Crown Royal Regal Apple 1L

Crown Royal Regal Apple 1L is a flavored Canadian whisky infused with Regal Gala Apples, bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) in a 1-liter format. It earned 94 points at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge and a Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, placing it among the most recognized apple-flavored whiskies on the market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35%  |  Origin: Manitoba, Canada  |  Flavored Canadian Whisky  |  Distillery: Crown Royal, Gimli

Production & Heritage

Crown Royal is produced at its distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, where the brand's master blender hand-selects component whiskies built on a mashbill of rye, maize, and barley. For Regal Apple, the blended Canadian whisky base is infused with Regal Gala Apples and natural apple flavors, giving the expression its signature fruit-forward character. The use of a specific apple cultivar—Regal Gala—rather than generic apple flavoring distinguishes it from many flavored competitors that rely on synthetic profiles.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright green apple leads immediately, layered over subtle caramel and vanilla undertones carried by the whisky base. A faint sweetness rounds out the nose without becoming cloying.

Taste: Crisp, sweet-tart apple dominates the entry, quickly joined by warm caramel and soft baking spice at mid-palate. As it develops, hints of cream, walnut, and maple syrup emerge, adding unexpected depth beneath the apple core. The overall impression is full-bodied yet balanced, with the fruit and whisky components in proportion.

Finish: Smooth and moderately lingering, with refined apple sweetness that tapers gently into light spice. The caramel base note anchors the close and keeps it from fading too quickly.

How to Drink Regal Apple

Regal Apple is approachable chilled or over ice, where cold temperatures sharpen the apple crispness and tame residual sweetness. It also works as a versatile cocktail ingredient in three standout serves: the Washington Apple (with cranberry juice and sour apple schnapps) for a tart, balanced party drink; a Crown Apple and Ginger (lengthened with ginger ale) that plays the apple against warm spice; and an Apple Old Fashioned (with a dash of Angostura bitters and a cinnamon stick) for a more spirit-forward take that highlights the whisky underneath.

Best For

• Hosting casual gatherings where an easy-drinking, crowd-friendly whisky is needed
• Building a flavored-whisky cocktail menu at home
• Introducing someone to whisky who typically prefers sweeter spirits
• Fall and holiday entertaining where apple flavors complement the season

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Crown Royal Regal Apple taste like? It delivers a pronounced crisp green apple flavor balanced by caramel, vanilla, and light baking spice from the Canadian whisky base. The overall profile is sweet-tart, smooth, and fruit-forward.

How does Regal Apple compare to Jim Beam Apple? Crown Royal Regal Apple uses a blended Canadian whisky base with rye, maize, and barley, while Jim Beam Apple starts with a Kentucky bourbon base, giving it more corn-driven sweetness. In side-by-side tastings, Regal Apple is generally described as crisper and more tart, whereas Jim Beam Apple leans warmer and sweeter.

Is Regal Apple good for cocktails? Its bright apple character and moderate 35% ABV make it one of the more versatile flavored whiskies for mixed drinks, particularly long serves with ginger ale, cranberry juice, or sparkling cider.

Where is Crown Royal Regal Apple made? It is produced at the Crown Royal distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg in central Canada. All Crown Royal expressions are blended and bottled at this facility.

What foods pair well with Regal Apple? Sharp cheddar cheese highlights the apple tartness; smoked pork or ham plays off the caramel sweetness; pecan pie mirrors the walnut and maple notes; a simple charcuterie board with dried fruit balances the spirit's sweetness; and warm apple crisp echoes the core flavor in a dessert pairing.

What sizes does Crown Royal Regal Apple come in? Crown Royal Regal Apple is commonly available in 375ml, 750ml, and 1L bottles, with the 1L offering more volume for frequent use or entertaining.

Is Crown Royal Regal Apple worth the price? Regal Apple positions as an accessible, mid-shelf flavored whisky that punches above its price tier in competition results—its 94-point rating at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge is notably high for the flavored category.

Why Regal Apple?

A 94-point score from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge is uncommon territory for a flavored whisky, and it signals that the apple infusion here sits on a genuinely well-made Canadian blend rather than masking a thin base. The deliberate use of Regal Gala Apples gives the expression a natural, crisp tartness that separates it from competitors relying on more generic apple profiles. At 35% ABV, it retains enough structure for cocktails without overwhelming the drink with alcohol heat. For anyone building a home bar that includes a flavored whisky, the combination of verified competition results and versatile mixing ability makes this a defensible choice in a crowded field.