Crown Royal Reserve Aged 12 Year Old Whiskey
Introducing Crown Royal Reserve Aged 12 Year Old, a premium blend meticulously crafted from five exceptional whiskies selected by our master blender and patiently aged to perfection. This limited-edition whisky showcases the finest attributes of Crown Royal, offering a luxurious tasting experience that honors both tradition and craftsmanship. With notes of orchard fruit, white chocolate, and toasted oak, enhanced by subtle hints of vanilla, Crown Royal Reserve 12 Year Old is a testament to the art of whisky making and a perfect companion for those celebrating their journey and legacy.
How to enjoy: Best enjoyed neat
- Size: 750 mL
- Strength: 80 Proof
- Country: Canada
- Award: Crown Royal Reserve Blended Canadian Whisky, Aged 12 Years was awarded a Gold Medal in 2025 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Twelve years is a milestone worth marking, and this bottle carries that number on the label, which makes it a natural gift for a promotion, a retirement, a milestone birthday or an anniversary. It is a blend of five whiskies selected by Crown Royal's master blender, and it pours with a polished, approachable character. Crisp apple and ripe pear lead on the nose, with white chocolate and toasted oak behind them, then a creamy palate of vanilla and caramel lifted by gentle spice. The finish is long and velvety, with lingering warmth, vanilla and oak. It earned a Gold Medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, which gives the gift a story to tell. We like it for the recipient who enjoys a smooth sipper and appreciates something special. They can pour it neat in a tulip glass, over a single large cube, or alongside a light dessert, and it also makes a refined Whisky Sour for the friend who prefers a cocktail.
Pairs well with
- Vanilla panna cotta — The dessert's gentle sweetness mirrors the whisky's vanilla and creamy texture without overpowering its orchard fruit.
- White chocolate mousse — It echoes the white chocolate notes on the nose and the whisky's velvety mouthfeel.
- Promotion or retirement celebration — A 12-year age statement and long, warm finish of vanilla and oak suit a toast to years of hard work.
Questions about this bottle
What does Crown Royal Reserve 12 Year Old taste like?
The nose shows crisp apple, ripe pear, white chocolate and toasted oak. The palate is creamy, with vanilla and caramel, gentle spice and a subtle smokiness from the oak. The finish is long and velvety, with lingering vanilla and oak.
How old and how strong is this whisky, and what size is the bottle?
It is a Canadian whisky aged 12 years, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), in a 750 mL bottle.
What is it made from?
It is a blend of five whiskies selected by Crown Royal's master blender and aged 12 years. The producer describes it as a limited-edition expression.
How should the recipient drink it?
The producer says it is best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped glass. It also works over a single large ice cube for a slightly chilled sip, in a classic Whisky Sour, or alongside light desserts like vanilla panna cotta or white chocolate mousse.