Crown Royal is a blended Canadian whisky (a type of whiskey), not a bourbon, rum, or vodka.

Quick Scoop

  • Crown Royal is classified as Canadian whisky.
  • More specifically, it’s a blended Canadian whisky made from multiple grain whiskies (including corn, rye, and barley) that are aged and then combined.
  • It’s often 80 proof (40% ABV) for the standard “Crown Royal Deluxe” bottle.
  • Because it’s made in Canada under Canadian whisky rules, it does not meet the legal definition of bourbon (which is a specific American whiskey style).

How people usually drink it

  • Neat or on the rocks, thanks to its smooth, mellow profile.
  • Mixed into classic whisky cocktails like an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or Whisky Sour.

So if you’re wondering “what type of liquor is Crown Royal?”: it’s a smooth, blended Canadian whisky.

TL;DR: Crown Royal = blended Canadian whisky (whiskey), not bourbon or any other liquor category.

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