Whisky Review: Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Canadian Whisky
Posted by Arctic Wolf on February 17, 2010
I have completed my third review of the Crown Royal Family of Canadian Whiskies. With the Crown Royal Cask No. 16 we have one of the truly great Canadian Whiskies. A blend of over 50 individual whiskies, (all of them well aged), and the ‘piece de resistance’ , the final blend is refinished in french oak cognac casks. While I was reviewing the cask No. 16 I found it to be a huge leap forward in the Crown Royal Family. Here is an excerpt from my review:
“…The first sensation in my mouth was of an incredible softness that this whisky presents. It is almost chewy soft. A mellow corn whisky is up front on the palate, but rich soft butterscotch and caramel and sweet brown sugar sit under the corn flavour supporting and enhancing the experience. A nice spicy bite which has the hallmarks of pears and grapes grabs at the taste buds. Carrying all of this flavour forward is a wonderful mild oak presence that never dominates. The oak acts as it should, as a garnish which heightens the other flavours with its presence….”
You may read the full review and find my new cocktail recipe called Sweet No. 16 here:
Review: Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Canadian Whisky
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