The seventh expression in the limited release ‘Noble Collection’, the ‘Barley Edition’ represents Crown Royal’s final entry in their series of annual special releases begun in 2016. In fact, when you consider that Crown Royal, long the standard-bearer (and best selling) of mid-tier Canadian whisky, has also gotten into the game by releasing the ‘Barley Edition’ of its award-winning ‘Noble Collection’ series, it’s safe to say the whiskey industry at large sees great potential for continued growth in the category. Not long after the classic ‘Old Fashioned’ cocktail took over the vodka & tonic as the most ordered call at your local bar, large swaths of the population seemingly decided concurrently that rye whiskey was the superior whiskey of choice.īarrel-proof whiskey soon got its spin in the limelight, then Japanese whisky got so big so astronomically fast it actually led to a worldwide shortage, causing prices to positively skyrocket.Īs we have intimated in this space before if the last few years of sales figures are any indicator, it would appear we are in the nascent stages of American barley whiskey taking its turn behind the wheel driving the next big sub-genre boom. One of the collateral phenomenons of the great whiskey resurgence of the 21st century has been the periodic (seemingly organic….?) eruption of micro-crazes surrounding sub-genres in the overall world of whisk(e)y. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link in this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. Please enjoy this review of this lovely sipping whisky.Editor’s Note: This whisky was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Lovely notes of butterscotch and vanilla have merged with almond notes bringing about an impression of marzipan and underneath all of this are impressions of raisins and apricot.I should mention the baking spices which appear alongside the oak. I sense impressions of maple topped graham wafers and hints of chocolate riding alongside. “… a firm oak and rye aroma with both the spicy accents oak sap and rye grain on full display. Here is a link to the full review: Review: Crown Royal Noble Collection – Rye Aged 16 Years This is a blend of Crown Royal Rye Whiskies all of which have been aged for no less than16 years. The Crown Royal Rye Aged 16 Years is part of the Noble Collection and showcases Crown Royal’s rye whisky. The Collection showcases Crown Royal whiskies with new flavour profiles by blending different components of the various whiskies that go into the Crown Royal blend and/or using different finishing techniques in maturing the company’s flagship whisky. The Crown Royal Noble Collection is a series of whiskies that have been released on an annual basis since 2016. The distillery and the brand are owned by the spirits conglomerate, Diageo, and I think it is fair to say that Crown Royal is Diageo’s flagship Canadian Whisky brand. Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is currently produced in Gimli, Manitoba, at the Crown Royal Distillery.
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