Crown Royal has been the reference point for Canadian whisky since 1939, when the blend was created for a royal visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and the crown shaped bottle with its purple bag has been on back bars ever since. Salted Caramel takes that base and pushes it toward dessert. The label category is flavored whisky, and the profile does exactly what the name promises: buttery caramel arriving first, sweet and rounded, then a saline edge cutting across it that keeps the whole thing from collapsing into sugar. That salt is the reason the flavor works better than most sweet whisky expressions. Without it the caramel would sit heavy; with it there is contrast and the finish stays clean. Underneath sits the smooth Canadian whisky Crown Royal is built on, which is light and gentle enough to carry a sweet flavoring without fighting it, and the vanilla and light oak from the base blend read as part of the dessert rather than as competition. Bottled at 35 percent alcohol by volume, which is 70 proof, a deliberate step below the 80 proof standard bottling and aimed squarely at mixing. The snowflake detailing on the label and neck marks it as a cold weather release, and that is where it belongs: over ice, in coffee or hot chocolate, mixed with cream soda or cola, or shaken into a dessert cocktail. It also makes a very easy salted caramel old fashioned variant. A holiday and gifting bottle that sells hardest through the fourth quarter.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
35% |
| Proof |
70 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Canada |
| Producer |
The Crown Royal Distilling Company |
| Category |
Salted Caramel Flavored Whisky |
| Expression |
Crown Royal Salted Caramel |
| Base |
Crown Royal Canadian whisky |
| Flavoring |
Salted caramel |
| Packaging |
Crown shaped bottle with snowflake detailing |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm golden amber.
Nose: Buttery caramel and brown sugar, with vanilla and a soft saline lift behind.
Palate: Rich and rounded. Sweet caramel and toffee carry through, with a salted edge cutting the sweetness and light oak underneath.
Finish: Smooth and clean, with lingering caramel and a gentle salt note.
FAQ
Q: What proof is it?
A: 70 proof, which is 35 percent alcohol by volume, lower than the 80 proof standard Crown Royal.
Q: Is it very sweet?
A: It is a dessert style flavored whisky, but the salt provides contrast and keeps the finish from turning cloying.
Q: What is the base whisky?
A: Crown Royal Canadian whisky, which is light and smooth enough to carry the flavoring without fighting it.
Q: How should I serve it?
A: Over ice, in coffee or hot chocolate, mixed with cream soda or cola, or in a dessert cocktail.
Q: Is this a seasonal release?
A: The snowflake detailing on the label and neck band marks it as a cold weather bottling, and it sells hardest through the winter months.
Q: Where can I buy Crown Royal Salted Caramel online?
A: Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
