Tastes

Solid 4.5 on this dram. I didn't find bad the peat to be overwhelming. N: Islay, seaweed, salt, some driftwood. P: perhaps some honeyed wood, burnt straw(?). F: long with the flavor of salted honey. Very enjoyable.

I've never tasted a whisky that I can get so many of the flavors mentioned in the distillery's tasting notes. The only one mentioned that I really couldn't taste was smoked fish. Plenty of seaweed, chocolate, and black pepper on the nose. Tons of bacon, chocolate, and coffee along with a taste of black olives. The toffee and oily finish lingers for a long time. This is so good that I ordered another bottle.

A very smooth dram. Can't wait now to try the 19 year old Age of Discovery bourbon version.

I question the score of 85. This is a solid 91 for me. A smooth drinking, grapey dram. Very well done.

A very solid 3.5 star special edition. Goes down hot but still tastes good. Not as refined as its older brother, the 16 yo, but good whisky. (Purchased at 45 USD)

Definitely the best Crown Royal I've had. Is it a Whisky of the Year? I don't think so. Personally, I believe Bulleit makes a better rye. Jim Murray has them separated by two points, but I give the edge to Bulleit. Worth the price and worth having in the cabinet.