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Crown Royal
May 29, 2006 8:54 PM
Crown Royal is a ten year old whisky, but may have whiskies that are much older in it. In the early days up to 40 different whiskies were used to make Crown Royal, this allowed for the creation of a unique spirit where no single component was identifiable. The distillery in Gimli, Manitoba has over 1,000,000 barrels of whisky to pick from to create the Crown Royal blend. Originally the oldest whisky component was 35 years old, but after a few years it was reduced to a 30 year old. At the present time there is no information on the oldest whisky used in the Crown Royal blend, however, the Crown Royal Special Reserve is a premium product that may contain a number of older whiskies. Inventory management must be hell.
Crown Royal is the number one selling Canadian whisky and the number two selling Canadian whisky in the United States. Crown follows Canadian Mist, which obviously holds the number one spot, but as of late Crown Royal is taking over certain markets, partially from its NASCAR involvement. It is also the name of a Run DMC album, so move over P.Diddy and Busta, Crown Royal is moving in and Courvoisier is out. Crown Royal is recognized around the world and sells over three million cases per year and is the most profitable brand in the US spirit industry. Not bad for a blended whiskey. For comparison, Johnnie Walker Red Label sells 6.8 million cases per year.
Crown Royal Review: Neat
Colour: golden (deeper gold than Jameson but lighter than Maker's Mark)
Nose: smooth nose with rye, toffee and some fruit. Slightly alcoholic to start but as the minutes pass the nose becomes more intense with chocolate making a pleasant appearance.
Palate: tastes smooth with a little rye bite. Semi sweet, but not as sweet as other Canadian whiskies.
Finishes: fairly long with a smooth dry rye and oak spiciness.
Notes: Crown Royal has more bite than one would expect from the advertising. This is a good thing because it provides a lot of character to the whisky.
With Water
Adding just a few milliliters of water makes some subtle but enjoyable changes. The nose remains about the same, but most of the alcohol disappears leaving just the rye, chocolate and fruit. The water brings out a lot of sweetness and more of the rye characteristics. The finish is still spicy with the oak being very present. The finish is long with the sweet spice and oak. The big change is the perception of the sweetness on the palette and in the finish.
When comparing to Jameson Irish Whiskey, the Jameson has a lighter colour (straw) than Crown Royal and the nose is slightly alcoholic with malt (maybe grass) and subtle fruit. On the palette Jameson is malty with fruit and is very smooth. Once you add water the malt becomes even more evident, and whisky smooths out substantially, where as the Crown Royal maintains its spiciness and becomes sweeter, but still has that all important oak and spice. Given a choice, I’d go with the Crown Royal.
When compared to Jack Daniels whiskey, it's a no contest. Crown Royal has more flavour and is smoother. Maker's Mark whiskey is different story. But with a price 50% greater, Crown is a better option, unless you're rich. Then who cares.
Crown Royal Summary
Overall, Crown Royal is a pleasure to drink. It is smooth in that Canadian way, but not flavorless and definitely has a unique character. Obviously it is popular for a number of reasons, but for me it is a spirit that is enjoyable on the simplest level. It’s not overpowering flavour-wise like some scotch and bourbon, it’s smooth so almost anyone can enjoy it with water or club soda and drinking a good whisky, with good company, is better than drink the best scotch by yourself.
Price: $24.75 (750ml)
Availability: World Wide
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We have a bottle of crown royal of 50 years old, is it worth anything more?
i have a bottle of seagrams crown royal from 1964 unopen with bag is it worth anything?
thank you for the information on the age of crown royal,I work in a liquor store and customers are always asking me the age,and difference between the reserve and xr.
I have an unopened bottle but not the bag. It's from the Waterloo factory, which I understand burned down in the 1990s. There's a Canadian tax stamp oer the cap, with the year 1975 printed on it. I'm wondering if this is worth anything.
I have a bottle of 1955 crown royal with a military issue stamp still in bag. Is it worth anything?
I have a collectors box of 10 - 1/10 bottles of seagrams crown royal, 1963. The box has been opened but the bottles are all sealed with both the year seal and the lot number seal. Is it worth anything?
I have a 1955 seagram crown royal can any one tell how much it is worth ?
I have a bottle of Crown Royal with the following sticker on the cap E359676 1958 not open. Parents got it as a gift in that year. Is it worth anything
I have a bottle of Crown Royal with the following sticker on the cap E359676 1958 not open. Parents got it as a gift in that year. Is it worth anything
So did anyone find out if there is a worth to a 1961 and 1964 bottle still sealed along with the bags? I see the question posted but no responses
Also how and to who would buy it?
Thanks
I have an unopened bottle of seagrams crown royal in the original blue bag with tax stamps dating 1959. Could you tell me what the value may be on this?
I have 3 unopened still in original bag and box dated 1966, 1967, and 1969. Are they worth anything?
I have a 1969 sealed with import seals and in mint condition, whats it worth?
