Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey XO
Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey XO
Crown Royal XO is a premium blended Canadian whisky finished in Cognac casks — the expression that sits near the top of the Crown Royal range and represents the house's most ambitious finishing experiment. Blended in Gimli, Manitoba, from a selection of 50 whiskies drawn from Crown Royal's renowned reserve, XO layers the brand's signature smooth Canadian whisky base with the richer, fruitier character that French Cognac wood imparts during finishing.
The Cognac-cask influence reads clearly in the glass. On the nose, expect vanilla, dried apricot, light oak, and a soft floral lift from the French oak. The palate delivers honey, baked apple, candied orange peel, and a layer of soft Cognac-derived fruit that carries into a long, warm, mellow finish. It is silkier and more dessert-like than standard Deluxe, with noticeably more complexity — a true sipping whisky rather than a mixing pour. Served neat or over a single cube, it sits comfortably alongside a premium Cognac or long-aged Scotch.
Crown Royal has blended Canadian whisky since 1939, and XO reflects decades of blending expertise directed at a single, deliberately luxury-leaning finish. A natural next step up if you already pour Crown Royal Deluxe or Reserve. Pair with our full Crown Royal range, Cognac VSOP, and Glencairn glassware. Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.
How to enjoy: Best enjoyed neat
- Size: 750 mL
- Strength: 80 Proof
- Country: Canada
- Award: Crown Royal XO 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
A Cognac-cask finish gives this blended Canadian whisky a softer, more dessert-like character than the familiar Crown Royal Deluxe, which makes it a thoughtful step up for anyone who already keeps a bottle of Crown on the shelf. Blended in Gimli, Manitoba, from 50 distinct whiskies, it opens with vanilla, dried apricot and light oak, then settles into honey, baked apple and candied orange peel before a long, warm, mellow finish. That richness suits a milestone: a promotion, a retirement, a Father's Day toast, or a thank-you for the host who appreciates a slow pour after dinner. It also carries a Gold Medal from the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a detail recipients tend to enjoy discovering. At 80 proof it stays approachable, so the recipient can sip it neat in a whisky glass, over a single cube, or stir it into an Old Fashioned or a Sidecar-style cocktail that leans on its Cognac-wood fruit.
Pairs well with
- Celebrating a promotion — Its honeyed, dried-fruit richness and Gold Medal pedigree make it feel like a fitting reward for a hard-earned milestone.
- Warm apple tart — The whisky's baked apple, honey and vanilla notes echo the caramelized fruit and buttery crust.
- After-dinner cigar — Its smoothness and layers of dried fruit and gentle spice offer a balanced counterpoint to a rich cigar.
Questions about this bottle
How is Crown Royal XO different from Crown Royal Deluxe?
XO is finished in Cognac casks, which adds richer, fruitier character to Crown Royal's smooth Canadian whisky base. It is silkier and more dessert-like than standard Deluxe, with noticeably more complexity, and is meant as a sipping whisky rather than a mixing pour.
What does Crown Royal XO taste like?
Expect vanilla, dried apricot, light oak and a soft floral lift on the nose. The palate brings honey, baked apple, candied orange peel and gentle spice with soft Cognac-derived fruit, leading into a long, warm, mellow finish.
What is the best way to drink it?
It is best enjoyed neat or over a single cube in a whisky glass. For cocktails, it works in an Old Fashioned garnished with orange peel and a cherry, or in a Sidecar-style drink with orange liqueur and lemon juice.
What size and strength is the bottle?
This is a 750 mL bottle at 80 proof (40% ABV). It is a blended Canadian whisky made in Gimli, Manitoba, from 50 distinct whiskies, and it carries no age statement.
