Total wine should have it, if there’s any in California, we have that Specs and Western beverages and all 3 stores have it. Check mom and pop stores in your city or Costco’s liquor store should have it.
comentong on this 11 months late with my own bottle next to me that I just baut at work.Hello I work in a liquor store in Minnesota (that's as specific as I'm willing to get) here the crown 18 xr is a alocation item only. typically stores are alocated this item one a year and when they are alocated this it is 3-4 bottles. This is all info that is specific to MN. What you need to do is go to a local liquor store. Form a relationship with them. Get to know the staff by chatting them up about liquor. And then eventually asking if they can special order or simply ask if the have a list for alocated items. Our store operates on first come first serve and only sell these types of items to people we know or see around often. Hope this helps!
Another useless release by Diageo, Crown is not what it use to be especially with countless release of marketing gimmicks. It’s become too commercialized. I stick to more authentic bourbons due to stricter production laws. There’s no telling what additives or flavourings is added into Canadian whiskeys and not to mention crown is always very generous on their E150a caramel colourings. Colour tests as a whole are pointless and mean nothing. $200 for a bottle of this is laughable, I’ll stick to more authentic bourbons. Thanks
Brad, I gather you’ve not tried this? It’s odd when people go out of their way to rag on something they haven’t tried. Maybe a local whisky bar has some you can taste? There are no additives or flavourings - what you’re referring to is the 9.09% rule which by the way saved the American whisky industry. 9.09% of two years or more oak aged spirits can be added - this occurs mostly in cheap USA bound export whiskies due to tax savings from an allowance created by Seagram and signed into import laws. Also in the confusing vernacular of Canadian whisky that is blended(typically at a single distillery with both pot and Coffey stills) - you have base whiskies(Coffey/column still higher still proof - light and creamy) and flavouring whiskies(copper pot still lower still proof more robust flavour) As for colour, absolutely, I wish big Canadian distillers didn’t use it. USA is the only country that doesn’t allow it in certain whiskeys(bourbon and straight anything) $200 Canadian for 18 year old whisky - about double the price of Wiser’s or Gibsons, but this is the market leader…. But it is a bargain compared to similar aged bourbon Scotch or Irish whiskeys. Plus it has sold out everywhere so it appears it was priced lower than it could have been.
Because when it shut down (Waterloo in 1990 and La Salle in 1993) whisky was not popular enough to warrant keeping 3 distilleries open. Gimli was the newest distillery and close to a good water source. Wages are cheaper here too, as is land. Gimli is essentially Crown Royal Town. Then you had the Bronfman Seagrams empire breaking up all over the world. Perhaps had a Canadian company bought Crown Royal instead of a UK company, they’d all still be operating. Crown Royal(Diageo) is opening a new distillery in Sarnia, Ontario.
I have been storing 4 boxes of red & one blue for the past 13+ years. Still looking for that special occasion to crack open a bottle down here in Texas! Never seen that 18 yo XR yet.
Hey Andrew, I’m sure it’ll show up soon. When it does that would be an outstanding event to try all three together. Your friends would flip out!! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Check Specs or Total wine, they should have it now. Almost every specs and total Wine in El Paso has at least a case! Just paid $116 for a bottle like $123 after tax!
I got 2 bottles of the 18 today sealed still. Wanted more info on it the bottle seems to only say "65" on the bottom. Wish it had a seal date on the bottom, and do these still get produced today or was it a one time release? Hope someone can answer my questions wanting to buy more if its actually rare found a store with 4 bought 2. 1 for my dad 1 for me
Still produced. Look for XR Blue(or Red) if you want to find a collectible. You’ll have to use the lot number which should be on the back of the bottle. If you’re talking about a number on the base, that might be the fill level for that bottle from the opening to where it is supposed to be filled to for 750ml. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
That's one of the questions answered, their still produced today thank you! As of the 65 though, the other bottle have a 01 21 meaning jan 2021 I'm guessin but this 18 year one just has a 65 dead in the center on the very bottom side the bottle no seal date:( was curious of its real age
USD? A tad pricey but it’s no longer available - that’s much better than “secondary” prices!” If it’s not over budget and if you’re a Crown fan then absolutely!! Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Just picked up a bottle at my local SPEC’S store for $137. They have 2 more, but I could only get one per day, so I’ll be heading back tomorrow to get another one 🙃
I Just Bought The Last Available Bottle Of 18 In My Town. I Will Never Taste It. I Will Save It Until I Die And Then I'm Going To. I Paid $130. That's Okay. Maybe I Won't. I Do Not Drink Liquor. I Can Not Understand Why Anyone Drinks Hard Liquor.
