Whiskey: Crown Royal XO Canadian
Crown Royal's XO was launched at the start of 2014. A blend of around 50 whiskies which are married and then aged in ex-Cognac casks, this is arguably the most complex whisky in their range.
Size: 750ML
Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
Origin: Canada
Distillery: Crown Royal Distillery
Crown Royal XO furthers the signature blend from 50 of our finest whiskies, and then finishes them in cognac casks. Whisky finished in former Cognac bottles is becoming a little more common. It usually brings a more tropical profile to the whiskey -- think coconut and banana. Crown Royal is one of the first Canadian whiskies to give it a try, having previously used a Cognac finish on their popular Crown Royal Cask No. 16.
Crown Royal XO Canadian Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: The nose is sweet, with the low-key caramel, oak, and nutmeg that will be familiar to Crown Royal drinker, as well as a dash of orange bitters.
Palate: In the mouth, it starts out similarly familiar, with toffee, rich chocolate, charred oak, and candied nuts. This gives way eventually to more oak, dried apricot, cream, butterscotch, rye spice, and cloves.
Finish: An elegant taste with a subtle vanilla, spicy smooth finish.
Distillery Information
Nestled on the edge of Lake Winnipeg, Crown Royal’s distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, is home to 1.5 million barrels of delicious whisky that sit patiently waiting to be shared with the world. One of Manitoba’s natural beauties, the town of Gimli hugs the western shoreline of one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes, with sandy beaches, an active harbor and the largest Icelandic population outside of Iceland.
