Crown Royal XO Blended Canadian Whisky. Balanced with hints of vanilla, spice and rich dried fruit, our XO whisky is blended with our finest whiskies and finished in cognac casks. Made with the signature smoothness of traditional Crown Royal, our whisky is matured to perfection and will enhance any cocktail party or celebration. Simply serve in a chilled glass for a refreshing tasting whisky neat. Includes one 80 proof 750 mL bottle of XO Blended Canadian Whisky. First created in 1939 as a gift for the king and queen of England, a Canadian entrepreneur created a blend of 50 whiskies and wrapped a bottle in a regal purple bag with gold stitching.