Crown Royal in Westford: bottles and flavors we carry

Crown Royal is a Canadian blended whisky, and CBC Liquors on Littleton Rd in Westford carries Deluxe, Marquis, 18 Year, Peach, Blackberry and Chocolate. This guide explains how each one differs, how to drink it, and how to pick up or get it delivered. Every bottle is on the Crown Royal brand page.

What is Crown Royal?

Crown Royal is a blended Canadian whisky. Blended means the maker combines different whiskies, often aged in different casks, to get one consistent flavor. Canadian whisky tends to be lighter and smoother than many American styles, with a gentle sweetness and little harshness.

The brand is made in Gimli, Manitoba, and is known for its purple cloth bag with gold drawstrings. The whisky is usually bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume, or 80 proof, though flavored versions and special releases can differ, so check the label.

If you are used to bourbon, expect a softer, rounder profile. Bourbon is made mostly from corn and aged in new charred oak, which gives it a bolder vanilla and caramel character. Crown Royal reads as a more mellow pour by comparison.

Which Crown Royal bottles does CBC Liquors carry?

We carry six Crown Royal products for Westford customers: Crown Royal Deluxe, Crown Royal Marquis, Crown Royal 18 Year, Crown Royal Peach Whiskey, Crown Royal Blackberry Whisky and Crown Royal CHOCOLATE.

The first three are the whisky bottles that differ by blend and age. The last three are flavored whiskies, which add a fruit or chocolate note to the base spirit.

The Crown Royal brand page shows what is in stock today, with our own best sellers listed first. Stock changes, so look at the page before you drive over.

What is Crown Royal Deluxe, and is it the one to start with?

Deluxe is the original blend and the bottle most people mean when they say Crown Royal. It is a smooth blended Canadian whisky with soft vanilla, light fruit and a little oak on the finish.

If you have not tried the brand, Deluxe is the clearest picture of what Crown Royal tastes like. It works neat, over ice, and in mixed drinks, so one bottle covers many uses.

It is also a sensible starting point if you are comparing the range. Once you know Deluxe, the other bottles are easier to place: Marquis and 18 Year are step-ups in the blend, and the flavored bottles are variations on the same base.

How do Marquis and Crown Royal 18 Year differ from Deluxe?

Marquis and 18 Year are made for sipping rather than mixing. They are the bottles to look at if you want something more considered than the everyday pour.

An age statement such as 18 Year tells you that the youngest whisky in the bottle spent at least 18 years in the barrel. Long aging usually means more oak influence, more depth and a smoother finish, because the spirit has had years to mellow. It does not guarantee you will like it more, only that it will taste different.

For a Deluxe drinker, a good way to compare is to pour them side by side, neat or with a few drops of water. Water opens the aroma and lets you notice what the extra aging adds.

If you are choosing for someone else, ask us at the counter. We can tell you what is on the shelf and help match it to how they drink.

What are the flavored Crown Royal whiskies?

Crown Royal Peach, Blackberry and Chocolate are flavored whiskies. They start with the Crown Royal base and add the named flavor, which makes them sweeter and more fruit-forward or dessert-like than Deluxe.

Because they are sweeter, they are often poured over ice, with soda, or with a splash of a mixer. Peach pairs naturally with ginger ale or lemonade. Blackberry suits cranberry or a squeeze of lime. Chocolate is usually served cold on its own or alongside coffee and dessert.

If you are building a drinks table, mixers are stocked here too, so you can pick up the soda and juices when you collect the bottles.

How do you drink Crown Royal?

There is no wrong way, but a few simple ones work well. Neat shows the whisky as it is. On the rocks mellows it as the ice melts. A splash of water opens up the aroma.

For mixed drinks, Deluxe suits the classics: with ginger ale, with cola, or in an old fashioned built with sugar, bitters and an orange peel. The soft profile means the whisky does not fight the other ingredients.

If you want to branch out from Crown Royal, the wider whiskey section runs through rye, Irish whiskey and Scotch. Each has its own character, and Canadian whisky sits at the gentler end.

As with any spirit, pour it at your own pace and make sure everyone getting home has a safe way to do it.

How do you keep an open bottle?

Store the bottle upright, with the cap tightly closed, away from direct sunlight and heat. A cupboard or bar cart out of the sun works fine.

Whisky does not age in the bottle the way wine can, so an unopened bottle will taste the same years from now. Once it is open, oxygen slowly changes the aroma over a long period, which matters most with bottles that are left nearly empty for months.

The purple bag is more than decoration. It is a tidy way to store the bottle and keep it out of the light, and many people keep theirs for that reason.

How do you get Crown Royal from CBC Liquors in Westford?

You can walk in at 142 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886. We are open Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pickup runs on the same hours.

We also offer delivery and shipping. Delivery hours are Sunday 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Our delivery areas cover Westford and nearby towns, including Chelmsford, Acton, Littleton and Lowell.

Customers rate us 4.7 out of 5 from 339 Google reviews. With 4,624 products in stock across 1,893 brands, you can pick up Crown Royal along with everything else for the evening in one stop. Anyone receiving alcohol must be 21 or older.