Crown Royal Regal Apple is the latest addition to the Crown Royal Whisky family. As the leading Canadian Whisky in America it is no surprise they too embrace the continually soaring flavor trends in the spirits business. We were fortunate enough to be invited to a very intimate tasting at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Held at a private suite at the Brooklyn Nets stadium, guests were treated to Crown Royal, top tier hospitality, food and of course NBA basketball. Master of Whiskey Joe Gratkowski was on site to explain how the well-known, premium taste of Crown Royal whisky is infused with natural apple flavors.

Upon tasting this new selection we found Regal Apple to be smooth with a very pleasurable finish on the palette. On the nose we got ripe green apples with underlying notes of currant and spice.

Even more intriguing were some of the customized cocktails recipes served at the event. Mixologist Josh Fossitt of The Nomad was also in the house and shared with the crowd how to expand on the rich flavors of Crown Royal Regal Apple:

CROWNAPPLE:

• 1.5oz Crown Royal Regal Apple
• Shake over ice and serve as a shot

CROWNBERRY APPLE:

• 1.5oz Crown Royal Regal Apple
• 4oz Cranberry Juice
• Serve in a rocks glass over ice and garnish with apple wedge

THE APPLE PICKER:

• 1.5oz Crown Royal Regal Apple
• 4oz Lemon-Lime Soda
• Lime wedge to garnish
• Serve in a tall glass over ice

We want to sincerely thank Crown Royal and the Taylor Strategy agency (Candice & Christina) for the invite and but more importantly for our new membership to the Society of the Crown. Cheers!