Crown Royal Extra Rare 32 Year 750ML

Crown Royal Extra Rare 32 Year 750ML is an ultra-aged blended Canadian whisky bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 750ml bottle. This expression stands apart as one of the oldest releases in Crown Royal's portfolio, featuring some of the final batches of whisky produced at the now-closed LaSalle distillery before its 1993 shuttering.

Quick Facts: ABV: 46% (92 Proof)  |  Origin: Manitoba, Canada  |  32 Year Age Statement  |  Distillery: Crown Royal (Gimli) / LaSalle Distillery

Production & Heritage

Crown Royal's home base is its Gimli distillery on the shores of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, but the Extra Rare 32 Year draws its character from whiskies produced at the historic LaSalle distillery on Montreal's Île de Montréal. LaSalle closed its doors in 1993, and its remaining cask inventory has become increasingly scarce, making each subsequent release from those stocks rarer than the last. The whiskies in this blend were distilled using Coffey stills — the only ones of their kind in North America at the time — and aged in used barrels for no fewer than three decades. The island's surrounding water sources were long credited with giving LaSalle's output its distinctive full body and richness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Dried fig and toasted oak emerge first, followed by waves of toffee, rich vanilla, and warm baking spices. A layer of dried apricot adds depth as the whisky opens in the glass.

Taste: The entry is silky and rounded, with deep caramel and honeyed grain leading into a mid-palate of roasted nuts, honeyed raisins, and polished oak. Cinnamon and clove surface at the peak, balanced by a persistent sweetness that never turns cloying.

Finish: Exceptionally long and layered, with lingering dried fruit, warm spice, and toasted oak fading slowly. The texture remains velvety throughout, leaving a refined warmth that rewards patience.

How to Drink Extra Rare 32 Year

A whisky aged this long deserves to be savored neat at room temperature, or with a few drops of water to unlock additional aromatic complexity. The depth and refinement here would be overshadowed in most cocktail applications, but for those inclined to mix with rare spirits, consider these: an Old Fashioned, where the whisky's caramel and baking spice notes harmonize with bitters and a sugar cube; a Vieux Carré, where its oak-driven complexity stands up alongside sweet vermouth and Bénédictine; or a Toronto Cocktail, a classic Canadian whisky serve with Fernet-Branca that can complement the dried fruit and spice character.

Best For

• Gifting a serious whisky collector or Canadian whisky enthusiast
• Marking a milestone anniversary, retirement, or once-in-a-lifetime celebration
• Adding a rare, finite bottle to a curated spirits cabinet
• Side-by-side tastings comparing ultra-aged Canadian whiskies

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Extra Rare 32 Year taste like? It delivers deep caramel, honeyed grain, and roasted nuts on a silky palate, with dried fig, cinnamon, clove, and polished oak throughout a long, warming finish.

How does Extra Rare 32 Year compare to Crown Royal 31 Year? Both belong to Crown Royal's Higher Marques series featuring aged LaSalle distillery stocks, but the 32 Year represents an additional year of maturation and a different blending selection. Each release draws from a finite and diminishing inventory of LaSalle casks, making direct comparison a matter of specific batch character.

Is Extra Rare 32 Year good for sipping neat? Yes — this is primarily a neat-sipping whisky, with three decades of aging producing a complexity and velvety texture best appreciated without dilution or mixing.

Where is Extra Rare 32 Year made? The whiskies in this blend were distilled at the LaSalle distillery on Île de Montréal in Quebec, Canada, which operated until 1993, with Crown Royal's primary operations now based at their Gimli distillery in Manitoba.

What foods pair well with Extra Rare 32 Year? Dark chocolate truffles complement the whisky's deep caramel notes; aged Comté or Gruyère cheese echoes its nutty complexity; crème brûlée mirrors the toffee and vanilla character; dried fruit and nut platters reinforce the fig and roasted nut profile; and smoked duck breast provides a savory counterpoint to the whisky's sweetness.

What sizes does Extra Rare 32 Year come in? Crown Royal Extra Rare 32 Year is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Extra Rare 32 Year worth the price? This positions firmly in the ultra-premium tier of Canadian whisky, justified by its 32-year age statement and the inclusion of irreplaceable LaSalle distillery stocks that grow scarcer with each release — making it both a drinking experience and a collectible.

Why Extra Rare 32 Year?

The defining differentiator here is finite supply: the LaSalle distillery has been closed for over 30 years, and every bottle drawn from its remaining cask inventory brings the world closer to the last drop. Few Canadian whiskies carry an age statement this long, and fewer still come from a distillery whose output can never be replicated. The Coffey still distillation — unique in North America — gave these whiskies a grain character that three decades of oak maturation have transformed into something remarkably layered. For collectors and enthusiasts of Canadian whisky, the Extra Rare 32 Year represents a genuine piece of distilling history in liquid form.