Crown Royal 18 Year Extra Rare

I’ve tried just about everything Crown Royal has made in the last 40 years, and I was eagerly awaiting this one. I did the sniff, the chew, the swish - all those things I’ve learned over the years about savoring that first try. I thought it was very smooth, but more-or-less tasteless. After the first sip, I tried a few drops of water. No help. Then I tried ice, and completely ruined it. I suspect it’s meant to be sipped neat, and it’s probably good for that. That’s generally not how I like my whisky, so I’ll pass.