Crown Royal Marquis
Blended Canadian Whisky | 750mL | 40% ABV (80 proof) — Crown Royal Marquis takes the signature Crown Royal blend — corn, rye, and malted barley whiskies from the Gimli Distillery in Manitoba, Canada — and finishes it in Caribbean rum casks. Launched in May 2025 in select U.S. markets (Georgia, Maryland, Washington D.C., and select military bases) before rolling out nationwide in 2026, Marquis is Crown Royal's nightlife play: it ships in a distinctive deep-purple glass bottle with signature serves built around it, the Marquis Daiquiri (pineapple, lime, simple syrup) and the Marquis Moment (pineapple, soda, lime). Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Rum-cask finishes are familiar in Scotch, but rare in Canadian whisky — and the Caribbean casks pull honey, brown sugar, and date-and-fig depth out of the Crown Royal blend. If Regal Apple is the party bottle, Marquis is its moodier, more tropical sibling.
Tasting notes
Honey, brown sugar, vanilla, with hints of date and fig; smooth finish (Diageo press notes).
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 750mL, 40% ABV — Crown Royal finished in Caribbean rum casks
- Signature blend of corn, rye, and malted barley from Gimli, Manitoba
- Distinctive deep-purple glass bottle
- Built for tropical cocktails: Marquis Daiquiri and Marquis Moment serves
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Build the Marquis Daiquiri: Marquis, pineapple, lime, and simple syrup, shaken and strained. Or the Marquis Moment: Marquis with pineapple, soda, and lime over ice. Neat or on a rock works too — the rum-cask honey notes carry it.
Frequently asked questions
How is Marquis different from Crown Royal Deluxe?
Same signature blend at its core, finished in Caribbean rum casks — adding honey, brown sugar, date, and fig notes the standard Deluxe doesn't have.
Is this a limited edition?
No — it launched in select markets in May 2025 and rolled out nationwide in 2026; it's a permanent addition to the lineup.
What's the best cocktail for it?
The brand's signatures: the Marquis Daiquiri (pineapple, lime, simple syrup) and the Marquis Moment (pineapple, soda, lime).
Where is Crown Royal made?
At the Gimli Distillery in Manitoba, Canada — every bottle of Crown Royal comes from there.