Crown Royal Reserve is a premium blended Canadian whisky and a refined step up from the flagship Crown Royal Fine De Luxe. Crown Royal was created in 1939 by Sam Bronfman of the House of Seagram as a gift fit for royalty, crafted to honor the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the first reigning British monarchs to tour Canada, and it has since become the top selling Canadian whisky in the United States. Reserve builds on that heritage. Master Whisky Blender Andrew MacKay hand selects the finest barrels from a blend of roughly 50 carefully chosen Canadian whiskies, each with its own unique character, to create a richer, deeper and noticeably smoother expression than the standard release. Aged in oak barrels and bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume, it delivers greater complexity and a more robust yet balanced profile. It pours a warm golden amber and opens with a rich, complex nose of apple, soft floral tones, caramel, vanilla and gentle oak. The palate is velvety, smooth and mellow, layering creamy toffee, defined oak, baking spice, clove, cinnamon, subtle dried fruit and top notes of rye, and the finish is expansive, warm and long lasting with gentle sweetness. A Gold medal winner at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, it is a sophisticated sipping whisky designed to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, where its layers of fruit, spice, vanilla and oak can be fully appreciated, though it also elevates a classic whisky cocktail. As a refined, reserve grade expression that has become increasingly hard to find, it makes a wonderful pour for a special occasion or a thoughtful gift for the Canadian whisky lover.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Crown Royal |
| Producer |
The Crown Royal Company (Diageo); Gimli, Manitoba, Canada |
| Category |
Blended Canadian Whisky |
| Expression |
Reserve (Special Reserve) |
| Composition |
Blend of ~50 selected Canadian whiskies |
| Maturation |
Oak barrels |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Canada |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm golden amber.
Nose: Apple, soft floral tones, caramel, vanilla and gentle oak.
Palate: Velvety and mellow, creamy toffee, defined oak, baking spice, clove, cinnamon and subtle dried fruit with rye top notes.
Finish: Expansive, warm and long lasting with gentle sweetness.
FAQ
How is Crown Royal Reserve different from the original? Reserve is crafted from specially selected whiskies for added depth, richness and smoothness compared to the flagship Fine De Luxe expression.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume, which is 80 proof.
Who blends it? Master Whisky Blender Andrew MacKay hand selects the barrels from roughly 50 Canadian whiskies to achieve its exceptional depth.
Has it won any awards? Yes. It earned a Gold medal at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
How should I drink it? Neat or on the rocks to appreciate its layers of fruit, spice, vanilla and oak, or in an elevated whisky cocktail.
Where can I buy Crown Royal Reserve Blended Canadian Whisky online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
