19 reviews ($)Ĭrown Royal Black: 8.21 ± 0.49 on 16 reviews ($$)Ĭrown Royal Hand Selected Barrel: 8.86 ± 0.28 on 10 reviews ($$$)Ĭrown Royal Limited Edition: 8.30 ± 0.19 on 11 reviews ($$)Ĭrown Royal Monarch 75th Anniversary: 8.62 ± 0.48 on 12 reviews ($$$)Ĭrown Royal Noble Collection Cornerstone Blend: 8.35 ± 0.80 on 4 reviews ($$$)Ĭrown Royal Noble Collection Wine Barrel Finished: 8.72 ± 0.55 on 5 reviews ($$$)Ĭrown Royal Northern Harvest Rye: 8.55 ± 0.35 on 18 reviews ($$)Ĭrown Royal Reserve: 8.47 ± 0.67 on 14 reviews ($$$)Ĭrown Royal XO: 8.56 ± 0.57 on 7 reviews ($$$) I picked it up for $60 during the Canada Day online sale. Monarch), so I was keen to give this Cab Sauv finished Crown Royal.īottled at 40.5% ABV (oddly), it currently retails for $70 CAD at the LCBO. I have had some higher-end Crown Royals that I’ve quite enjoyed (e.g. Wiser’s Double Still or even Hiram Walker’s Special Old). I have not posted a review yet of the base Crown Royal expression (aka “DeLuxe”) – but I find there are better Canadian rye whiskies among the bottom-shelf options (e.g. And while I am personally a fan of Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton, I’m not so keen on the Arran Malt Amarone Finish. Unlike fortified wines, I find you can get some sourness along with fresh fruit notes in these whiskies. This expression is finished for six months in freshly emptied, medium-toast Cabernet Sauvignon casks from the Paso Robles region of California.įresh wine cask finishes can impart some interesting notes – although not always universally pleasant ones. The weighty bottle has a crystal-cut base and a resealable cork top, and the signature gold Crown Royal print gives a decadent vibe.This whisky is the second member in Crown Royal’s “Noble Collection” – a new line of higher-end products from the Gimli, Manitoba distillery. What I love most about this release is the gorgeous bottle and label it boasts. The rye is mellow and clear, falling into the more traditional rye flavors that avoid heavy sugary notes. However, Crown Royal Rye Whisky Aged 16 Years hit different than the traditional whisky. In general, I seldom prefer Crown Royal over other brands due to the sweetness factor. The process allows the blenders to experiment with unique flavors and methods. The Noble Collection is an annual release that’s designed to highlight the “various techniques and styles” of their master blenders. Through bottling components of Crown Royal’s distinct blends and playing with finishing techniques, the Noble Collection has become an award-winning success. As a result, there is maturity to this iteration of Crown Royal that I can’t say is inherent to the brand.Īs the world’s biggest-selling Canadian whisky brand, the distillery, located in Gimli, Manitoba, has been emboldened over the years to explore special releases and flavored whiskies.Ĭrown Royal’s Noble Collection is a welcome series that pushes the boundaries of flavor exploration. This rare stock of Canadian rye is crafted from 90% rye mash whisky and aged in charred American white oak barrels for no less than 16 years. Towards the end of 2020 Crown Royal released the fifth whisky in their Noble Collection with their Rye Whisky Aged 16 Years. It may not hold gold, but that purple bag is known to whisky drinkers to carry a sweet, Canadian whisky that really kicks a party into high gear. We didn’t know what it represented, but always enjoyed pretending that the bag held gold stolen by Robin Hood. Most of my friends had the same bag to put their toys in. I remember storing my marbles in a velvety purple bag when I was a kid. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom of this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. Editor’s Note: This whisky was provided to us as a review sample by Crown Royal/Diageo.
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