You’re studying that headline proper: Canadian whisky retains getting older, and Crown Royal has simply dropped its oldest expression ever. The second expression within the Royal Collection (we missed final yr’s 29 yr previous) sees Crown at a full 30 years previous, distilled solely in Coffey stills and bottled in an impressively fancy, bag-draped decanter.
Canadian whisky veterans will discover loads of familiarity right here — simply older and older. The nostril is peppery with tons of barrel-infused char, finally settling right into a considerably oxidized, furnishings polish notice for a time. That blows off finally, displaying notes of maple and cherry pits in a little bit of a candy swirl.
On the palate, sweetness leads the best way — actually, the maple notes are heavy and a bit syrupy. When you’ve ever skilled previous grain whisky from Scotland, you’ll discover lots of the identical tasting notes right here, together with brown butter and orange peel. A gooey fig high quality emerges late within the recreation, although the entire affair hits as just a little saccharine and a contact medicinal — once more, hallmarks of previous grain spirit.
I’ve had youthful Crown Royal expressions that have been dazzling, and whereas I’m not prepared to write down this one off as “on the decline,” it definitely showcases Crown Royal at what might be getting awfully near that terminus.
92 proof.
B+ / $499 / crownroyal.com [BUY IT NOW FROM RESERVEBAR]
Crown Royal 30 Years Previous
$499
