Updated May 2026.
Canadian whisky is a Canadian Food and Drug Regulations class — not bourbon, not a “cheap” TTB tier. Crown Royal Fine De Luxe is 40% Alc/Vol on crownroyal.com. A 1.5-ounce pour is one NIAAA drink. This is not a 2022 ranking and not a 2026 MSRP list.
Related: Buffalo Trace vs Crown Royal, Canadian whisky, Crown Royal.
Class vs sticker
| Reading tool | What it is | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian whisky | FDR B.02.020–B.02.023 | Use labeled ABV |
| Crown Royal Deluxe | 40% on-brand | 1.00 |
| Bourbon | Different TTB class | — |
| Sticker | Not a legal type | — |
A 750 mL 40% bottle is about 17 drinks. Four Deluxe pours are four drinks. Pour math: whiskey drinks.
Sources
- Crown Royal Fine De Luxe 40%. crownroyal.com.
- FDR B.02.020–B.02.023. NIAAA December 2025.