Try buying a basic bottle of crown and put a single drop on your tongue with an eye dropper. Then you will know! Just my suggestion. Most people gulp it down and get zero of the flavour and enjoyment. Best wishes🥃🥃🥃🥃
Well the cheaper whiskies that you would get are for shooting and or party style events, but the more expensive stuff is for very special rare occasions where one would not shoot or mice it but to be sipped very slowly and enjoyed and so on.
200$ pops, here in Ontario for just 18y and 40% = blah ! . . . i'll spend it on th 18y 46% Bunnahabhain. . . or 22yo WISER Cask Strength. NICE VID ! THanks.
My father has a 75th birthday coming up and I'd like to get him a nice bottle of whiskey typically he would sip Canadian club on the rocks do you have any suggestions?
Hi Eric, if it’s available there’s a new Canadian Club 44 year old out. It’s about $300 Canadian. For something a little less expensive Canadian Club 20 year old is excellent. He may also like Wiser’s as it’s made in the same distillery. Wiser’s 22 year old is superb as is Wiser’s 18 and 15. Happy 75th to you father! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
i personally prefer the 18 yr over the XR blue. my favorite crown is still Cask No. 16, but i really like the 18 yr. granted, im more of a Bourbon dri ker than canadian whiskey, but i prefer canadian whiskey to american whiskey and im an AVID Crown Royal Fan. enjoyed your review though!
I also live in Winnipeg. My wife and I on trips to GRAND FORKS, N D would bring back Crown Royal XR. I just collected it because I Iove the bottle. The taste is very smooth. We have 2 unopened cases 12 in total and 9 singles for a total of 21 bottles. ALL UNOPENED AND FULL. ALL bought 2006 to 2012 All are CROWN ROYAL EXTRA RARE RED WATERLOO, ONTARIO. Paid $130 US per bottle back then from Happy Harry's.
@@WhiskyWhistle yeah i was offered $400 us 3 yrs ago each by a wine store. i said no. they go into our will can't be sold by individuals even though its only a liquor offence i never planned on selling they are worth 1400 to 2500 us each and the longer we live the more valuable it gets and the more our kids will get when sold in estate sale by executor
How can I keep up with new releases? Where can I see a list of what has been released? Crown royals website doesn't list all of them. What are all of the nobles that been released?
It’s best to search for news of crown Royal or contact your local purveyor of whisky to let you know when something comes in! The latest noble collection release is winter wheat
Only ever had the classic/standard Crown Royal (review coming soon). Without saying too much...just found it incredibly bland. Good to hear your thoughts on these offerings Mark. Still beautiful bottles. Even the standard. Cheers.
It is a tad but great for mixing or on ice in summer. For sippers like us CR Black is nice or Blenders Mash(can you get it there?) Northern Harvest also is a nice cheap Rye experience. The Noble Collection go one up. Yup, though kitchy, branding is on point! Cheers brother🥃🥃🥃🥃
We really struggle to get many good Canadian whiskeys here buddy. I absolutely LOVE Lot 40. It's easily one of my favourite "world" whiskys but....they do say you guys keep all the good stuff for yourselves 😉😄.
@@WhiskeyNovice The US gets almost all Crown Royal special releases and better age stated releases. Canada virtually gets nothing of interest from Crown Royal. CR 18 at $200 Cad is a hard pass. Cheers
@@peterwhite507 that's insane. It's almost like the fact that, after a short drive from my house, I can see Islay and Campbeltown but, if I can actually get my hands on some of their finest...I'll pay twice/three times or maybe more for it, than they do in places like Bulgaria or Belgium. Whisky areas, distribution and pricing are definately weird and wonderful. Cheers.
So I've had all 3 XR's now, (Still have a red and blue stashed away ;). I highly suggest throwing any one of these in the freezer over night and trying them cold! It will bring life to the palate notes. I find them delicious either way and am very happy crown brought an XR back to market for us to enjoy!
Interesting call, Rob! I’ll try throwing a sample in the freezer and trying it. For those up in the cold like me in Winnipeg, if the needle hits -30°C or lower you can make yourself a Crown XR 18 Popsicle. You’re welcome! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
I've been collecting Crown Royal for about 6 years. The only bottles I do not have are Red Bag, Cask No. 16, and this. I would be disappointed if I did not get at least one.
