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"This exquisite whisky is a special release for the Crown Royal portfolio, given the expression's full barley mash bill," says Stephen Wilson, Director of Whisky Engagement for Crown Royal. Aged for at least five years, the latest expression is a unique blend of whiskies distilled from unmalted and malted barley grains. With spicy notes of toasted oak and sweet caramel, Crown Royal Noble Collection: Barley Edition starts with an aroma of creamy vanilla and fruity green apple and ends in a warm and rounded finish. "We're excited for consumers to round out their collection with this incredibly robust liquid and raise a glass to final iteration of the long-standing series." "The final release of our Noble Collection puts a bow on our roster of whiskies that have pushed boundaries – from unique blending techniques and maturation processes to distillation methods – while honoring our roots and tradition," says Hadley Schafer, Director, Crown Royal. This is a fruity rye for sure, more dried fruits, not too sweet and thicker than normal Crown Royal.Crown Royal Noble Collection: Barley Edition 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. 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.
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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. 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. I remember storing my marbles in a velvety purple bag when I was a kid.
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