Crown Royal Noble Collection Wine Barrel Finished

Crown Royal Noble Collection Wine Barrel Finished is the second expression in Crown Royal’s premium Noble Collection series — the Crown Royal Fine De Luxe blend finished in Cabernet Sauvignon wine barrels, with the residual red wine character in the wood migrating into the whisky to produce an intriguing new complexity: dark fruit, red wine tannin, and a wine-influenced depth alongside the familiar Crown Royal vanilla and rye spice foundation.

Cabernet Sauvignon barrel finishing is a deliberate production choice — the variety is known for its dark fruit (black cherry, cassis), firm tannin, and oak character, all of which transfer partially to spirits during cask finishing. The Crown Royal Fine De Luxe base provides the smooth, approachable structure; the Cabernet finishing adds a layer of wine-adjacent complexity that makes this Noble Collection expression distinctly different from anything else in the lineup. The result remains unmistakably Crown Royal — the Canadian whisky house style is maintained — but with a wine-influenced character that makes it genuinely interesting for those who enjoy cask-finished expressions.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Crown Royal caramel and vanilla with red fruit and a hint of Cabernet-influenced oak
• Palate: Smooth and balanced — vanilla, caramel, and dark fruit with the mild tannin and wine complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon cask finishing
• Finish: Long and satisfying with spice, sweetness, and a wine-influenced depth

Specs

• Distillery: Crown Royal Distilling Company, Gimli, Manitoba, Canada
• Style: Blended Canadian Whisky, Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Barrel Finished
• Series: Noble Collection (Second Expression)
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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