Crown Royal XR LaSalle Extra Rare, Official Bottling, 40%

there’s a friendly richness here in the pairing of dried fruit and honey, with creamy vanilla and toasted nuts adding a softer edge. The spicy Canadian rye keeps the palate from feeling one-note; rye is the grain that brings that distinct peppery spice. Raisins, cocoa and brown sugar carry through to a soft rye-spice finish. It sounds rounded and approachable, with enough contrast to keep the sweeter notes in balance.

Reviewed by maple.fox

Nose

Dried fruit, Honey, Creamy vanilla, Toasted nuts

Palate

Dried fruit, Honey, Spicy Canadian rye

Finish

Raisins, Cocoa, Brown sugar, Soft rye spice