My dad has a bottle of unopened Crown Royal from 1975. He would like to know if it has any value. Any ideas?
i have one as well,i dont think its worth much more than whats on the shelf now unless you know someone incredibly into crown royal who might pay more "just beacause" i recently opened mine which has been sealed since 59(stamps unbroken and all,when i opened it i was actually thrown back by how bad it smelled(like a ether gas mixed with mothballs)very strange,i dont know what they had for blends back then, but if it tasted and smelled the same then as my bottle does now they were some tougph gutted sonsabitches to swig that stuff down.
straight w ice
I have a 1958 unopened bottle of Seagrams Crown Roayl in 4/5 quart bottle. a 1945 Carton Tower Whiskey unopened bottle and a 4/5 quest of Canadian Club Deluxe Blended Whiskey bottle, still all with the tags and stsmps on them. I need to see how much they are worth for Estate purposes. Could anyone find this out for me.
i have a bottle od 1955 crown royal whisky with bag and all very good condition can anyone tell what its worth?
I have a bottle of Crown Royal from Playboy Resort and Country Club, Lake Geneva Wis. Also with the box came a bottle of scotch both made in 1969.. how much would they be worth?
i have a bottle of crown royal in the bag seal never broken can u tell me whats it worth? dont have box just the bag and the bottle seal unbroken
Please provide the price for a unopened bottle of 80 proof Crown Roayal 25.4 ounces dated 1958
My friends father owned a bar and he has numerous unopened bottles of liquor that are 40-50 years old. Some bottles were limited edition collector bottles, i.e. bottles in the shapes of cars, turkeys, toy soldiers, etc. Where can I go to find out the value of each bottle?
i have a bottle of crown royal bottled in 1965 unopened in bag & box sealed id no still on is it worth any thing
I too have an old bottle of Crown Royal, in the original box and bag, with the tax stamp on it from 1965. Got it as a gift from an elderly friend who's had it since '65. I too can't seem to find any info on the internet about value...I asked my uncle about it, as he is a knowledgeable antiques/collectibles dealer, and he couldn't really give me a value as people are more into collecting/buying "vintage" wine of this age. I guess it's worth what somebody who really wants it is willing to pay.
My advice to everyone asking the worth of your old bottles of CR is just drink the stuff. My father recently passed away and we found an unopened bottle of '66 Crown Royal. '66 is the year I was born and he came across it when he and mom bought their house. He was saving it for the mortgage burning party. Unfortunately, the party never happened but he still kept the bottle. Instead of selling it off with the rest of the estate, my sister and I toasted dad's life with it. It is the best, smoothest whiskey I've ever tasted. And we felt it was a fitting tribute to our Pop. All of you - just drink up, especially if you've gotten your bottles in similar circumstances.
I have a 1973 sealed bottle of Crown Royal complete with bag and original box. It's always been in my possession, so obviously I am a non-drinker !!
Can anyone suggest a value and possible interest in purchasing?
Thanks,
Stan C. P
i have a bottle of seagrams crown royal with a label of the cap that says 1958 and its in the in the bag, never opened. looks like it has never been out of the bag, the labels look brand new. any idea of how much this could be worth?
We just opened up a bottle of 1967 Crown Royal last night and drank a little more than half.
It was freaking awesome!
YUM YUM YUM
I have a bottle of unopened 1964 Royal Crown with three bags of velvet tasseled covers. Is it worth anything?
How much is a unopened bottle of 1965 Crown worth?
I too have a 1965 unopened bottle of Crown an original bag.
Looking up i guess my question is still a question.
I would drink it but i stopped 15yrs ago.
I suppose when it becomes against the law to drink we will all be rich.
It remains on a shelve with the smallest bottle/bag of Crown Royal you ever saw :)
I have a unopened bottle of 1968 crown royal . Is it worth anything.
I have a bottle 1958 bottle crown royal in a bag what is it worth
thanks lori
I have a bottle of crown royal still in the bag and in a box.
It is dated 1955 so it is 53 years old. How much is it worth?
(Marylou :: December 29, 2007 5:25 AM
I have a unopened bottle of 1968 crown royal . Is it worth anything.)
I will buy this from you. I want to give it to my brother for his 40th B-Day he was born in 1968....
EMAIL ME
JRAPPE@CBI.COM
Did anyone ever post the value of a 1969 unopened bottle of Crown Royal with the velvet bag it came in?
Comment by: Luigi Scampone
I have a unopened bottle of 1968 crown royal . Is it worth anything.)
I will buy this from you. I want to give it to my brother for his 40th B-Day he was born in 1968....
EMAIL ME
JRAPPE@CBI.COM
I have a bottle of crown royal never been opened seal still on it and the bottle is a soccer ball it bought in England about 12 years ago. Is it worth anything???
I have two bottles of crown royal dated 1955. One is opened and one is not. Can you tell me what their respective values are?
i have a bottle from 1857 on the cap its sealed with 1963 its in the bag and never been opened.It also has canada on the top if any one knows the value of this please contact me.
Please tell me the value of a bottle of 1958 Crown Royal unopened in a box. Thank you.
I have a half gallon bottle of Crown Royal dated 1959 unopened sealed, and in the bag. How do I find out what its worth?
i have a unopened 1962 in bag and box should i sell it for 100 dollars
I have a bottle of Crown Royal from 1961 with velvet bag & box. Box is open but bottle is not. I don't care to know the worth because I'm saving it for a very special occasion. I was born in '77 and never drank anything older than me. lol.
I have an unopened bottle of Crown 1969 sealed with import seals and in mint condition still in bag, how much is it worth?
I'll pay $100 for 1965 or earlier.