This is a fruity rye for sure, more dried fruits, not too sweet and thicker than normal Crown Royal.Crown Royal recently introduced the final installment of its Noble Collection, the Barley Edition.Ī statement from the Canadian whisky brand noted that this collection is a series of annual limited releases that explores the future of whisky and celebrates the innovative spirit of the brand’s blenders and distillers. The subtle heat lingers just long enough, before creating a warm, peppery cocoon in my belly. I got anise and that same sweet vanilla from the aroma. Palate: This has a very smooth, bold rye taste. Nose: Stone fruit, mainly plum, and Madagascar vanilla bean. $70/750ml.Īppearance: Grade A pure maple syrup with thick legs and high viscosity. Aged 16 years in charred American white oak barrels.
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Crown Royal Noble Collection Rye Aged 16 Years (image via Jerry Sampson/The Whiskey Wash) Tasting Notes: Crown Royal Noble Collection Rye Aged 16 Years The weighty bottle has a crystal-cut base and a resealable cork top, and the signature gold Crown Royal print gives a decadent vibe. What I love most about this release is the gorgeous bottle and label it boasts. The rye is mellow and clear, falling into the more traditional rye flavors that avoid heavy sugary notes. However, Crown Royal Rye Whisky Aged 16 Years hit different than the traditional whisky. In general, I seldom prefer Crown Royal over other brands due to the sweetness factor. The process allows the blenders to experiment with unique flavors and methods. The Noble Collection is an annual release that’s designed to highlight the “various techniques and styles” of their master blenders. Through bottling components of Crown Royal’s distinct blends and playing with finishing techniques, the Noble Collection has become an award-winning success. As a result, there is maturity to this iteration of Crown Royal that I can’t say is inherent to the brand.Īs the world’s biggest-selling Canadian whisky brand, the distillery, located in Gimli, Manitoba, has been emboldened over the years to explore special releases and flavored whiskies.Ĭrown Royal’s Noble Collection is a welcome series that pushes the boundaries of flavor exploration. This rare stock of Canadian rye is crafted from 90% rye mash whisky and aged in charred American white oak barrels for no less than 16 years. Towards the end of 2020 Crown Royal released the fifth whisky in their Noble Collection with their Rye Whisky Aged 16 Years.
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It may not hold gold, but that purple bag is known to whisky drinkers to carry a sweet, Canadian whisky that really kicks a party into high gear. We didn’t know what it represented, but always enjoyed pretending that the bag held gold stolen by Robin Hood. Most of my friends had the same bag to put their toys in.
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I remember storing my marbles in a velvety purple bag when I was a kid. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom of this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. Editor’s Note: This whisky was provided to us as a review sample by Crown Royal/Diageo.