Where can you purchase the crown royal xr 18 yr? I can't find one in California for my husband 40th birthday.
Hi Nou Xg - I’ll pin this comment and hopefully someone can help!! Happy birthday to your husband! Big day. 🥃🥃🥃🥃
There is a specialty store called Total Wine they would most certainly have it I would think.
Total wine should have it, if there’s any in California, we have that Specs and Western beverages and all 3 stores have it. Check mom and pop stores in your city or Costco’s liquor store should have it.
comentong on this 11 months late with my own bottle next to me that I just baut at work.Hello I work in a liquor store in Minnesota (that's as specific as I'm willing to get) here the crown 18 xr is a alocation item only. typically stores are alocated this item one a year and when they are alocated this it is 3-4 bottles. This is all info that is specific to MN. What you need to do is go to a local liquor store. Form a relationship with them. Get to know the staff by chatting them up about liquor. And then eventually asking if they can special order or simply ask if the have a list for alocated items. Our store operates on first come first serve and only sell these types of items to people we know or see around often. Hope this helps!
Dame good prices
I'm so mad. I bought the blue XR some 10 years ago, didn't know much bout it. Drank it w some friends. I should've kept it and sold it
Not sure if the money is worth more than the time with friends!
Another useless release by Diageo, Crown is not what it use to be especially with countless release of marketing gimmicks. It’s become too commercialized. I stick to more authentic bourbons due to stricter production laws. There’s no telling what additives or flavourings is added into Canadian whiskeys and not to mention crown is always very generous on their E150a caramel colourings. Colour tests as a whole are pointless and mean nothing. $200 for a bottle of this is laughable, I’ll stick to more authentic bourbons. Thanks
Brad, I gather you’ve not tried this? It’s odd when people go out of their way to rag on something they haven’t tried. Maybe a local whisky bar has some you can taste?
There are no additives or flavourings - what you’re referring to is the 9.09% rule which by the way saved the American whisky industry. 9.09% of two years or more oak aged spirits can be added - this occurs mostly in cheap USA bound export whiskies due to tax savings from an allowance created by Seagram and signed into import laws. Also in the confusing vernacular of Canadian whisky that is blended(typically at a single distillery with both pot and Coffey stills) - you have base whiskies(Coffey/column still higher still proof - light and creamy) and flavouring whiskies(copper pot still lower still proof more robust flavour)
As for colour, absolutely, I wish big Canadian distillers didn’t use it. USA is the only country that doesn’t allow it in certain whiskeys(bourbon and straight anything)
$200 Canadian for 18 year old whisky - about double the price of Wiser’s or Gibsons, but this is the market leader…. But it is a bargain compared to similar aged bourbon Scotch or Irish whiskeys. Plus it has sold out everywhere so it appears it was priced lower than it could have been.
SN Paid $40 for the XO, $129 for the 18xr on sale!
🤯well done!! 🥃🥃🥃🥃
I really enjoyed your comparison review. Your presentation are first-rate. You are a real gentleman, which adds to the pleasure of your presentations.
Hi Allan thank you so much! That’s a huge compliment. Happy Holidays!🥃🥃🥃🥃
If it was sooo good, why did they shut down that distillery? 🤔
Because when it shut down (Waterloo in 1990 and La Salle in 1993) whisky was not popular enough to warrant keeping 3 distilleries open. Gimli was the newest distillery and close to a good water source. Wages are cheaper here too, as is land. Gimli is essentially Crown Royal Town.
Then you had the Bronfman Seagrams empire breaking up all over the world. Perhaps had a Canadian company bought Crown Royal instead of a UK company, they’d all still be operating. Crown Royal(Diageo) is opening a new distillery in Sarnia, Ontario.
@@WhiskyWhistle That makes sense. Thank you.
I have been storing 4 boxes of red & one blue for the past 13+ years. Still looking for that special occasion to crack open a bottle down here in Texas! Never seen that 18 yo XR yet.
Hey Andrew, I’m sure it’ll show up soon. When it does that would be an outstanding event to try all three together. Your friends would flip out!! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
I wish I had the red as well. I two bottles of the blue that Im saving
Check Specs or Total wine, they should have it now. Almost every specs and total Wine in El Paso has at least a case! Just paid $116 for a bottle like $123 after tax!
