Crown Royal Salted Caramel 750ML

Crown Royal Salted Caramel 750ML is a flavored Canadian whisky blending salted caramel flavoring with Crown Royal's signature base, bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof). Released as a limited seasonal expression during the winter holiday months, it earned a Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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

Production & Heritage

Crown Royal has distilled whisky in Gimli, Manitoba since 1939, when the brand was originally created to honor the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada. The Salted Caramel expression starts with a blend of Canadian whiskies made from a grain bill of rye, corn, and barley — approximately 80% of which is sourced from Manitoba — before being infused with natural salted caramel flavoring and bottled at 70 proof. Unlike Crown Royal's year-round flavored lineup (which includes Apple, Vanilla, and Maple), Salted Caramel is a seasonal limited release typically available only during the winter holiday season.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Buttery caramel and rich vanilla oakiness greet the nose first, followed by hints of caramel apple and warm cinnamon spice. The sweetness is forward but never cloying, anchored by faint grain character from the whisky base.

Taste: The entry is smooth and creamy, led by toffee and soft caramel that coat the palate. Mid-palate, gentle oak and whisky spice emerge to balance the sweetness, keeping the profile from tipping into dessert territory. A light salinity weaves through the middle registers, bridging the sweet and spiced notes.

Finish: Medium in length with a subtle touch of salt that lingers alongside fading vanilla and soft toffee. The lower proof keeps the finish gentle and approachable rather than warming.

How to Drink Salted Caramel

Served chilled or on the rocks, the salted caramel flavoring opens up nicely as the ice dilutes the sweetness slightly, letting the whisky spice come forward. It also functions well as a cocktail ingredient in several builds:

• Salted Caramel White Russian: Substituting this for standard whisky alongside coffee liqueur and cream plays into the toffee and vanilla notes naturally.
• Caramel Apple Mule: Paired with ginger beer and a splash of apple cider, the caramel and cinnamon-spice aromas amplify the autumn-inspired profile.
• Salted Caramel Espresso Martini: The salt finish and buttery sweetness balance espresso bitterness, creating a rich after-dinner cocktail.

Best For

• Holiday gifting for fans of flavored whisky
• After-dinner dessert pours during winter gatherings
• Building seasonal cocktails for Thanksgiving or Christmas parties
• Collectors seeking limited seasonal Crown Royal releases

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Salted Caramel taste like? Crown Royal Salted Caramel delivers a creamy profile dominated by buttery toffee, vanilla oak, and soft whisky spice, finishing with a distinctive subtle salt note. The lower 70-proof bottling keeps it smooth and approachable.

How does Salted Caramel compare to Crown Royal Apple? Crown Royal Apple leans into tart green apple flavor at the same 35% ABV, while Salted Caramel is richer and more dessert-forward with its toffee and salt profile. Both are flavored expressions from the same distillery, but Salted Caramel is a seasonal limited release whereas Apple is available year-round.

Is Salted Caramel good for sipping neat? At 70 proof with prominent caramel sweetness, it works well as a chilled sipper or on the rocks, especially for those who prefer sweeter, lower-proof spirits over cask-strength or unflavored whisky.

Where is Salted Caramel made? Crown Royal Salted Caramel is produced at the Crown Royal Distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada, where the brand has operated since 1939 on the shores of Lake Winnipeg.

What foods pair well with Salted Caramel? Pecan pie or bread pudding mirror the toffee sweetness; dark chocolate truffles contrast the salt finish; sharp aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint; apple crisp echoes the caramel-apple aromatic notes; and vanilla bean ice cream creates a simple affogato-style dessert pairing.

What sizes does Salted Caramel come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle. Availability of other sizes may vary by market due to its limited seasonal distribution.

Is Salted Caramel worth the price? Crown Royal Salted Caramel positions as an accessible flavored whisky within the brand's seasonal portfolio. Its limited availability during the holiday season adds collectibility, and the Silver Medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition supports its quality within the flavored Canadian whisky category.

Why Salted Caramel?

What separates this expression from the crowded flavored whisky shelf is its seasonal scarcity — once winter stock sells through, it typically disappears until the following year. The Silver Medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition confirms that the caramel infusion is executed with enough restraint to let the underlying Canadian whisky grain character show through. At 70 proof, it sits at the sweet spot between liqueur-level softness and enough backbone to hold up in cocktails without drowning under mixers. For fans of Crown Royal's core blend who want a holiday-specific indulgence, this limited release delivers a focused, well-balanced take on the salted caramel flavor profile.