Crown Royal Blenders' Mash

This is ok for something different every now and then but I wouldn’t say it is a bottle I reach for first very often. I get heavy notes of charred oak on the nose and tongue with a hint of rye. It gets slightly sweet towards the end followed by a short light finish. Updated June 2019.... haven’t had this in a while and since have started appreciating bourbons more than I used to. That being said, I think it is much better this go around than before, and all I get is bourbon, no blended Canadian. I no longer think this was a waste of my money and it actually is pretty good for a bourbon. Those harsh flavors I seemed to find last time are no longer there. Don’t know if it mellowed out sitting in the cabinet but whatever happened, I’m glad it did.

Easy front end, light kick on the back. Good basic whiskey

I didn’t think it was all that good

I bought this bottle at first as a collectible. This was originally labeled "Bourbon Mash", but after some complaints about using the word bourbon in an imported whiskey, the TTB changed course and made them correct the name. As shipping, promotion and sales had begun, the TTB allowed Diageo to sell what they have, but the label needed to change. Hence the name "Blenders Mash", and my purchase. Big box retailer had for $19.99, so I figured I'll buy this, keep it behind the bar and tell guests the story. (like anyone but Whiskey geeks care). As the reviews came in, they were not good... I cracked the bottle. The nose is wonderful, sweet vanilla and caramel, a hint of cinnamon. Nice. Unfortunately that is the end of this. There is no taste. It is flat, watery, and almost green apple sour. The finish is non existent. I'm disappointed in this, I really wanted to like it. Crown Black is head and shoulders above. Afraid to put this in any kind of cocktail, as any additional mixer will totally destroy it. I'm managing to get the bottle down by telling friends the story first, then everyone wants a taste.

Gross

It's a pretty respectable whisky. There's definitely rye on the nose, with hints of warm spices and peanut butter - it's an odd combination but it works. The palate has notes of cherry and charred oak with an undertone that is floral. The texture is a little thin and I hold the 40% ABV responsible, although the finish has some legs. It's ok, and I'm going to agree with another reviewer here: it probably pairs very well with Coke.