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Crown Royal Fine De Luxe
A Canadian whisky created for the 1939 royal tour of Canada. Known for its crown-shaped bottle and a smooth sweetness of vanilla, maple and caramel.
Details
| Brand | Crown Royal |
|---|---|
| Distillery | — |
| Origin | Canada / Manitoba |
| Style | Blended |
| Age | NAS |
| ABV | 40% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Vanilla ice cream, caramel, stewed fruit and a hint of cedar.
- Palate
- Maple-like sweetness and buttery oak, with peppery rye spice.
- Finish
- Medium and rounded, with cinnamon and pepper.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- Highball
- On the rocks
- Cocktails
Smooth and easy-going, it shines in a highball or with ginger ale. It is also easy on the rocks and a handy cocktail base.
Food pairing
Pancakes, bacon or barbecue chicken — dishes with maple or sweet-savoury flavours.
Background & production
It was first made in 1939 as a gift for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's state tour of Canada. The crown-shaped bottle and the label's crown on a blue cushion recall that royal presentation.
It is made at a distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, on the shore of Lake Winnipeg, by blending many whiskies distilled from rye, corn and barley.
Now owned by Diageo, it is bottled without an age statement at 40% ABV.
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