The ‘XO’ stands for extra old which is just a tribute to cognac. Like the Crown Rye, Crown XR has a little peppery spice to it.Ĭrown Royal XR is very expensive and because of that it should be enjoyed neat or on the rocks.Ĭrown Royal XO is the signature Crown that is aged in cognac barrels. It is whisky from those barrels that is used to make Crown Royal XR. The LaSalle Distillery is a famed Canadian distillery and it burned down in 1992 leaving just a few barrels. Crown Royal XR (Blue/LaSalle)Ĭrown Royal XR is named for being extra rare.
#DRINKS TO MAKE WITH CROWN ROYAL VANILLA SERIES#
That’s why we believe a Crown and Coke is the best option for the Blender’s Mash as well.Ĭrown Royal Master Series 5. It can be used in almost any cocktail, but it’s not the best for any specific option. This is similar to the Crown Royal Deluxe. It has the classic hints of vanilla found in crown with a little extra fruit on the palate. The Blender’s mash is simply a blend of the whiskies from one mash bill. The Deluxe is made from a blend of 50 whiskies and 5 mash bills. This selection was initially branded Bourbon Mash, but shortly after had to change the name to Blender’s Mash because bourbon can only be produced in America. Make this drink with Crown Royal Black, lemon juice, and some simple syrup. You can certainly drink Black on the rocks as well, but we recommend the ‘Black Whisky Sour’. As we discussed, Crown is already made from a bourbon mash bill and add to the fact that this whisky is matured in charred oak barrels, this makes Crown Royal Black very similar to a bourbon. Just add a little syrup, bitters, and a twist of orange.Ĭrown Royal Black is blended at a higher proof (90 proof) and is matured in charred oak barrels. Another option is to make an Old Fashion, or an Old Royal, as their website refers to it. Adding ice or even a splash of water will tame the spice a bit and create a smooth finish. Here at Barrel & Brew, we generally prefer our rye whiskey on the rocks. It is a spicier option than Deluxe and has hints of pepper. In 2016, it won World Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray’s Annual Whisky Bible. This selection from their signature series drastically differentiates from their basic Deluxe version in that it contains 90% rye in its mash. It is not the best of the variations to have on the rocks, nor is it the best for other, more creative cocktails, and at the end of the day, there is no going wrong with a Crown and Coke.Ĭrown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is the Crown’s rye whisky option. While there are certainly many other drink options to go for, there are also many other options of Crown. We recommend the basic Crown and Coke for the deluxe option. It is made from a ‘bourbon mash bill’ – 64% corn 31.5% rye and 4.5% malted barley. It has hints of oak and vanilla and is regarded as a smooth whisky. Crown Royal DeluxeĬrown Royal Deluxe is the original Crown Royal that was created in 1939 for the King and Queen of England.
There are 4 whiskies in each section and 5 in the retired. The 4 series are as follows: Signature Series, Master Series, Flavor Series, and Retired Whiskies. Crown Royal VarietiesĬrown Royal has 17 different selections spread out over 4 different series’, 12 of which are still in production.
When I speak about Crown specifically, I use whisky. I reside in America, so I will refer to it as whiskey. In America and Ireland it is spelled whiskey. Is it whiskey or whisky? In Scotland, Canada, and Japan it is spelled whisky without the ‘e’. Usually, this involves blending a high quality whiskey with less expensive liquor.īefore we get into the real purpose of this article, I want to cover one last thing as you’ll see both throughout this article. A blended whiskey simply means that two or more whiskeys were mixed together to create a blend. As per their website, Crown was initially created as a gift to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England in 1939 for their visit to Canada, which makes sense upon first glance of the bottle.Ĭrown Royal, then, is a Canadian whisky and specifically, a blended Canadian whisky. Crown Royal – The Basicsīefore we get into all the different selections that Crown Royal has to offer, we think it’s important to discuss the basics of what exactly Crown Royal is. We are going to cover the best drinks for each and individual price points as well. “In this guide, Crown Royal Varieties: What Are the Differences?”, we are going to answer these questions to help you figure out which is the best variety of Crown Royal for you. Have you ever seen 5 different versions of the same brand and wondered which to buy? Which is better? What are the differences? While variety and options are a good thing, it can also be overwhelming. Almost every liquor brand nowadays has many variations of their original liquor and Crown Royal is no different.
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