It’s all a matter of perspective. When one calls this whisky lacking complexity another can call it highly refined. When one says it’s missing character another can call it exceedingly smooth. To me, CC 12 is probably one of the most refined, sophisticated whiskies available. Does it have bold flavors? Not at all. Does it grab your attention? It’s too well-mannered for that. What you have here is a pure expression of an elegant Canadian...it’s polite, smooth, and refined. If you seek a brown spirit that will not offend, then look no more, CC12 is it. What Crown Royal claims, CC12 delivers.