![]() Which, if it was made just 130 miles south it would be. This is hands down one of the best “Canadian” whiskies I’ve ever had, but that’s because it tastes like a good bourbon. Good sense of balance, round body and a robust oily feel.Ĭrown Royal Blender’s Mash 13 Years Review: OVERALL ![]() Roasted corn, oak, dried dark fruit, cinnamon, char, Smarties, brown sugar and a bit of nuts, citrus and vanilla.Ĭaramel, vanilla, oak, cinnamon, dried dark fruit, roasted nuts, burnt marshmallow and some citrus. Price: $60* Crown Royal Blender’s Mash 13 Years Tasting Notes Blender’s Mash showcase a classic whisk(e)y style but with the famous smooth finish, allowing the whisky to stand on its own”Ĭrown Royal Blender’s Mash 13 Years price, ABV, age and other details “Crown Royal Blenders’ Mash showcases the warm vanilla and subtle oaky notes of our beloved corn-heavy whiskies. In Crown Royal’s Words: Crown Royal Blender’s Mash 13 Years It’s obvious Crown Royal has the capability to create a bourbon-like whiskey, but will it be a focus to capitalize on the current bourbon craze? If they did, could it possibly make a severe impact on the US bourbon market? Would that shift be at a detriment to their existing blended whisky business? Only time will tell.Ĭrown Royal Blender’s Mash 13 Years Review: Details and Tasting Notes So it’s not exactly a new concept and it’s also obvious, based on the age of the whiskey alone, they could have been competing with bourbon, on aroma and flavor, for a while, but chose not to. There is a long history of Canada and Bourbon and ownership of distilleries and even some old bottles of Canadian Straight Bourbon. This release, the Crown Royal Blender’s Mash 13 Years, is part of the new Canadian releases being touted as Canada’s “ challenge to bourbon” which is an interesting thought. And they are committed to a target of zero waste to landfill by 2020, with a reduction of 49% in 2016.When Crown Royal first launched this whiskey as the Bourbon Mash they got in hot water with bourbon enthusiasts for using the term Bourbon despite the TTB approving the label. ![]() ![]() In 2016 they reduced water utilization by 35%, saving 50 million gallons. As beneficiaries of the distinctively smooth, naturally limestone-filtered water from Lake Winnipeg, this precious natural resource is of the utmost of importance. We’ve reduced carbon emissions by more than 99% over the past 10 years. With such an expansive footprint and operation, they’ve taken steps to minimize the impact their Gimli distillery has on its surrounding environment. They’re passionate in the craft of whisky-making and they’re proud to share the smoothest, finest Canadian whisky adorers have come to know and love since 1939. The distillery employs roughly 76 people who distill, mature, blend and run Crown Royal’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation – oftentimes following in the footsteps of generations of family members who made Crown Royal before them. The property stretches over 360 scenic acres with 50 warehouses (which house more barrels of whisky than there are people in Manitoba) and one stillhouse (which serves as a landmark from the lake so fisherman can return safely to harbor). One of Manitoba’s natural beauties, the town of Gimli hugs the western shoreline of one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes, with sandy beaches, an active harbor and the largest Icelandic population outside of Iceland. Nestled on the edge of Lake Winnipeg, Crown Royal’s distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, is home to 1.5 million barrels of delicious whisky that sit patiently waiting to be shared with the world. ![]() Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky was first created in 1939 as a gift for the King and Queen of England. ![]()
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