Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey Black
Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey Black
Elevate your whisky experience with Crown Royal Black Blended Canadian Whisky, a luxurious expression that embraces depth and richness. Crafted with the signature smoothness of traditional Crown Royal, this black label variant introduces a bolder character, matured in charred oak barrels and blended at a higher proof. Crown Royal Black promises a refined flavor profile that adds sophistication to any occasion, offering a velvety texture, dried fruit notes, and an enduring finish that resonates with deeper bourbon undertones.
How to enjoy: Perfect for a Black Whisky Manhattan
- Size: 750 mL
- Strength: 90 Proof
- Country: Canada
- Award: Crown Royal Black Blended Canadian Whisky was awarded a Gold Medal in 2021 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Meticulously blended with 50 distinct and rich whiskies
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Bold without being difficult, this is a thoughtful bottle for the whisky drinker who already knows classic Crown Royal and is ready for something deeper. It is blended from 50 distinct whiskies, matured in charred oak and bottled at 90 proof. It opens with a darker oak backdrop and sweet maple, then settles into a creamy, velvety palate where dried fruit and fig take the lead before a smooth finish with deeper bourbon-like notes. That mix of richness and approachability makes it an easy choice for Father's Day, a milestone birthday, or a thank-you to a mentor who enjoys a slow pour after dinner. The 2021 Gold Medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition gives the gift a story to tell. Its versatility means the recipient can enjoy it however they like: over ice to let the layers unfold, stirred into a Manhattan, lengthened with ginger ale, or sipped neat alongside a square of good dark chocolate.
Pairs well with
- High-quality dark chocolate — The whisky's velvety texture and fig-led dried fruit notes play against the richness of dark chocolate for an indulgent after-dinner pairing.
- Father's Day gift — Its bold oak, maple and caramel profile suits a dad who appreciates a fuller-flavored pour he can sip neat, on ice or in a Manhattan.
- Maple-glazed smoked ribs — The whisky's sweet maple and baking spice notes echo a sticky glaze, while its deeper oak stands up to smoky, savory meat.
Questions about this bottle
How is Crown Royal Black different from traditional Crown Royal?
It keeps the signature smoothness of traditional Crown Royal but has a bolder character. It is matured in charred oak barrels and blended at a higher proof of 90, which brings a deeper oak profile, richer dried fruit notes and a longer finish with deeper bourbon undertones.
What does Crown Royal Black taste like?
The nose shows deeper oak and sweet maple. The palate is creamy and velvety, with prominent dried fruit, especially fig. The finish is smooth, with deeper bourbon-like notes. The flavor tags also include vanilla, caramel and baking spice.
What is the best way to drink it?
It is versatile. Sip it on the rocks and let gradual dilution open up its layers, or stir it into a Manhattan with vermouth and bitters. You can also mix it with ginger ale for a lively highball, or enjoy it neat with high-quality dark chocolate.
How strong is it, and does it carry an age statement?
Crown Royal Black is bottled at 90 proof, which is 45% ABV, in a 750 mL bottle. It carries no age statement. It is a blended Canadian whisky made from 50 distinct whiskies and matured in charred oak.
