Crown Royal Black

Nope. Don’t like it.

2014

Ok so I am NOT a fan of Canadian whiskey. Find them very weak and lacking in flavor.....to quote "brown vodka". I figure maybe I just haven't tried the right one. This CRB seems to have decent reviews and a buddy of mine picked up a bottle so I scored a 100ml from him for review. Poured neat, color looks good enough. Nose is....uh oh where's the nose.......damn canucks. I get some faint spice, a touch of candied corn/maple maybe some distant wood. Kinda smells like ginger ale soaked into a cardboard box. Palate however redeems somewhat. Good flavor delivery of sweet ginger , maple syrup and light toasty oak. Its easy and smooth without the notes of vodka grain swill like many ive had. Finish is flat cola and bitter wood with trailing spice. Overall its a friendly mild dram that is more suited for whiskey novices and mixing. Would I pick up a bottle for myself?......Hell no, but I can see the appeal of Crown with the image and fancy purple bag and such. I will say its the best from Canada Ive had..........62/100.........unfortunately that's not sayin much. I do not think it tastes like JD, would take #7 seven days a week and twice on Sunday over crown