Crown Royal Golden Apple is a rare, ultra premium limited edition that reimagines what a flavored whisky can be. Crown Royal was created in 1939 by Sam Bronfman of Seagram as a gift worthy of royalty, crafted to honor the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the first reigning British monarchs to tour Canada, and it remains the top selling Canadian whisky in the United States. For this release, the distillery in Gimli, Manitoba took some of its finest and rarest whiskies, patiently aged for at least 23 years in wooden barrels to develop deep complexity, and balanced that extensive maturation with the crisp, luscious flavor of Golden Delicious apples. The result rewrites the rules for high end flavored whisky, drinking more like a polished after dinner aperitif than anything ordinary. Bottled at 80 proof, it pours a deep, inviting gold and opens with an aroma of fresh green apple and caramel supported by light oak and gentle baking spice. The palate is smooth, rich and creamy, layering baked golden apple, vanilla, toasted oak, raw cane sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg over the depth of two decades in wood, and the finish is warm and lingering with caramel, maple and soft spice. Presented in a regal ombre gold crown shaped bottle nestled in a suede finished green and gold Crown Royal bag and collector's box, it is as much a display piece as a pour. A limited edition crafted for refined celebrations and for collectors, it is best savored neat or on the rocks, where its layers of apple, vanilla and baking spice can be fully appreciated.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Crown Royal |
| Producer |
Crown Royal (Diageo), Gimli, Manitoba, Canada |
| Category |
Flavored Blended Canadian Whisky (limited edition) |
| Expression |
Golden Apple, Aged 23 Years |
| Age |
23 Years (minimum) |
| Flavoring |
Golden Delicious apple |
| Maturation |
Aged in wooden barrels 23+ years |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Canada |
| Packaging |
Gold crown-shaped decanter, suede Crown Royal bag & collector's box |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep, inviting gold.
Nose: Fresh green apple and caramel with light oak and gentle baking spice.
Palate: Smooth and creamy, baked golden apple, vanilla, toasted oak, raw cane sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Finish: Warm and lingering with caramel, maple and soft spice.
FAQ
What is Crown Royal Golden Apple 23 Year? It is a limited edition, ultra aged flavored Canadian whisky, a blend of rare whiskies aged at least 23 years and flavored with Golden Delicious apple.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume, which is 80 proof.
Is it a flavored whisky? Yes. It pairs Crown Royal's rare 23 year old Canadian whisky with the crisp flavor of golden apples, making it richer and more complex than a typical flavored whisky.
What makes it collectible? It is a limited edition presented in a regal gold crown shaped bottle with a suede Crown Royal bag and collector's box, aged 23 years, and positioned as a collector's item.
How should I drink it? Neat or on the rocks to appreciate its layers of apple, vanilla and baking spice.
Where can I buy Crown Royal Golden Apple 23 Year online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
