Crown Royal maple finish whisky!

[ThomasH]

Saw this new CR version today at the store and bought my wife a bottle. CR is her favorite. It says it has a hint of maple and is finished in toasted oak barrels. Will have to have a taste test!

Thomas

[camduncan]

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it Thomas - sounds very interesting!

[portwood]

Had a quick look at the CR website - no mention of the whisky actually spending time in maple wood, therefore, I have to ask:
did the whisky spend any time in barrels made of maple, or was maple syrup added to "finish" the product?

[HighInTheMtns]

The website claims it was finished in "maple toasted oak" - what does that even mean?

[Vosgar]

A liquor store owner I know said the nose is like taking a whiff from a bottle of Aunt Jemima maple syrup, but that there's hardly any maple flavor to it

[theglobalguy]

Sounds like i'll stick to my Tap 357 then if i want maple syrup whiskey. If i read the story correctly Diageo snagged a brand who had the "maple" thing down pat. Was curious how they'd roll out. More of a bourbon guy myself, but know my dad loves his Crown Royal might have to get him a bottle next time he's in town.

[Bmac]

Wouldn't the technique be the same as Woodford Reserve's Maplewood finish? They use a toasted maplewood barrel.

[Kalessin]

For a great maple syrup flavored whiskey, try Sortilege (from Canada).. Yum!

[ThirstyinOhio]

ThomasH, I too purchased this whisky (from Fisher's in Canton) on the 29th. I haven't had a chance to open it, but the clerk claimed it had a strong maple flavor and for $24 bucks its worth a shot.

[ThomasH]

I was at the same store today and Regular Crown Royal is on sale and it and some other Diageo brands have a 25.00 rebate on 4 bottles and 50.00 rebate on 8 bottles. Will be stocking up!

Thomas