Let me enjoy one 😃
4 bottles of RED??? PLZZZZ MY AZZ
Someone should put together a list of all the crown royals that have been released in chronological order
I like this idea!! Cheers man🥃🥃🥃🥃
I got 2 bottles of the 18 today sealed still. Wanted more info on it the bottle seems to only say "65" on the bottom. Wish it had a seal date on the bottom, and do these still get produced today or was it a one time release? Hope someone can answer my questions wanting to buy more if its actually rare found a store with 4 bought 2. 1 for my dad 1 for me
Still produced. Look for XR Blue(or Red) if you want to find a collectible. You’ll have to use the lot number which should be on the back of the bottle. If you’re talking about a number on the base, that might be the fill level for that bottle from the opening to where it is supposed to be filled to for 750ml.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
That's one of the questions answered, their still produced today thank you! As of the 65 though, the other bottle have a 01 21 meaning jan 2021 I'm guessin but this 18 year one just has a 65 dead in the center on the very bottom side the bottle no seal date:( was curious of its real age
I just receive my 18 years bottle today i keep it for the 19 of December my birthday with my twins brothers :) nice way to celebrate our 30 BD :)
Well done. That’ll be awesome!! I am sure you’ll have a fantastic birthday. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Where did you buy it from? I'm trying to get it for my husband, but can't find it.
@@nouxg6111 i order it from the SAQ its a liquor store in Quebec
I just bought a 18xr from specs and I also bought a Crown Xo ! I’ll probably save the 18 for later in life and drink the XO later this month!
XO is tasty. Cognac casks are underrated.
Smart choice saving 18 for later!
🥃🥃🥃🥃
I can get it for $300 for the xr blue At my store down the road Should I buy it
USD? A tad pricey but it’s no longer available - that’s much better than “secondary” prices!” If it’s not over budget and if you’re a Crown fan then absolutely!!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Just picked up a bottle at my local SPEC’S store for $137. They have 2 more, but I could only get one per day, so I’ll be heading back tomorrow to get another one 🙃
You’re gonna love it if you didn’t crack it already!!
Should I get the Crown Royal 18 for 200 or the XR for 300
It’s tough. Almost a toss up. For me the Blue wins!!
Thank you for your thoughts here. The prices just do not draw my attention. I can appreciate CR, but not at that price point. Cheers!
Missed this one! Yes, a tad pricey. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
I Just Bought The Last Available Bottle Of 18 In My Town. I Will Never Taste It. I Will Save It Until I Die And Then I'm Going To. I Paid $130. That's Okay. Maybe I Won't. I Do Not Drink Liquor. I Can Not Understand Why Anyone Drinks Hard Liquor.
Try buying a basic bottle of crown and put a single drop on your tongue with an eye dropper. Then you will know! Just my suggestion. Most people gulp it down and get zero of the flavour and enjoyment. Best wishes🥃🥃🥃🥃
Well the cheaper whiskies that you would get are for shooting and or party style events, but the more expensive stuff is for very special rare occasions where one would not shoot or mice it but to be sipped very slowly and enjoyed and so on.
I have had the XR and liked it... It definitely drinks above the 40% ABV that's on the label. I still prefer Canadian Club 43, though...
I loved that 43 as well!! Cheers brother🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
200$ pops, here in Ontario for just 18y and 40% = blah ! . . . i'll spend it on th 18y 46% Bunnahabhain. . . or 22yo WISER Cask Strength. NICE VID ! THanks.
The Macallan of Canadian Whisky. Thanks Timothy! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle (( A-ha ! THIS explains everything ! LOL ))
My father has a 75th birthday coming up and I'd like to get him a nice bottle of whiskey typically he would sip Canadian club on the rocks do you have any suggestions?
Hi Eric, if it’s available there’s a new Canadian Club 44 year old out. It’s about $300 Canadian. For something a little less expensive Canadian Club 20 year old is excellent. He may also like Wiser’s as it’s made in the same distillery. Wiser’s 22 year old is superb as is Wiser’s 18 and 15.
Happy 75th to you father!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
i personally prefer the 18 yr over the XR blue. my favorite crown is still Cask No. 16, but i really like the 18 yr. granted, im more of a Bourbon dri ker than canadian whiskey, but i prefer canadian whiskey to american whiskey and im an AVID Crown Royal Fan. enjoyed your review though!
