Crown Royal Black

A definite improvement on the standard Crown. Still has the fruity, almost grape-like quality, but the caramel vanilla on the nose and the rye spice on the finish make this a more interesting whiskey.

Solid whisky, pretty good if you like cognac

Not bad. The higher proof definitely means I need a splash of water to cool it down. Definitely sweet with vanilla notes, though the charring of the barrels obscures the usual oakiness I would otherwise expect. Decent enough for the price.

I'm a crown royal fan and this one does not disappoint!

Deep amber color. Not a lot on the nose, mostly caramel and cola, maybe a little cinnamon and dark cherry. Very light mouthfeel, somewhat effervescent. The palate has more caramel, molasses, flat cola, grape candy, rye bread, with a little vanilla, coffee, cinnamon and allspice. The finish is short-to-medium in length with a nice spice heat that lingers on the front of the tongue, driven by some caramel, artificial grape flavor and baking spices. This bottle was a gift and not something I would reach for typically, but it is pleasant and very easy to drink.

The nose is sweet with dark fruits, banana bread, and caramel. The palate is rye spice, corn sweet. Some nice oak, there's more bourbon sweet than spice, dark fruits, caramel candy, and red licorice. The finish is spicy, sweet, warm, and moderately long. Overall quite smooth. Water ups the finish heat.