Sometimes, friends ask me: 'what whisky should I give for this or that event?' Most of all when they don't know whether another friend they are visiting likes whisky at all. Quite often I should recommend a bottle that impresses and one the host doesn't have in the cabinet.
Well, this one impresses and chances are the host won't have it in the...
Score 70/100
Crown Royal
Crown Royal is an old standby for me; something that I still enjoy casually, usually on the rocks or mixed, but I rarely sit down and have it neat. I figured it's time to give it a proper assessment.
The nose is fairly big, with lots of maple syrup aromas jumping out of the glass immediately. There's also a bit of pine wood and some toasted pine...
Score 80/100
Crown Royal
Hiding somewhere behind my girlfriend's wine collection, I found a small, dusty bottle of Crown Royal. Intended as a gift for her brother (but forgotten), I cracked it open, never having had it before. My low-to-medium expectations were met. A medium amber colour, thinly bodied, the aroma was the typical Canadian vanilla, with some citrus and...
Score 70/100
Crown Royal
I'll get back to you with a decent review, later... In the meantime: "It's just a shame there is only one comment about this creation so far."
In closing for now an airport tip: "Never forget about looking for limited editions in the transit zones when waiting for a plain! When there's no bottle on our sacred shelf, I am missing...