{"product_id":"crown-royal-northern-harvest-rye","title":"Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is the most acclaimed expression in the Crown Royal lineup — a 90% rye mash whisky that earned Jim Murray's World Whisky of the Year award in the 2016 Whisky Bible, the first Canadian whisky to receive the honor in the annual publication's history, producing a robust, complex, and genuinely rye-forward whisky that challenged the world's perception of Canadian whisky as a category of light, simple blends.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 90% rye mash content is exceptional even by rye whisky standards — most American straight ryes use a minimum 51% rye, with typical commercial ryes running 60–75% rye. Northern Harvest Rye at 90% rye is firmly in the territory of high-rye expressions normally associated with craft or boutique distilleries, producing the spice, fruit, and grain energy that the category's fans seek. At 45% ABV, it has more presence than standard Crown Royal without the harshness that sometimes accompanies high-rye productions at cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh fruit, baking spice, and warm rye grain with the signature Crown Royal smoothness providing a backdrop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and complex — rye spice, cloves, dried fruit, and grain energy balanced by caramel sweetness; more intensity than any other standard Crown Royal expression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and satisfying with lingering rye spice and dried fruit\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 Canadian Rye Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% rye\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\u003eWhy did Northern Harvest Rye win World Whisky of the Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Murray awarded it top honours in 2016 for its combination of complexity, balance, and value — the 90% rye mash produces genuine rye character rarely found at this price point, and the Crown Royal distillery's precision results in exceptional consistency. It remains a benchmark for Canadian rye whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Northern Harvest Rye compare to American straight ryes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 90% rye, Northern Harvest Rye has a higher rye content than most commercial American straight ryes. The Canadian production style produces a slightly different character — the spice is prominent but the spirit is smoother and less aggressive than many American high-rye expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why did Northern Harvest Rye win World Whisky of the Year?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Jim Murray awarded it 2016 World Whisky of the Year for combining complexity, balance, and value — the 90% rye mash produces genuine rye character rarely found at this price point.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Northern Harvest Rye compare to American straight ryes?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"At 90% rye it has more rye content than most commercial American straight ryes. The Canadian production style produces a similar spice profile but the spirit is smoother and less aggressive.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Crown Royal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904555061319,"sku":"082000773375","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/CROWNROYALNORTHERNHARVESTRYE.jpg?v=1782425968","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/crown-royal-northern-harvest-rye","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}