Crown Royal Extra Rare is a blend of three of the brand's oldest whiskies, handcrafted by Crown Royal's Master Blender and aged for 18 years. It has a proof of 80 and retails for around $159.99.
The taste has subtle spices at first with a nice buildup of cinnamon. Honey, vanilla, and touches of dark chocolate linger in the background and last through the finish. Good balance, nice and complex.
The faint aroma might fool you into thinking there won't be much in the glass, but this balanced spirit is pleasant and drinkable, if not terribly complex.
This plush sipper needs a little time in the glass to open up and a judicious splash of water, rewarding with layers that unfold rich caramel, brown sugar and vanilla bean, finishing long with citrus peel and brisk spice.
Exceptionally smooth with a light sweetness, subtle oak finish, and just a hint of lingering pepper, this whisky is well balanced with complex flavors. and nose while still maintaining complex layers of flavor.
