Considering all the billboards I drive past everyday on US 59 and the fact that Crown Royal Black sponsors the Houston Texans I really had to review this whisky. Nice nose with rye, caramel and chocolate. A little prickle of alcohol as well (this comes at 45% ABV). The taste is sweet and has oak and vanilla, with a nice mouth feel and a long peppery finish with a bitter oak note. I prefer this to the standard Crown Royal. Go Texans!