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Whisky Review: Crown Royal Cornerstone Blend

We review Crown Royal Cornerstone Blend, a release made up of three of Crown Royal's "more essential" whiskies.

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  • Savannah Weinstock is a whiskey enthusiast and industry professional.
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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Light caramel, relatively unremarkable
Nose:
Dusty and somewhat sweet. Grape Tootsie Pop, melty s’mores, warm chocolate, and pound cake. Although sweet and dark, the overwhelming note on the nose remains a certain inescapable dustiness , being led by milk chocolate and acrid cherry soda. Very, very light bodied, Crown Royal Cornerstone Blend has almost no mouthfeel to speak of. The mouthfeel that’s there is slightly buttery, leaning towards oil-based fakey margarine. Overwhelmingly flat on the
Palate:
The first impression on the palate is cardboard. Sweet dustiness follows through from the nose, being led by milk chocolate and acrid cherry soda. Very, very light bodied, Crown Royal Cornerstone Blend has almost no mouthfeel to speak of. The mouthfeel that’s there is slightly buttery, leaning towards oil-based fakey margarine. Overwhelmingly flat on the palate, cardboard remains throughout the tasting experience. The finish drips with sour milk and waxy low-grade chocolate. Short and bitter. Conclusion: Although not as offensive as other Crown Royal expressions, Crown Royal Cornerstone Blend is certainly not a whisky I would ever consider paying money for. The low proof and ghostly body make for a whisky that is both un-mixable and entirely chuggable. Although easy to drink, it doesn’t make for a very memorable drinking experience. Like eating the wrapper along with the chocolate bar. FINAL SCORE: 70/100
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Savannah Weinstock

Savannah Weinstock is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where her Environmental Studies thesis delved into the intersection of Scotch Whisky, sustainability, and the commodification of nature and culture. During her thesis research, she spent time living and studying in Glasgow, Scotland, visiting and interviewing distilleries across the country, with a particular focus on the Hebridean Isles. Savannah is currently immersed in the industry, gaining firsthand experience with whiskey, spirits, and cocktails on a daily basis.

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