It absolutely sounds good, certainly, but based on reviews and the other offerings on this list, our testers felt that it might just be a lesser version of Drambuie — too sweet to drink on its own but probably rather delightful when that sugariness is tamped down in a bourbon cocktail. The distiller mentions that the Regal Apple blend doesn't just taste like apples and whisky; the underlying hints of spice and caramel make this option a great mixer for several cocktails that won't be overpowered by just one flavor.

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Introduced in 2012 (as per Distiller), Crown Royal's Maple version has now been discontinued, and it doesn't seem like many have missed it. The whisky he presented was so well-loved by the regal visitors that it become known as Crown Royal. It is a blend of 50 different full-bodied Canadian whiskies that is then aged until deemed acceptable. Through the program, the whisky brand sends care packages of items including food, toiletries, and small clothing items — all housed in their iconic purple bag to active American military heroes overseas. Possibly the world's most fundamental flavor, vanilla isn't always held up as a beacon of exemplary culinary excitement.The North American Whiskey Guide from Behind the Bar: Real Bartenders' Reviews of More Than 250 Whiskeys--Includes 30 Standout Cocktail Recipes. Other reviewers also share this thought; Booze Dancing found it a little sweet but mentions that it might be terrific when used in a Boulevardier, leveraging Campari and vermouth to soften the sweetness into something incredibly drinkable. Diageo / Please Drink Responsibly / Don’t forward this to anybody who is under the legal drinking age. Just as water breaks are a must for professional football players, we introduced the first off-field water breaks, reinforcing the importance of drinking in moderation and hydrating between alcoholic drinks. And like the Salted Caramel version, the Vanilla Crown Royal is perfect for loads of winter cocktails, especially something eggnoggy that you might want to serve during the holidays.

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Crown Royal Monarch 75th Anniversary Blend was created in 2014 to commemorate the 1939 royal visit that inspired the brand and was prepared as a gift for the royal family.First created as a gift to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their first visit to Canada in 1939, Crown Royal now stands as the world’s favourite brand of Canadian Whisky.

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According to Whiskey Reviewer, Crown Royal has an enormous fanbase in Texas, so we assume it just seemed natural for the distiller to try something thoroughly soaked in that boldly stereotypical southern flavor — smoky mesquite. True to the name — which in Norse means “Home of the Gods” — Gimli is home to epic statues like this one. But Crown Royal was available only in Canada until the 1960s, when it was first introduced to international markets.

And if you're a Crown Royal collector, there are still a handful of discontinued specimens to be found in the wild. To this day, every drop of Crown Royal is crafted to meet the same uncompromising standards, making it, to many discerning palates, the finest whisky of all.

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And if you're one of the aforementioned whisky aficionados, they do go on to note that this is "a flavored whisky, not one made with mesquite-smoked grains.And then there's its reputation as a standard ingredient in mixed drinks, like the ubiquitous Crown and Ginger — the cocktail served at every decent Canadian party, indoors and out. Created in Gimli, Manitoba, in 1939 for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's visit, according to the distiller itself, Crown Royal was founded on and continues to symbolize "the hardworking and genuine nature of the Canadian people.