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what kind of alcohol is crown royal

Crown Royal is a blended Canadian whisky , not a bourbon, vodka, or rum.

What kind of alcohol Crown Royal is

  • Crown Royal is classified as Canadian whisky, specifically a blended whisky made from multiple grain whiskies.
  • It is typically 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof), similar to most standard whiskies on the market.
  • Because it is produced in Canada and does not meet U.S. legal requirements for bourbon, it cannot be called bourbon, even though some versions may taste somewhat bourbon-like.

How Crown Royal is made

  • Crown Royal is made from a mix of grains, usually including corn, rye, and malted barley.
  • The whiskies are aged in oak barrels for at least three years, as required for Canadian whisky, before being blended to create the final product.

How Crown Royal is usually enjoyed

  • Many people drink Crown Royal neat or on the rocks because of its smooth, mellow character.
  • It also works well in classic whisky cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or whiskey sour.

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