Crown Royal Blackberry is a limited edition flavored whisky built on the blend that made Crown Royal the best selling Canadian whisky in the United States. The base spirit comes from the Crown Royal Distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, where the brand has been produced since it was created in 1939 to honour the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the first reigning British monarchs to tour Canada. For this release, whiskies selected by the master blender are infused with ripe blackberry flavour, giving a juicy, jammy profile that sits comfortably on top of the smooth Canadian whisky underneath. The nose leads with fresh blackberry and dark berry fruit over soft vanilla and light oak. The palate is sweet and fruit forward, with ripe blackberry, a touch of jam and gentle whisky warmth, staying smooth rather than syrupy. The finish is clean and lightly sweet, with berry lingering alongside soft oak. Bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof), it is easy going and made for mixing. Pour it over ice, top it with lemonade, ginger ale or soda, or use it to build a berry forward whisky sour. It also works well in a spritz with prosecco or shaken with fresh lemon for something closer to a cocktail. Because flavouring is added, the label reads flavoured whisky rather than Canadian whisky. Presentation is a large part of the appeal: the bottle arrives in Crown Royal's signature purple drawstring bag inside a printed gift carton, so no additional wrapping is required. As a limited edition, availability is not guaranteed to repeat once stock sells through.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
35% |
| Proof |
70 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Canada |
| Region |
Gimli, Manitoba |
| Type |
Flavored Canadian Whisky |
| Edition |
Limited Edition |
| Base Spirit |
Crown Royal blended Canadian whisky |
| Producer |
Diageo |
| Packaging |
Signature drawstring bag and gift carton |
Tasting Notes
Color: Bright golden amber.
Nose: Fresh blackberry and dark berry fruit over soft vanilla and light oak.
Palate: Sweet and fruit forward, with ripe blackberry, a touch of jam and gentle whisky warmth.
Finish: Clean and lightly sweet, with lingering berry and soft oak.
FAQ
Is Crown Royal Blackberry a whisky or a liqueur?
It is a flavored Canadian whisky at 35% ABV, sweeter than standard Crown Royal but with more whisky character and less sugar than a liqueur.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 35% ABV, which is 70 proof.
How should I drink it?
Over ice, topped with lemonade, ginger ale or soda, or shaken into a berry forward whisky sour. It also works in a spritz with prosecco.
Is this a limited edition?
Yes. The carton is marked Limited Edition, so availability is not guaranteed to repeat.
Does it come with a gift bag?
Yes. It arrives in Crown Royal's signature purple drawstring bag inside a printed gift carton.
Where can I buy Crown Royal Blackberry online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
