“Jim Murray’s 2016 Whisky Bible” named Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye the 2016 World Whiskey of the Year, making it the first time a Canadian whiskey has received the title. “Crown Royal Northern Harvest pops up out of nowhere and changes the game,” said renowned whiskey writer Murray. He awarded the whiskey 97.5 out of 100 points. Crown Royal Northern Harvest was first released in the U.S. in early 2015. The 90-proof whiskey is the brand’s first blended 90% whiskey with a smooth and spicy flavor profile.