{"product_id":"crown-royal-noble-collection-16-year-old-rye-whisky","title":"Crown Royal Noble Collection 16 Year Old Rye Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown Royal Noble Collection 16 Year Old Rye is the fifth and most age-forward expression in the Noble Collection series — a 90% rye mash whisky aged a minimum of 16 years in charred American white oak barrels, earning the Gold Medal at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and delivering a bold, spicy, and complex rye character that evolves through the palate from cinnamon and anise into creamy vanilla, caramel, and honeycomb.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 90% rye mash content matches the Northern Harvest Rye (the World Whisky of the Year winner) in grain intensity — at 16 years of aging, the rye character has had time to develop and mellow in ways that shorter-aged expressions cannot achieve. The result is a rye whisky that opens with assertive spice and evolves into unexpected creaminess and sweetness on the mid-palate, with a smooth finish that belies the intensity of the nose. At 45% ABV, it has the presence to hold up neat or with a single ice cube, which is the recommended serve for experiencing the full evolution of the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice — cinnamon, anise, and clove — with underlying caramel and dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens spicy, evolves into creamy vanilla, caramel, and honeycomb with hints of stone fruit; the 16-year aging integrates the rye intensity into a more complex whole\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and warming with a lasting warmth and lingering spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown Royal Distilling Company, Gimli, Manitoba, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Canadian Rye Whisky, Age Stated\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% rye\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 years minimum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred American white oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crown-royal\"\u003eCrown Royal expressions at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the Noble Collection 16 Year Rye compare to Northern Harvest Rye?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth use a 90% rye mash bill, but the Noble Collection 16 Year has 16 years of barrel aging vs. Northern Harvest Rye's younger age profile. The additional barrel time produces more complexity, deeper caramel integration, and a creamier mid-palate that Northern Harvest Rye doesn't achieve at its younger age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Noble Collection 16 Year Rye compare to Northern Harvest Rye?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both use 90% rye mash, but the Noble Collection 16 Year has 16 years of barrel aging vs. Northern Harvest Rye's younger profile — more complexity, deeper caramel, and a creamier mid-palate.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Crown Royal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904195596359,"sku":"082000792550","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/large_dd2169ad-cc7a-4632-9b28-e0b28f940984.jpg?v=1782422756","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/crown-royal-noble-collection-16-year-old-rye-whisky","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}