Does anyone here have a bottle of Crown Royal XR?

**tx99z28** · March 22nd, 2007, 07:28 PM

I'm considering buying one, here's the info from wikipedia: Crown Royal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In 2006, Crown Royal XR (extra rare) was introduced in the US by allocation and the Canadian market (initially, only in Ontario, Alberta). This limited-release special blend of Crown Royal is sold in numbered bottles, and is made from the last batch of whiskey distilled at the Waterloo distillery. After mothballing in 1992, the Waterloo Distillery burned down in 1993, with only a small and finite amount of whisky being left behind. As a point of comparison, in February 2007, a .750 liter bottle of Crown Royal could typically be purchased in the United States for around US $18; a .750l bottle of Special Reserve for $US 40, and a .750l bottle of Crown Royal XR for US $140.

**Joey** · March 22nd, 2007, 07:44 PM

I've grown away from that blended whisky taste. But would one buy this as an investment, or to actually drink? I can't imagine it being as good as a single barrel scotch of the same age

**tx99z28** · March 22nd, 2007, 07:46 PM

I would probably hold onto it for a long time. What kind of scotch are you talking about, I need some suggestions

**Joey** · March 22nd, 2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tx99z28

What kind of scotch are you talking about, I need some suggestions

Honestly, the only one I have tried is Macallen 12 year old (which was really awesome) got it for about $40. The high price is whats keeps me from trying more scotch. If you want some more suggestions, I would ask absolom, or Nova5, they are scotch guys from what I understand.