Crown Royal Black Canadian Whisky
Crown Royal Black Canadian Whisky is a Canadian whisky bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Matured in heavily charred oak barrels and bottled higher than standard Crown Royal, Black is the brand's own robust-leaning expression — Gold medalist at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement
- Origin: Canada — Crown Royal Distillery, Gimli, Manitoba
- Production: Blended Canadian whisky matured in charred oak barrels, blended at higher proof; black felt bag with gold trim
The Bold Side of Crown Royal
Crown Royal built its name on smoothness — but Black is what happens when the master blenders aim for depth instead. The blend is married in heavily charred oak barrels that push deeper oak character into the whisky, then bottled at 45% ABV versus the standard 40%, keeping that intensity on the palate. Diageo's own 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition results confirm a Gold medal for Black. The distillery sits on Lake Winnipeg in Gimli, Manitoba — the same home of the original 1939 blend — and Black ships in a black felt bag with gold trim instead of the classic purple. Among Canadian whiskies, this is the pick for drinkers who want more proof and more oak; the full Crown Royal collection shows the smoother side.
Tasting Notes
Deeper oak with sweet maple notes on the nose. The palate is creamy and velvety, with dried-fruit notes dominated by fig. The finish brings deeper bourbon-style notes, smooth at the higher proof.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks — the 90-proof frame handles ice without thinning. It is also the best Crown Royal for a bold Manhattan or an Old Fashioned with real backbone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Crown Royal Black different from regular Crown Royal? It is bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) vs. 80 proof, matured in charred oak barrels for a richer, more robust profile with deeper oak and bourbon-style notes.
What does Crown Royal Black taste like? Sweet maple and oak on the nose, a creamy palate of dried fruit (fig), and a smooth finish with bourbon-like depth at higher proof.
What proof is Crown Royal Black? 90 proof (45% ABV).
Crown Royal Black is available online at Del Mesa Liquor — order today and taste the bold side of Canadian whisky in San Diego, CA.