Crown Royal from Waterloo 1990's?

Experience a touch of Canadian history with this 2005 bottling of Crown Royal Fine De Luxe. This exceptionally smooth blended Canadian whisky offers a delicate balance of sweet vanilla, caramel, and fruit, culminating in an effortlessly enjoyable drinking experience.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A gentle and inviting nose, characteristic of Canadian whisky, opens with prominent notes of vanilla bean and sweet caramel. Underlying nuances of dried apricot and pear emerge, alongside subtle hints of toasted oak and a whisper of rye spice, even in this blended profile. The overall impression is one of approachable sweetness and delicate complexity.

Palate: The palate is remarkably smooth and approachable, a hallmark of Crown Royal. The initial sweetness from the nose translates to a creamy texture with flavors of butterscotch and maple syrup. Fruit notes, reminiscent of orchard fruits like apple and pear, are present, balanced by a faint hint of baking spice – perhaps a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg. The 80 proof keeps it exceptionally easy-drinking, without any harsh alcoholic bite. There's a subtle grain character, contributing to its light body.

Finish: The finish is medium in length and pleasantly warming, rather than hot. It's clean and soft, with lingering notes of sweet vanilla and a gentle oak presence. A final touch of dried fruit and a very subtle, almost imperceptible, spice round out the experience, leaving a sweet and lightly woody afterglow. The absence of a strong burn makes it very approachable for a wide range of palates.

About the Distillery

Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Limited, was a Canadian distiller founded in 1857. It became one of the largest and most successful distilleries in the world, renowned for its blended Canadian whiskies, most famously Crown Royal, which was originally created in 1939 to commemorate the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada.