Crown Royal 29 Year Old Extra Rare Blended Canadian Whisky

Crown Royal 29 Year Old Extra Rare is one of the oldest age-stated expressions Crown Royal has released — a robustly flavored limited edition blended Canadian whisky aged a minimum of 29 years, celebrating the patience and dedication that nearly three decades of barrel maturation requires, with a full-bodied rye spice character smoothed by long oak aging and a long, rich finish.

29 years in Canadian climate barrels is an exceptional commitment for any whisky category. The extreme seasonal temperature cycling of the Manitoba climate — where Crown Royal's Gimli distillery operates — drives the spirit repeatedly into and out of the oak over nearly three decades, producing a depth of caramel integration, dried fruit development, and oak structure that simply cannot be rushed. The rye grain contribution remains present even after 29 years, providing the spiced backbone that Canadian whisky enthusiasts recognize, while the extended aging smooths and integrates it into a more complex and refined whole.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and complex — dried fruit, rye spice, vanilla, and the deep caramel of extended barrel aging
• Palate: Full-bodied and smooth — rye grain spice balanced by caramel, dried fruit, and the refined oak character of 29 years of maturation
• Finish: Long and full with warm fruity spice and lingering oak

Specs

• Distillery: Crown Royal Distilling Company, Gimli, Manitoba, Canada
• Style: Blended Canadian Whisky, Extra Rare, Age Stated
• Age: 29 years minimum
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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