Light and fragrant, with some nondescript flowers, soft grains, nougat, and an aroma I can only describe as circus peanuts. Crown Royal Black and Northern Harvest Rye are two of the other signature expressions produced by the brand. They concluded that Jim is a highly-paid industry shill, stirring the pot for the sake of attention-grabbing headlines, or just screwing with everybody for the lulz. It’s quite sweet, but the sweetness is balanced by a soft, grainy bitterness throughout that prevents the spirit from straying into syrupiness. Crown Royal is particularly proud of their rye, noting it has been a component of their blends for decades and now offered for rye whisky lovers. A noticeable amount of sweetness, and the faint notes of oak. Northern Harvest Rye is leaps and bounds above any other Crown Royal product I’ve tasted. do you know how this compares to collingwood 21 yr rye? The new Northern Harvest Rye comes in the same bottle, same appearance of whisky, more colorful label, a much less luxurious looking pouch. NHR is good, certainly not the best Canadian Whisky this past year, probably top 5 of what I’ve tried perhaps, but really it’s kind of a scam I think. I believe that some more time in the barrel and this could be a great whisky. The rye grain used was grown and harvested in Canada, and… This is gently spicy with soft pepper, vanilla and butterscotch notes. Drink Reviews Whiskey. In 2015, I reviewed Crown Royal Northern Rye. I graded it a B. The second group started madly printing giddy headlines like “Scots left reeling as Canadian whisky named world’s best” (Telegraph) and “The Best Whiskey in the World Is Canadian” (Forbes). Crown Royal has released 2 new whiskies, one being its Northern Harvest Rye and another its Hand Selected Single Barrel - the first being a 90% rye whisky and the second equivalent to a very high rye mashbill bourbon in terms of production and aging style. Who in their right mind thinks a young, blended, off-the-shelf Crown Royal is going to rise in value that much? Sourdough rye bread and earthy, soily grain. Overall Score: 89/100.This video represents a personal opinion only. Thanks for signing up! Finish: Medium-long. Canada is definitely the “Country to watch” over the next few years. As a brand deep rooted in heritage and quality, Crown Royal is proud to introduce its first-ever blended rye whisky, Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye. Perhaps I would order this in a restaurant if someone else was paying the bill and I wished not to burden them with the price of something better. Sláinte! It’s so inviting! Also, I am sensing a trend with Crown Royal products, as they seem to all be coming out at higher proof now. So, am I about to taste the world’s best whiskey? Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye - condensed repost. Crown Royal (owned by the small but very well-funded outfit called Diageo, for what it’s worth) released Northern Harvest Rye earlier this year. Rye whiskies continue to be very hot commodities, and Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye delivers a high rye whisky to this very thirsty market at a very reasonable price. I’ve never done a review of the basic blended whisky (the one in the purple bag) because my mother always said “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” I have tried the Special Reserve and thought it was “just OK” and maybe a little too sweet. I agree it’s just a decent whiskey, and is fairly interesting, but at $16 a bottle, it’s a pretty fantastic value. That’s pretty much all Crown has revealed. Im surprised more people dont comment on that. The packaging claims the rye used is from fields that over-winter under cover of snow which, we’re expected to believe, leads to smoother whisky. And, in keeping with recent trends, Crown Royal produces an apple and a maple flavored whiskey as well. I think he misrepresents that fact for the aforementioned headlines. I haven’t seen it on shelves, but I’ll keep an eye out. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye (45%, OB 2015, L5132R7) Nose: pleasant, with vanilla, apple pie and ripe banana, as well as prominent hint of women’s powder. Please log in again. The first group wanted to know how a $25 Canadian whisky (a Crown no less) possibly could be the best whisky in the world. The first thing i get on the nose is alcohol and its a little overwhelming. I’m a little late to the party, but here’s my take FWIW. Not enough users have reviewed this. Crown Royal’s Northern Harvest Rye takes a few big US-friendly steps by being bottled at 45% ABV and being stated as a 90% rye blend, rather than an unknown and unknowable mix that can contain grain neutral spirit, caramel, etc. Then there is the real Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye, the adorable Canadian rye with some redeeming characteristics who sauntered through the plethora of Canadian whisky to my palate and this “review”. Crown Royal's newest expression is all about rye. Crown Royal is doing something that perhaps only Crown Royal can do, as Northern Harvest, being around $30.00 at retail, was released along with a cask strength single barrel rye in upwards of $50.00. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye – review. The result is bottled at 45% ABV. My award? Best whisky in the world? Comprised of 90% rye whisky, Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is the company's first ever blended rye whisky. OVERALL. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is made with 90% rye. I did not get … It is a little light on the nose and palate so it ends up coming through a bit … This is not too sweet, not too spicy, and scary easy to drink. ), driving through vicious snowstorms to get a bottle…just ridiculous. The login page will open in a new window. They also offer a Masters Series that shows the art of the Master Blender in an even finer style. “Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye showcases the rye whisky that has been such an integral component of the Crown Royal Deluxe blend since 1939. Review and Tasting notes for the Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky. For $30 a bottle? This is gently spicy with soft pepper, vanilla and butterscotch notes. , Have you tried Canadian Club Chairman’s select 100 % rye? This is the same kind of formula that made Diageo’s Bulleit Rye such a smash hit. That means so much more in the Great Communist North than you can imagine. I remember the movie being good, but the whiskey was missing main actors and lacking a story line. The Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is a blended whisky and has a 90% Rye mash bill. And so, when he chose Crown Royal’s Northern Harvest Rye as the best in the world in 2015, it was something of a shock to many. Cheers! No burn to speak of (“smooth”). I dont drink Canadian whisky, because Ive never found one I like. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye combines the distinctive flavor of Canadian rye grain with the unmistakable smoothness of Crown Royal for a truly exceptional Canadian whisky. Being Crown Royal, the Northern Harvest Rye is widely available, and if not quite jumping off the shelves, selling at a pretty good clip thanks to the publicity. Privacy Policy. This caused the predictable explosion of indignation in the blogosphere (I don’t get to use that word nearly often enough) and social media, and the also-predictable frenzy in print and online media. The mash for this whisky is a whopping 90% rye. You have to understand the realities of living in Ontario with the communist LCBO. Sales went through the roof. Review: Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye (2017) Christopher Null April 18, 2017. The peppery rye flavor is there, but subdued by the sweetness. (Most Canadian whisky contains rye, to some extent.) I was in the liquor store today, and as a Canadian I’m embarrassed by the response to the hype around this stuff. I LOVE the smell of Northern Harvest. Beyond the Murray nod, Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is notable because of the high percentage of rye whisky in the blend, a whopping 90%. Crown Royal Norther Harvest Rye whisky is in what many would regard as the "Pennsylvania style" of rye with 90% of the grain bill composed of rye grain, suggesting a spicy, robust, dry-styled whisky. House Review. I could take or leave water with this. When reviewing Crown Royal Rye, I broken down the tasting to the four bottles that I was able to taste under ideal conditions. Palate: Medium bodied. Please see the FAQ for more. Still, generally when I think of Crown it’s not as a serious whisky worthy of serious contemplation. It also leaves the palate slightly bitter. Now, you’ll recall from my previous posts that I’m a fan of rye whiskey . Gets them interested in Canadian Whisky and maybe they’ll go out and buy a bottle of Lot 40 or Stock and Barrel. Love your blog. Seagram’s is the the co…, Crown Royal Hand Selected Barrel is Crown Royal’s entry into the single barrel game. I thought it was OK. Unfortunately, I’ve never had any Collingwood, and especially not the 21. Normal Canadian whiskies may contain a little rye whisky blended with other grain whiskies and neutral grain spirits. Enjoy reading The Whiskey Jug? Nose: Overwhelming aroma of sweet apple – red apples, green apples, pear apples, etc.There is a creamy sweetness, with some notes of caramel and vanilla. The Noob’s Top 10 Cocktails, The Balvenie (15 year) Single Barrel Cask #201, ScotchNoob Recommends: The Glencairn Glass, ScotchNoob Recommends: The World Atlas of Whisky, ScotchNoob Recommends: Whisky Advocate Magazine, Book Review: The World Atlas of Whisky by Dave Broom, Tullibardine (Alexander Murray: Polly’s Casks), Lagavulin (9 year) – Game of Thrones “House Lannister”, Boutique-y Whisky: Tomatin (11 year) Batch 4. It’s decent. It’s not up to Lot 40 quality however it did win best Canadian sipping Whiskey this past year and is $5 cheaper then Crown and a better Whiskey. (bottle) K&L Wine Merchants, Redwood City, CA, $25, Cocktails: Part One. This is an exceptionally fruit-forward rye more closely aligned with bourbon than funky, earthy American rye. For $16 a bottle? Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye. Overall: An inoffensive whisky, without the usual rye flavors (there’s no cinnamon, no clove, no eucalyptus/mint) but with a plethora of nostalgia-inducing fruit and candy flavors. I’m always interested in good value whiskies. Crown Royal has just released a new rye whisky and they call it Northern Harvest Rye. It stands out somewhat by being 90% rye whereas most Canadian ryes have much less rye content. Distiller: Crown Royal Bottler: Crown Royal ABV: 45% ABV Age: NAS Source: Bottle, Purchased Nose: I expected spice. Controversy sells almost as much as sex does. Not even close. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is the first Canadian Whisky to earn World Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray’s Annual Whisky Bible 2016. Unlike the standard Crown Royal, I do not detect any “fake” corn-syrup-like notes, nor any young column-still grainy characteristics (acetone). You now have FREE access to nearly 300,000 wine, beer and spirit reviews. Distiller: Crown Royal. Northern Harvest is decent, good even. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye … about Bushmills 21 years Irish Single Malt Review, about Gordon & Macphail Spirit of Scotland 1995 Ardbeg Review, Seagram's VO Gold was initially put out by the former drinks giant Seagram’s, a lot of whose products are now owned by Diageo. ... Read Full Review; Raided Score is a conversion from an external site's score, to our in house uniform scoring system. The finish here is rich with a healthy does of rye spiciness. For $30, it’s a pretty decent representation of Canadian whisky. “2016 Best Effort To Improve Its Reputation by a Mass-Market Blended Whisky Producer”. It smells of fresh-cut green apples and light spices. This stuff has been reordered in Ontario liquor stores by hundreds, even thousands of bottles. I cry when you mention the price of some single malt; 150% higher here; at least. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye earns a rating of 85 out of 100. I found it however to be rough around the edges, thin on flavour and not even on the radar in comparison to ryes that I drink on a regular basis. Red apple skins, mouth-drying tannins, fading without bitterness. This is the best there is at the price point. Unlike some speculative goods, at least if these depreciate you can always drink them! After logging in you can close it and return to this page. I love the review, I agree with you on your points completely. A $30 Canadian whisky is the best whisky of the year? Nose: Crown Royal Harvest Rye comes to your nose with rye spices, apple. It reminds me of Sazerac 6 Year Old. Cut grass, ginger and candied lemon. High West’s Rendezvous Rye is one of the best things I’ve ever put in my face. Share . Lot 40 (which later won the 2016 Canadian Whisky of the Year award from the people whose opinion on Canadian whisky you should probably actually trust… Canadians) is an order of magnitude better. This is a testament to the unbelievable blending and distilling that’s been taking place in Gimli for over 75 years,” added Yvonne Briese , Vice President of Crown Royal. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye. REGION: World Whisky, Canada. The reason why is simple: Crown Royal’s facility is housing about 2 million barrels of aging spirit. 700mL bottle (export version), $33 CAD at the LCBO. It’s good, but Forty Creek is better at a similar price point. The local liquor store in NE Kansas is selling bottle of this stuff for $16. The notes are there they just don’t punch your tongue like the nose would have suggested. With Water: A few drops of water bring out some vanilla in the aroma, and make the finish a little fruitier. Here’s what they have to say about it: As a brand deep rooted in heritage and quality, Crown Royal is proud to introduce its first-ever blended rye whisky, Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye. Banana candy (Runts), marshmallows, nutmeg, mulled cider, and faint oak. However, since Crown Royal Northern Harvest is probably relatively young (a wild guess is 5-7 years), and cheap at $30 a bottle, I’d put money on Collingwood 21 year being WAY better. Crown… What can I say about Crown? I think of it as something that people dump in their Coke because it sounds fancy. It’s clean and crisp and on the delicate side. It’s their way of becoming one of the cool kids and offer us a gl…, Crown Royal Blender’s Mash 13 Years Review, SoCal Whiskey Club: 8 Blind Ryes Tasting - The Whiskey Jug, Bushmills 21 years Irish Single Malt Review, Gordon & Macphail Spirit of Scotland 1995 Ardbeg Review. The Whisky. My theory is that (although misrepresented in the book), Jim’s “World Whisky of the Year” spot is really intended to be more of a “Most Under-Appreciated Whisky of the Year” award. The entire experience, from nose to finish, is clean, bright, and unmuddled. