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Whisky Review: Crown Royal Golden Apple Flavored Whisky Aged 23 Years

We review Crown Royal Golden Apple Flavored Whisky Aged 23 Years, a Canadian blend pairing aged 23 year old whiskies with the taste of Golden Delicious Apples.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Crown Royal Golden Apple Flavored Whisky Aged 23 Years review

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 23 years. Flavored. 80 proof (40% ABV). $249.99/750ml.
Appearance:
Translucent yellow with a touch of brown
Nose:
A subtle mist of green apples touch the nose, with cinnamon and a twinge of oak nicely filling it out.
Palate:
Raw cane sugar appears alongside light vanilla and a touch of green apple. Spices of cinnamon and nutmeg continue to roll over the green apple and very light cedar appears before the finish of fine maple syrup.
Finish:
Comments:
With much surprise, I would recommend this spirit. It is smooth, polished, and appropriately viscous, much more like an aperitif than a traditional whisky. Crown Royal clearly spent a lot of time getting the balance right and does not do the 23 year aged whisky an injustice with the flavoring. While I would not spring for $249.99 price tag, I would by no means turn down a glass. Touché Crown Royal, touché.

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.

Jeffrey Nitschke

Jeffrey Nitschke is Portland area attorney whose career has dovetailed with a love of fine spirits and cigars. His hometown is rich with microdistilleries, which has afforded him the opportunity to learn the nuances of whiskey tasting and whiskey making. His writing and enthusiasm for the hobby has led to lasting friendships with other whiskey aficionados and connisures across the United States.

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