Crown Royal XO Canadian Whisky
Crown Royal XO Canadian Whisky is a premium Canadian whisky bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Part of Crown Royal's Master Series, it takes the brand's signature blend and gives it an extra maturation in cognac casks — the "XO" marks the extra aging — for brandy-like fruitiness and a silkier mouthfeel.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement
- Origin: Canada — Crown Royal Distillery, Gimli, Manitoba
- Production: Blend of 50 of Crown Royal's whiskies (brand-described), finished in cognac casks; grey-gold felt bag
Cognac Casks Meet Canadian Whisky
The "XO" on the label is the giveaway: this is Crown Royal's extra-matured expression. The master blenders take the signature blend — Crown Royal describes it as fifty of their finest whiskies — and lay it down in cognac casks for a secondary maturation. The French oak adds richer dried fruit, a touch of brandy-like dryness and a silkier texture than standard Crown Royal, while independent coverage notes the casks are French Limousin oak ex-cognac barrels. It succeeds the discontinued Cask No. 16 in the lineup and arrives in a premium bottle with a grey-gold felt bag. Among Canadian whiskies, XO is the connoisseur's pick in the Crown Royal family — compare it against the rest of the Crown Royal collection.
Tasting Notes
Muted and mild on the nose — vanilla, caramel and light oak. The palate is balanced with vanilla, spice and rich dried fruit. The finish is medium-length: light vanilla, subtle spice, smooth.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat or with a single large cube to let the cognac-cask fruit show. It also makes a refined Manhattan with sweet vermouth and bitters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does XO mean for Crown Royal? The "XO" marks the extra maturation — 50 Crown Royal whiskies finished in French cognac casks for added complexity, dryness and silkiness.
Is Crown Royal XO limited edition? No — it is part of Crown Royal's permanent premium lineup, grouped as a Master Series whisky.
Is Crown Royal XO sweet or dry? Balanced — smooth and slightly sweet up front with a drier, oaky finish from the cognac-cask maturation.
Buy Crown Royal XO online at Del Mesa Liquor — cognac-cask-finished Canadian whisky, shipping in San Diego, CA.
