Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
World Whisky of the Year landed in 2016. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye fills a 750 mL bottle at 45% alcohol, and the label states 90% rye whisky. Baking spice, cereal and light wood lead the nose.
The Gimli plant on Lake Winnipeg distils and ages the Crown Royal range, with Manitoba crews on site. A legal line on the US page puts the firm in New York, and rye farms are not named.
Butterscotch and spiced vanilla show before a soft pepper note, and the finish stays creamy. It runs hotter.
Product Highlights
- •Jim Murray's Whisky Bible award, 2016
- •Master blenders built the 90% rye mash
- •Pepper shows after the butterscotch
- •Green neck label, not the purple house band
- •En-ca page uses the slug crown-royal-rye
Category
Our Canadian score
Some Canadian ties
Company’s own label claim: “Blended Canadian Whisky”
Foreign owned, distilled in Manitoba. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is 90% rye from the Gimli range. The firm on the US page sits in New York, and grain farms stay unnamed.
Score breakdown (95% evidenced, high confidence)
“The distillery employs roughly 76 people who distill, mature, blend and run Crown Royal’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation”
“Every drop is crafted from resilient natural ingredients that were born to weather our challenging Canadian conditions.”
“The distillery employs roughly 76 people who distill, mature, blend and run Crown Royal’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Made In
- Gimli, Manitoba
- Owned By
- Crown Royal Co., New York
- Size
- 750 mL
- Alcohol
- 45% alc./vol.
- Rye Share
- 90% rye whisky
- Grain Farms
- Not stated
Where to Buy
Product Information
Warnings
- For adults of legal drinking age. Drink in moderation.
Additional Details
- Abv:45%
- Rye:90%
- Tasting Notes:
- Nose:Baking spices, cereal, light wood
- Finish:Smooth and creamy
- Palate:Gentle oak tones, rich butterscotch, spiced vanilla and soft peppery notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye made in Canada?
Yes. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is part of the range distilled in Gimli, and the glass reads Canadian whisky.
Who named Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye whisky of the year?
Jim Murray, in his 2016 Whisky Bible. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye was the first Canadian whisky to take that title.
What company is printed on the US page?
New York, NY. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye names The Crown Royal Company under the strength line.
How does the nose differ from the house blend?
Spice and cereal, not fruit. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye opens with baking spices and light wood, then pepper on the tongue.
Is there a Canadian URL for this bottle?
Yes. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye also lives at the en-ca path crown-royal-rye, which repeats the 2016 award line.
Does Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye need the fridge?
No. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye has no chill instruction on the page, so keep the cap on at room temperature.
