Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye

Nose - anise, caramel, apple, bubble gum, powdered sugar, mint, stale bread, clove, underripe banana, hay, orange blossom, black pepper, vanilla, mild to moderate ethanol burn. Taste - clove, mint, anise, caramel, vanilla, apple, black pepper, lemon pith, chalky oak, banana, bubble gum, cocoa, mild to moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium short with anise, baking spice, and chalky oak flavors. I’ll admit that I haven’t enjoyed any Crown Royal product I’ve tried in the past, save for mixing with some Crown Peach, but I don’t think that counts. While they strike me as cloying and bland, this one looks more interesting. I’m hoping the rye component will dampen the usual sickliness I’ve found with their standard offerings. So the nose isn’t too sweet. We’re off to a good start. There’s no doubting this is a rye, as mint, anise, and clove aromas are front and center. Behind them come banana, fruity bubble gum, and unfortunately some moldy bread as well. The palate is sweet for a rye, too sweet for my liking. There’s more mint, baking spices, and banana leading to a short, chalky finish. So this is definitely my favorite Crown product I’ve tried so far, but that’s not saying much. Even at a higher proof and with a 90% rye mashbill, they can’t seem to escape that cloying, dosed profile. I don’t think it’s terrible. It’s just not for me. Many thanks to @pkingmartin for gifting me his bottle!

Got this on a whim. Pleasantly delightful. Nose: citrus, vanilla Palate: apples at start, vanilla in middle and rye spices to finish. I’d buy this again in a heart beat.

A clear, light tan appearance, with standard alcohol legs. Nose- spicy, mentholated grain, with some yeasty funk. Taste- similarly spiced and mentholated grains. Medium body. Low-medium finish. RJT

Let me start saying that even if i can accept that i have not tasted too many canadian whiskies, this is hands down the best one i have ever tasted from that country. Rye whiskies have grown in me, and this one is a great expression. Bottled at 45%abv, deep caramel color. On the nose, Sweet and spicy. Honey rye spices and red fruits. Coffee, Marshmallows, coconut and pork chops. After a first sip i got orange peel and brown sugar. On the palate, Sweet caramel with spices. Vanilla fudge, rye spices and oranges. Aftertaste is all about a rye finish. Lovely. Dry raw rice. Overall, this is a very enjoyable whisky. The higher Abv gives it an extra amount of flavor and aromas. Nice experience, i recommend it. My score for it is 86 over 100.