A heavily maple finished Canadian whisky, new co*cktail or breakfast staple for the dissipated ?
Notes: A new expression of the venerable Canadian Crown Royal line, this is a maple flavored whisky which uses concentrated maple sap ( not as concentrated as maple syrup ),maple toasted oak chips, and maple staved barrels to achieve their maple flavoring of this blended whisky.Crown Royal is a blended Canadian Whisky line with many other ( and more standard, non flavored varieties of Canadian Whisky) line extensions such as Crown Royal Deluxe, Crown Royal Black ,Crown Royal Reserve, Crown Royal XO, Crown Royal Extra Rare, and the latest, Crown Royal Monarch 75th Anniversary Blend
Appearance:Medium amber gold would be the classification if this was maple syrup, A nice warm gold.On swirling it coats the glass and eventually after a longish period of time ( compared to many other spirits) it starts to form some legs and tears
First Impression:Heavy maple scents tinged with spirits and whiskey notes trying to sneak in past the maple
Taste: Thick, almost saplike mouthfeel on entry, quite sweet maple taste, with a dose of cinnamon followed by fairly heavy oak char,vanilla, and more whisky like notes coming through on the finish. Also the maple tends to cling and leave a slightly sticky taste after the char and other whisky notes fade to memory. Overall a very candylike almost liqueur like whisky.
Drinks: We were part of a competitive co*cktail judging which featured 18 very creative and disparate approaches to the Maple Whisky which almost all worked out well.
Bottle:Standard Crown Royal flask/horseshoe shaped bottle with their pressed glass design with a dark red label with the word “Maple” printed in gold
Other: Great on French Toast if you are still feeling social towards that regrettable hook up from last night that happened after the first half of the bottle ( Just kidding). It actually is somewhat useful for cooking when needing a maple flavored product.
Final Thoughts: I’m sorry but the concept of a flavored whiskey is just beyond me I guess…If I want to flavor a particular spirit I make a co*cktail, yes, I may infuse or macerate something into a spirit to make a flavoring, or buy a liqueur but flavoring a whisky (in my mind) rather limits what you can do with it. Yes, it is not as sickly sweet as a liqueur can be, and I’m sure this will be a hit for the younger crowd transitioning from candy flavored vodkas, but for a real whisky drinker ?, No. Not what I would call a serious whisky. That being said a lot of people like it because it is sweet. Just not me.
Website:http://www.crownroyal.com
Interesting and well laid out website if a little short on details at times. Comparisons of the different whiskies, some recipes, ad a whole lot on bags, but not much on the distilleries or stills.
FAQs
Although the Crown Royal Maple isn't nearly as sweet as that stuff, it definitely leans towards the dessert drink side of the flavor spectrum. I actually didn't find it to be as sweet as I was expecting, and am impressed to taste some actual whisky flavor coming through.
Is Crown Royal a top shelf whisky? ›
If you're a collector, most likely — it's limited to 6,000 bottles and the packaging alone is fancy as heck, even for this traditionally fancy brand. If you want to actually drink it rather than put it on your shelf as a prize artifact/investment, there are better whiskies out there for less money.
What is the Crown Royal best whiskey award? ›
Crown Royal Nobel Collection Winter Wheat is Canada's Best Whisky. OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 13, 2022 / - Nine independent whisky experts have named Crown Royal Nobel Collection Winter Wheat, Canada's best whisky and Canadian Whisky of the Year at the twelfth annual Canadian Whisky Awards.
Which Crown Royal is rare? ›
Crown Royal Red Label XR | Rare Whisky | Crown Royal.
What is a good mixer for Crown Royal maple? ›
Try our Maple Whisky Collins drink recipe with Crown Royal® Maple Finished Whisky, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and club soda.
What Crown Royal is being discontinued? ›
Crown Royal XR is being discontinued, if that matters to anyone.
Is Crown Royal considered cheap whiskey? ›
If you really think about it, Crown Royal is pretty damned interesting in that it's the most costly Canadian Whisky you'll find at the grocery store or corner liquor store, but it's still cheap.
Is Crown Royal a good sipping whiskey? ›
The light-bodied Canadian whisky carries over cinnamon notes, light maple syrup and a hint of baked apple. Its finish is short and sweet. Crown Royal doesn't have any bite, but I don't think it is designed to. It's meant for someone looking for a smooth, sweet palatable whisky.
What's the most expensive whisky in the world? ›
Macallan: Rare Scotch whisky becomes world's most expensive bottle at £2.1m. A rare bottle of whisky has been sold for $2.7m (£2.1m) - breaking the record for the most expensive wine or spirit sold at auction. The Macallan 1926 single malt is one of the world's most sought-after bottles of Scotch whisky.
What is the #1 ranked whiskey? ›
Best Scotch Whisky: Glenfarclas 25-Year-Old
Friedmann named Glenfarclas Aged 25 Years the best Scotch whisky of 2024.
In 1984 the Queen appointed Matthew Gloag & Son, the brand's parent company, as Scotch Whisky Blenders by Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen. Famous Grouse has continued to enjoy Royal favour in recent years.
Why is Crown Royal so popular? ›
Crown Royal was released in the United States in the 1960s and has since become the top selling Canadian whisky. To this day, every drop of Crown Royal is crafted to meet the same uncompromising standards, making it, to many discerning palates, the finest whisky of all.
What is the new Crown Royal flavor 2024? ›
NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian whisky brand and leader in flavored offerings, Crown Royal, has officially announced its highly anticipated limited edition release of Blackberry Flavored Whisky.
What is the oldest Crown Royal bottle? ›
The Canadian brand's new bottling is so rare, it's available in less than a dozen U.S. states. This month, Canadian distiller Crown Royal is releasing its oldest whisky yet, Crown Royal Aged 30 Years . Too often we forget that our northern neighbors make darn good whisky.
How long does Crown Royal last? ›
Unopened liquor has an indefinite shelf life. Opened liquor lasts about a year or two before it goes bad, meaning it starts losing its color and flavor. Don't use a liquor for well drinks if you won't use the whole bottle within two years.
Is crown maple syrup pure maple syrup? ›
Selection of Quality 100% Pure, Organic Maple Syrup
Our Amber colored and Golden syrup has a full-bodied and rich flavor.
Is Royal Red Maple a good tree? ›
Royal Red maple is less susceptible to frost cracks that can occur during the winter. This tree is heat tolerant and is moderately resistant to drought once it is fully established. The trunk of this tree is sold and grows straight easily. Royal Red maple trees make excellent shade trees.
Is Crown Royal one of the best whiskeys? ›
Many whisky reviewers (myself included) noted that Crown Royal Rye is the third best whisky Crown Royal has made last year. Crown Royal 75th Monarch Edition being second-best, and Crown Royal's Hand Selected Barrel being by-far the best whisky to come from Crown Royal.
What is the strongest tasting maple syrup? ›
Which maple syrup grade is the best?
- Golden - delicate flavor and lightest color. ...
- Amber - rich flavor and light amber color. ...
- Dark - robust flavor and dark amber color. ...
- Very dark- robust flavor and the darkest color.
