Crown Royal Regal Apple 750ML

Crown Royal Regal Apple 750ML is a flavored Canadian whisky infused with Regal Gala apple distillate, bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) in a 750ml bottle. It earned 94 points at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, placing it among the highest-rated flavored whiskies in its class.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35% (70 Proof)  |  Origin: Manitoba, Canada  |  Flavored Canadian Whisky  |  Distillery: Crown Royal Distillery, Gimli

Production & Heritage

Crown Royal Regal Apple is produced at the Crown Royal Distillery in Gimli, Manitoba — a facility situated on the shores of Lake Winnipeg that has been producing Canadian whisky for decades. The base spirit is a blend of rye, corn, and barley whiskies, with approximately 80% of the grain sourced from Manitoba and surrounding provinces. What distinguishes this expression from many flavored competitors is its use of Regal Gala apples that are soaked and distilled to capture a crisp apple essence; that apple distillate is then blended into the whisky rather than simply adding artificial flavoring after the fact.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright green apple leads immediately, followed by cinnamon, caramel, and a touch of citrus. The nose balances the bold apple character with the warm, familiar spice notes of the base Crown Royal blend.

Taste: The entry is crisp and slightly tart with unmistakable green apple at the forefront. At mid-palate, layers of cream, caramel, and light vanilla emerge alongside hints of walnut and maple syrup. The overall impression is sweet but not cloying, with enough spice to keep the apple from dominating entirely.

Finish: Smooth and moderately long, with apple sweetness lingering alongside soft oak and a whisper of warm spice. The finish maintains a full-bodied quality that grounds the fruit-forward profile.

How to Drink Regal Apple

Regal Apple is versatile enough for neat sipping, though it truly shines over ice, which tempers the sweetness and amplifies the crisp apple character. It also performs well as a cocktail ingredient in these specific drinks:

• Washington Apple: A classic pairing with cranberry juice and sour apple schnapps — Regal Apple adds smoother whisky depth than schnapps alone.
• Apple Crown & Ginger: Simply combined with ginger ale over ice, the ginger spice plays off the apple's tartness for a refreshing highball.
• Apple Old Fashioned: Subbed in for traditional bourbon with a dash of aromatic bitters, the apple distillate adds a seasonal twist to the classic template.

Best For

• Introducing whisky-hesitant drinkers to Canadian blends through an approachable flavor profile
• Autumn and holiday entertaining where apple-forward cocktails suit the seasonal table
• Casual gifting for fans of flavored spirits who already enjoy Crown Royal's core range
• Building a flavored whisky cocktail menu at home without requiring multiple modifiers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Regal Apple taste like? Crown Royal Regal Apple leads with crisp, sweet-tart green apple on the palate, supported by caramel, light vanilla, and warm cinnamon spice from the underlying Canadian whisky blend.

How does Regal Apple compare to Jim Beam Apple? Jim Beam Apple is bourbon-based at 35% ABV with a heavier, more liqueur-like apple sweetness, while Crown Royal Regal Apple uses a Canadian blended whisky base and incorporates distilled Regal Gala apple essence for a crisper, lighter profile. Consumer rankings from blind tastings have placed Crown Royal Apple ahead of Jim Beam Apple among the most popular apple-flavored whiskies.

Is Regal Apple good for cocktails? Regal Apple is one of the most cocktail-friendly flavored whiskies available, working especially well in highballs with ginger ale, in Washington Apples, and as a seasonal substitute in stirred classics like an Old Fashioned.

Where is Regal Apple made? Crown Royal Regal Apple is produced at the Crown Royal Distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada, located on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg. The grain used in the base whisky blend is primarily sourced from Manitoba and surrounding Canadian provinces.

What foods pair well with Regal Apple? Sharp cheddar cheese complements the apple sweetness with savory contrast. Pork chops or roasted pork tenderloin echo the classic apple-pork pairing. Pecan pie aligns with the caramel and nutty undertones. Brie on toast with honey mirrors the creamy mid-palate notes. Cinnamon-spiced desserts like apple crisp reinforce the whisky's aromatic profile.

What sizes does Regal Apple come in? Crown Royal Regal Apple is widely available in 750ml, 1L, 375ml, and 50ml miniature formats, with a 1.75L handle also commonly stocked.

Is Regal Apple worth the price? Regal Apple positions as an affordable, entry-level flavored whisky that delivers strong value for its category, particularly given its 94-point rating at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge — a score that outpaces many competitors at the same price tier.

Why Regal Apple?

The 94-point score from the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge is not a routine achievement for a flavored whisky, and it speaks to the quality of the apple distillate process Crown Royal employs. Rather than relying solely on added flavoring, the distillery soaks and distills Regal Gala apples to produce a separate apple spirit that is then married with the blended whisky — a production step that gives the final product a more integrated, natural apple character. The base blend of rye, corn, and barley whiskies provides enough backbone to keep this from reading as a simple apple liqueur. For anyone seeking a flavored whisky that balances genuine fruit character with recognizable whisky structure, Regal Apple remains a category benchmark.