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Crown Royal
Wine Barrel Finished the second limited
in the Noble Collection Series
As the popularity of Canadian
whisky continues its rise, Crown Royal, the
Canadian whisky category leader has
announced the release of Crown Royal Wine Barrel
Finished which is the second release from the
Noble Collection, a series of annual,
limited edition whiskies.
Following the success of last year's
Cornerstone Blend release which was
named Whisky
Advocate's Canadian Whisky of the Year
the new Crown Royal Wine Barrel Finished
is sure to pique the curiosity of whisky
drinkers.
Crown Royal Wine Barrel
Finished has been finished medium toast Cabernet
Sauvignon barrels from the celebrated
Paso Robles region of California for a
full six months. The result, Crown Royal
say, is an
elegant new whisky that's still
unmistakably Crown Royal – rich, full-bodied
and smooth.
"With Crown Royal Wine Barrel Finished,
our distillers and blenders are honored
to carry the storied legacy passed down
by those who came before, while adding
their own unique facet," said Jim Ruane,
Director of Crown Royal. "We
experimented with a number of different
wines and oak provenances – but
ultimately American oak Cabernet
Sauvignon best complemented Crown
Royal's signature red fruit notes and
velvety mouthfeel for a taste that both
whisky and wine connoisseurs will love."
Golden ruby in colour, Crown Royal say the whisky tastes
of caramel and butterscotch, with red
grapes notes and layers of spice and
vanilla imparted by the secondary
maturation step. The finish is long,
with notes of anise and clove.
Crown Royal Wine Barrel Finished is
presented in a velvety purple bag with
gold accents and an iridescent purple
canister. The bottle pays homage to its
royal roots with a smooth, elegant
shape, cut crystal base and sturdy
wooden top.
Crown Royal Wine Barrel Finished was bottled at 40.5% ABV, a limited
release in Canada it has a suggested
retail price of Can $59.99 for a 75cl bottle.
You will also find the current Crown
Royal core whisky range available from
online whisky
specialist shops such as
Master of
Malt
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