Hi Patrick! Good to hear peoples thoughts! Cask No. 16 - a friend of mine Joel just gave me half a bottle! Thanks and cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Love your reviews Mark! Great work on improving the sound, super easy listening!
Hi Michael, thank you so much! Pop filter on the way to soften the p’s and t’s haha.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
What 1 is smoother easier to drink?
XR Blue - more complexity, more balanced, more enjoyable! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
I haven't opened my XR yet, this is awesome news
Indeed! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
I own a bottle of crown royal #xr #Red & #Blue 💰💰💰💰
Well done! Merry Christmas🥃🥃🥃
I also live in Winnipeg. My wife and I on trips to GRAND FORKS, N D would bring back Crown Royal XR. I just collected it because I Iove the bottle. The taste is very smooth. We have 2 unopened cases 12 in total and 9 singles for a total of 21 bottles. ALL UNOPENED AND FULL. ALL bought 2006 to 2012 All are CROWN ROYAL EXTRA RARE RED WATERLOO, ONTARIO. Paid $130 US per bottle back then from Happy Harry's.
Well done.
@@WhiskyWhistle yeah i was offered $400 us 3 yrs ago each by a wine store. i said no. they go into our will can't be sold by individuals even though its only a liquor offence i never planned on selling they are worth 1400 to 2500 us each and the longer we live the more valuable it gets and the more our kids will get when sold in estate sale by executor
How can I keep up with new releases? Where can I see a list of what has been released? Crown royals website doesn't list all of them. What are all of the nobles that been released?
It’s best to search for news of crown Royal or contact your local purveyor of whisky to let you know when something comes in! The latest noble collection release is winter wheat
Only ever had the classic/standard Crown Royal (review coming soon). Without saying too much...just found it incredibly bland.
Good to hear your thoughts on these offerings Mark. Still beautiful bottles. Even the standard.
Cheers.
It is a tad but great for mixing or on ice in summer. For sippers like us CR Black is nice or Blenders Mash(can you get it there?) Northern Harvest also is a nice cheap Rye experience. The Noble Collection go one up. Yup, though kitchy, branding is on point! Cheers brother🥃🥃🥃🥃
We really struggle to get many good Canadian whiskeys here buddy. I absolutely LOVE Lot 40. It's easily one of my favourite "world" whiskys but....they do say you guys keep all the good stuff for yourselves 😉😄.
@@WhiskeyNovice The US gets almost all Crown Royal special releases and better age stated releases. Canada virtually gets nothing of interest from Crown Royal. CR 18 at $200 Cad is a hard pass. Cheers
@@peterwhite507 that's insane. It's almost like the fact that, after a short drive from my house, I can see Islay and Campbeltown but, if I can actually get my hands on some of their finest...I'll pay twice/three times or maybe more for it, than they do in places like Bulgaria or Belgium.
Whisky areas, distribution and pricing are definately weird and wonderful.
Cheers.
My best buddy got me the 18 for Cmas! Can't wait!
Wait. You opened it??? 🧐
@@WhiskyWhistle No he told me. I guess thinking I'll get him something as good!
So I've had all 3 XR's now, (Still have a red and blue stashed away ;). I highly suggest throwing any one of these in the freezer over night and trying them cold! It will bring life to the palate notes. I find them delicious either way and am very happy crown brought an XR back to market for us to enjoy!
Interesting call, Rob! I’ll try throwing a sample in the freezer and trying it. For those up in the cold like me in Winnipeg, if the needle hits -30°C or lower you can make yourself a Crown XR 18 Popsicle. You’re welcome!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle fellow Canadian! Enjoying my 18yr while I watch.
Great to hear. -26.5 last night in Winterpeg 🥶
Will this be a special release one and done or more frequent release
That’s a great question, Steiner, I’ll see if I can get it answered. My gut tells me it’s the replacement for Crown XR blue.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃
Dude, the popped collar is unnecessary. It's almost 2022.
Merry Christmas!
Does color really matter with Canadian? You can add coloring to it.
Check out these colours ruclips.net/video/sxhPkss9EvI/видео.html
LOL god this is hilarious!! I'd say great whisky!!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
I've been collecting Crown Royal for about 6 years. The only bottles I do not have are Red Bag, Cask No. 16, and this. I would be disappointed if I did not get at least one.
I would too! Cheers🥃🥃🥃