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There are many incredibly delicious Canadian whiskeys out there that are worthy of your attention. But, as with any drink, it’s best to start with just one.
Whiskey thinks Crown Royal is the best fit for the role. And to stir up interest in this whiskey, read below 10 informative facts about this alcohol.
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Everything you need to know about Crown Royal Whiskey
History of creation
Crown Royal Whiskey was created in 1939 by Sam Bronfman, owner of Seagram House, as a gift for visiting King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. To this day, every Crown Royal drop is crafted to match royal standards.
Exclusive packaging
Over 50 million Crown Royal velvet whiskey cases are produced each year. True to the original royal gift, the iconic purple velvet fabric has become a symbol of generosity and wealth.
Powerful blend
Crown Royal is an exquisite blend of 50 whiskeys distilled on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg in Gimli, Manitoba. By the way, about 1,5 million barrels of the company’s whiskey are stored there!
Factory and people
The distillery employs approximately 76 people to distill, mature, blend and manage Crown Royal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, often following in the footsteps of generations of family members who ran Crown Royal before them.
The best whiskey in the world in 2016
Jim Murray, author of The Whiskey Bible, ranked Crown Royal’s Northern Harvest Rye the best in 2016, notably there was no scotch in the top five this year.
Crown Royal is not a rye whisky, but it could be…
Rye is the main ingredient in the production of Canadian whiskey. But this does not mean at all that Canadian whiskey = rye.
Unlike American “rye” whiskey, which is required by law to contain at least 51 percent rye, Canadian whiskey can contain zero, some, or most when it is made.
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All Canadian whiskeys must be aged for at least three years in barrels. In fact, the age is almost always greater.
What are the barrels from?
Remember how strict the laws in the US are about aging bourbon? Bourbon whiskey can only be aged in charred new oak barrels.
As a Canadian, Crown Royal is not subject to such scrutiny. As such, whiskey can be aged in a variety of casks, from virgin charred new oak to recycled charred oak casks. Cognac or Cabernet Sauvignon barrels are also often used.
Whiskey believes that this is a unique advantage of Canadian whiskey, because in this production, the flavors of drinks can cover various facets, from spices and dried fruits to subtle smoke, vanilla or caramel.
Top quality distillate
Crown Royal uses distillation columns to efficiently produce corn, barley and rye distillates, which are then blended into a single blend.
Twelve distillation columns produce the fifty types of whiskey that make up our signature blend, the result of five different recipes aged for varying periods of time in new or reused charred oak barrels.
Crown Royal’s maturation casks experience extreme temperature fluctuations, wood expansion and contraction, which undoubtedly add character to the evolving drink.
Once matured, the whiskeys are thoroughly blended to the delight of our blenders to create Crown Royal’s signature, full-bodied, smooth, award-winning taste.
Caring for the environment
Exceptionally smooth water, naturally filtered by limestone from Lake Winnipeg, a unique and precious natural resource.
In 2016, Crown Royal reduced its water use by 35%, saving 50 million gallons. It also consolidated the commitment to achieve the goal of zero waste by 2020.
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Whiskey collection from Crown Royal
Signature Series: Blender’s Mash, Deluxe, Rye, Black
this collection is supposed to be the first acquaintance with the Crown Royal brand. An excellent choice for a gift.
Master Series: Wine Barrel Finished, Reserve, XO, XR
More expensive, more refined aroma and taste + increased exposure. It is advisable to drink in its pure form.
Flavor Series: Peach, Texas Mesquite, Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Apple
Base alcohol for cocktails with ice. Good choice for a bar.
Retired Whiskies: XR (Red), Honey, Cornerstone, Maple
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How to drink Crown Royal whiskey
All Crown Royal whiskeys can be drunk neat from a snifter glass, savoring a maximum of 50 ml, if desired, you can add an ice cube or two.
Most relatively inexpensive bottles are suitable for making alcoholic cocktails, the Flavor Series line is perfectly adapted for this business.
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Relevance: 02.09.2019
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