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Whisky Review: Crown Royal Texas Mesquite

We review Crown Royal Texas Mesquite, a variant of the popular Canadian whisky that's said to be "infused with the smoky soul of locally sourced Texas mesquite wood."

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

Blended Canadian Whisky “infused with mesquite wood flavors.” Available in limited amounts for $25 in 750ml bottles.
Appearance:
Like a dark, sunbaked sandstone.
Nose:
Fruity smoke emanating from a BBQ with a soft, subtle briney quality.
Palate:
More brine and seaweed than the nose would have you anticipate, but also less sweet. Slightly creamy with a bit of sweet, smoky spice that lingers for a while on the finish.
Finish:
Comments:
Despite unanswered questions related to the word use “infused,” Crown Royal Texas Mesquite is whisky worth checking out. The flavor has an interesting fruity-smoked quality that could be a lot of fun to play around with in cocktails and its $25 price point fits that bill. The familiar Crown Royal bottle is dressed up with a neat wooden label.

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.

Forrest C. Price

Forrest is deeply involved in various aspects of the whiskey industry. He contributes his writing talents to The Whiskey Wash, shares his expertise through classes on diverse whiskey styles, and serves as the Brand Ambassador of the West Coast & Kentucky for Joseph Magnus Distillery. Prior to these endeavors, Forrest honed his skills as the Whiskey Advisor at Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Washington, DC, the largest whiskey bar in the Western Hemisphere. In this role, he expertly guided patrons through an impressive collection of over 2,700 whiskey expressions from around the world and meticulously managed the extensive inventory. Forrest hails from Louisville, KY, the heart of bourbon country.

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