Crown Royal was created in 1939 for a single occasion: the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada, the first time a reigning British monarch had ever toured North America. A local entrepreneur tasted over 600 blends before settling on the one he believed worthy of royalty, then wrapped the bottle in a purple velvet bag with gold stitching. The king and queen received ten cases to enjoy on their rail journey. The whisky was so exceptional that when the tour ended, Crown Royal went into commercial production and has been Canada's most beloved blended whisky ever since.
The Noble Collection is Crown Royal's annual limited release series that pulls back the curtain on the individual component whiskies that make up the signature blend. The Blenders' Mash is the third expression in the series and showcases one of the most distinctive components in the Crown Royal portfolio: a whisky distilled from a bourbon-style mash bill — 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley — and aged for 13 full years in new charred American white oak barrels at the distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, where 1.5 million barrels of Crown Royal whisky rest in the cold Canadian climate. The slower, cooler Canadian aging process works differently than Kentucky's climate, and at 13 years it produces a depth and nuance that the standard Crown Royal never shows. Hand-selected from reserve stock, limited release, bottled at 45% ABV.
ABV / Proof
| Producer |
The Crown Royal Distilling Company, Gimli, Manitoba, Canada (Est. 1939) |
| Series |
Noble Collection, 3rd annual release, Limited Release |
| Type |
Blended Canadian Whisky |
| Mash Bill |
60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley (bourbon-style high rye bill) |
| Aging |
13 years in new charred American white oak barrels, Gimli Manitoba |
| Selection |
Hand selected from Crown Royal reserve stock |
| Proof |
90 Proof |
| ABV |
45% |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Canada, Manitoba |
Tasting Notes
Nose: Orchard fruits, honey candy, butterscotch, toasted vanilla bean, and cinnamon cake with light toasted oak underneath. Inviting and generous
Palate: Creamy caramel and vanilla layered with plum, fig, dark fruit, and gingery white pepper spice. Smooth and full with the 13-year aging showing in the richness and complexity that the standard Crown Royal cannot achieve
Finish: Long and satisfying with floral tones, dried fruit, and barrel notes lingering warmly. A finish that rewards patient sipping
FAQ
What is the Noble Collection and how does it differ from standard Crown Royal?
The Noble Collection is Crown Royal's annual limited release series that spotlights the individual component whiskies that go into the signature blend. Standard Crown Royal is a blend of many different whiskies assembled for consistency and approachability. The Noble Collection isolates one of those components — in this case the bourbon-style Blenders' Mash whisky — and releases it alone at 13 years of age, showing what it tastes like without the other whiskies softening or blending its character. It is a completely different and far more complex expression than the standard Crown Royal.
What is a Blenders' Mash?
A Blenders' Mash refers to one of the five distinct whiskies Crown Royal's master blenders use to build the final Crown Royal blend. This particular mash bill — 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley — mirrors a bourbon-style high-rye bill and produces a whisky with more spice and body than the lighter grain components. Aged 13 years in new charred American oak, it develops the full richness that makes it one of the most prized individual components in the Crown Royal program.
Where can I buy Crown Royal Noble Collection Blenders' Mash online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway with fast, insured shipping nationwide.
