Crown Royal XR Extra Rare Blended Canadian Whisky is aged for 18 years to achieve its famous flavor profile and mouthfeel. The aging process happens in the distillery’s hometown of Gimli, Manitoba, famous for its 1.5 million barrels of whisky, while blending and bottling happen in Amherstburg, Ontario. Crown Royal XR takes inspiration from Scotland for its blending and aging process — like the Scots, Crown Royal blends whiskeys made from different grain types to achieve their final product.