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Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
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Crown Royal's first rye whisky, launched in 2015. With 90% rye in the mash, its rye spice and caramel sweetness come through clearly.
Details
| Brand | Crown Royal |
|---|---|
| Distillery | — |
| Origin | Canada / Manitoba |
| Style | Blended |
| Age | NAS |
| ABV | 45% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Fresh fruit, baking spice and warm rye grain.
- Palate
- Rye spice and clove with dried fruit and caramel sweetness.
- Finish
- Long, with lingering rye spice and dried fruit.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- On the rocks
- Highball
- Cocktails
Its clear spice and sweetness shine on the rocks or in a highball. It also makes a fine base for rye cocktails such as the Manhattan.
Food pairing
Spare ribs, pepper steak or spiced sausages.
Background & production
Made at Crown Royal's distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, and launched in 2015 as the brand's first rye whisky.
Its mash is 90% rye. It was named World Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016 — the first Canadian whisky to win the title.
It is bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof).
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Sources: woodencork.com / bevnet.com
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