![]() ![]() I did find a suitable cocktail but other than in the cocktail format, I did cannot recommend Crown Royal Vanilla. These hopes were unfortunately dashed against a firm sweetness which characterizes the spirit. The Afterburn 7.5/10Īfter tasting the Crown Royal Salted Caramel a few weeks ago, I had high hopes for the Crown Royal Vanilla. A light oak spiciness with hints of ginger does settle onto the palate after the swallow which helps balance the heightened sweetness. The finish is thick with the taste of sweet butterscotch and vanilla. The resulting bar drink was tasty, and I have shared the recipe below. To that end, I decided to tweak a cocktail in the style of the Cable Car replacing the Captain Morgan Spiced Rum which normally is used for this mixed drink with the Crown Royal Vanilla. I think that if I am to find enjoyment, it must be as a cocktail spirit. I added a bit of ice to my glencairn and this helped somewhat but I was not enthused. Whether this was true or not is hard to say as unfortunately the flavoured spirit quickly became very sweet on the palate with flavours of butterscotch and vanilla overwhelming the other flavours that might be trying to surface. When I took my first sip I noticed that a light taste of pecan had joined with the vanilla and butterscotch which gave me hope that the whisky might have began to show further development. I was hoping the whisky-like scents from the oak and the grain might begin to overtake the sweetness but this does not happen. I let the glass breathe but things do not change. It is nice that the underlying Crown Royal Whisky can break through the sweetened vanilla. The initial aroma brings a combination of butterscotch and vanilla forward with some nice oak and grain spices. This is a fairly young whisky blend based upon the fat droplets, it is obvious that it has been sweetened by sugar syrup (as well as flavoured with Madagascar Bourbon vanilla). Fat droplets form which do not fall back into the whisky. When I swirl my glass and inspect the liquid sheen that has deposited itself on the inside, I see it is thickened. The flavoured whisky has a much richer bronze colour than I was expecting. (BTW: Crown Vanilla is produced at 35 % alcohol by volume.) In the Glass 8/10 I like the presentation very much, and in the flavoured whisky category, this is the best bottle presentation I have seen to date. For Crown Royal Vanilla, the whisky is sometimes housed in a caramel coloured display box and display bag with drawstrings (not shown).Īs well, each variety of Crown Royal utilizes a ‘crown’ shaped gold coloured screw cap to close the bottle. They use a nifty/elegant crown shaped bottle with each brand having its own distinctive shape. The result is a uniquely sophisticated whisky, bursting with the bold flavor of vanilla and the distinctive smoothness of Crown Royal.” In the Bottle 4.5/5Ĭrown Royal Whiskies have a rather unique presentation. “ To create this extraordinary blend, Crown Royal whiskies are carefully selected by our master whisky blenders and infused with the rich flavor of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. About a year ago Crown Royal Vanilla Whisky was introduced as an addition to the Crown Royal family of whiskies. The distillery and the brand are owned by the spirits conglomerate, Diageo, and I think it is fair to say that Crown Royal is Diageo’s flagship Canadian Whisky brand. Stir and serve.Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is produced in Gimli, Manitoba, at the Crown Royal Distillery. ![]() Kick your dinner drink up a notch with a subtle hit of vanilla on top of your ale.ĭirections: Pour ginger ale and Crown Royal Vanilla over ice. Ginger is known to soothe the stomach-always a perk when you’re chowing down. Heads-up: If you don’t have bitters on hand, just skip ’em.ĭirections: Combine ingredients, stir, and serve over ice. ![]() Just combine Crown Royal Vanilla with simple syrup and bitters, and you’re good to go. Vanilla Old FashionedĪctivate every one of your tastebuds with this twist on an old fashioned. Bonus: These cocktails are ridiculously easy to make, so you can spend more time catching up with family and friends, including the furry ones. Rather than sip the same old gin and club soda and call it a day, why not mix things up (pun intended!) and treat yourself to a cocktail you’ve never had before?Ĭrown Royal Vanilla is here to do you a solid in the originality department, as the hero in three different whisky drinks you can drink before, during, and after the meal (because you’re fancy like that). As with any good dinner, or party, that should include a nice cocktail or three. Hosting a virtual dinner party has been a great way to maintain “social” life while practicing smart social distancing. ![]()
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