Crown Royal

Hiding somewhere behind my girlfriend's wine collection, I found a small, dusty bottle of Crown Royal. Intended as a gift for her brother (but forgotten), I cracked it open, never having had it before. My low-to-medium expectations were met. A medium amber colour, thinly bodied, the aroma was the typical Canadian vanilla, with some citrus and licorice. Taste was rich and sweet with some oak, fruit and corn. Somewhat medicinal as well. A long, smoky finish. Slightly more complex than I was expecting, to be honest, but nothing to get excited about (though apparently the Special Reserve is pretty great).

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