On Tuesday, Crown Royal announced a surprising new release: Crown Royal Single Malt. The 90-proof whisky was distilled at the brand's Valleyfield Distillery in Canada from 100% malted barley grains.

single malt whiskey. The Malt Tax was a major turning point for 18th century whiskey production in Ireland and Scotland. Introduced by the crown in 1725, it significantly increased the cost of ...