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Review. ABV: 45%. The variation between these is staggering. I have a bottle from batch number L6021 N3. By Jim Vorel | August 19, 2016 | 12:49pm. Overall: An inoffensive whisky, without the usual rye flavors (there’s no cinnamon, no clove, no eucalyptus/mint) but with a plethora of nostalgia-inducing fruit and candy flavors. This is my complaint about most Canadian whiskies. In my honest opinion. I think it is absolutely amazing for a cheap Whiskey. Then along comes much-maligned Whisky Bible author Jim Murray, whose 2016 edition of the bible awarded Crown Royal’s Northern Harvest Rye release a whopping 97.5 points and the shelf-clearing title of “World Whisky of the Year”. Admittedly I’m not the biggest fan of most Canadian whisky, but the Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is actually not too bad. I certainly wouldn’t call this the best whisky of 2016, or even the best Canadian whisky I’ve had, but it is a good blended rye at a fantastic price, and I’m looking forward to the remaining 700mls in the bottle. Colour: Burnished gold. There are light hints of bread crust and dusty grains in the background but it’s pretty much a sugary nose. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye. Great value! How about a Crown Royal 12 year old Rye? Age: NAS. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is made with 90% rye. The taste, however, falls short of the nose. Later that year Jim Murray named it his whisky of the year, and all hell broke loose. 97.5 points is as high a mark as Jim Murray has ever given I believe as I can’t really recall any 98 pointers. ABV: 45% ... Best Buy See Full Review. 95 Points $28. I already LOVE Lot No. Rating & Recommendations. For the money, a Forty Creek kills this in both flavor and quality. This offering combines the richness of Northern harvest rye grains with the unmistakable smoothness of Crown Royal to create a perfectly balanced whisky. 40, and if the taste ever catches up to the nose it would be world-class. Based on your review I tried this Rye while watching a movie last night. Practically the same cost as Evan Williams and way cheaper than Jack for a better whiskey. In the one particular batch (L6043 N3 21:37), it tastes like a whisky made in an entirely different distillery. Nose: A very pleasant green apple and pear -filled aroma. People are buying this stuff now for the purposes of speculating(! This is a surprisingly good rye. I haven’t had Crown Royal in about 5 years but after the recent tastes of the Northern Harvest Rye and Hand Selected Barrel I thought I’d pop on down to a shop I know carries the 375s for cheap and give it a try… kinda wish I didn’t. Also Read: JP Wiser’s Deluxe Canadian Rye Whisky. On the nose: Sweet, firm aromas of green apples and sugar crystals straight away. This is overall a decent whisky. Its understated beige velvet bag is a nicely subdued alternative to the regal purple found wrapping up regular Crown Royal. (N.B. Unlike the standard Crown Royal, I do not detect any “fake” corn-syrup-like notes, nor any young column-still grainy characteristics (acetone). It‘s not offensive in any way. So, how is the best whisky in the world? When my local liquior store had Crown Royal Rye on on sale for $15 I grabbed a bottle. Jim Murray is the same kind of figure in the whiskey industry, and his yearly proclamations on the world’s best whiskey are massively influential as a result. Please support me on Patreon! Living in the US this didn’t have quite the buzz that it did leading up to Christmas in Canada (my local has 10+ on the shelf). Pretty good one might even say. Share Tweet Submit Pin. Best Buy. A smatter of germoline. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Review. Bottler: Crown Royal. Review #19 | /r/WorldWhisky Review #3 – Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye The Schtick: This is a release from Crown Royal that won an iteration of World’s Best Whiskey according to Jim Murrray. This Northern Harvest Rye is listed at 90 proof (40% abv). Anyway, I’m stoked. Oh, and it comes with a cute little beige cloth drawstring bag. The Northern Harvest Rye bottling itself is a blended Canadian whisky comprising a high percentage (90%) of rye. I have to say, I definitely get cloves, cinnamon and orange on the nose and palate, especially after the bottle’s been open for a week or so. This is a really nicely balanced and flavorful whisky. It’s good for our Industry here to get the nod from someone like Murray, it gets people buying the product. It’s a hundred steps up from the basic Crown Royal, and has a fantastic price point, but it’s really just a tasty bottle of blended Canadian whisky. Pretty incredible deal. It is certainly a step up from corn soaked Crown Royal and the 90% rye content is good to see. Eh, I’d pass it by. Northern Harvest Rye by Crown Royal, a Review February 23, 2016 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment It’s been a few weeks since it was officially announced that this … Headlines, here I come! Indeed, such is the craziness of the whisky market these days. Well, Crown Royal is going to confuse things even further with the release of Northern Harvest Rye, its first-ever legitimate rye in 75 years of operation. A review of Crown Royal's Northern Harvest Rye Whisky.
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