Crown Royal Alcohol Content
Crown Royal Fine De Luxe, the original in the purple bag, is 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof.2 A 1.5 oz shot is 1.0 standard drink.
The flavors are weaker. Crown Royal Regal Apple, Peach, and Vanilla are all 35%.4,5,6 Crown Royal Black is the strongest regular bottle at 45%.3
Crown Royal ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
The labels list 17 servings of 1.5 oz in a 750 ml bottle. Each serving of Crown Royal Black holds 0.7 fl oz of pure alcohol, and each serving of the flavors holds 0.5.3,4
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Crown Royal?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 40% ABV, here is how Crown Royal adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz shot | 40% | 1.0 |
| 50 ml mini bottle | 40% | 1.1 |
| 375 ml bottle | 40% | 8.5 |
| 750 ml bottle | 40% | 16.9 |
| 1.75 L bottle | 40% | 39.5 |
A 750 ml bottle of Crown Royal is about 17 standard drinks.
Crown Royal vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 1.5 oz shot |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Royal Black | 45% | 1.1 |
| Crown Royal Fine De Luxe | 40% | 1.0 |
| Jack Daniel’s | 40% | 1.0 |
| Hennessy | 40% | 1.0 |
| Crown Royal Apple | 35% | 0.9 |
| Fireball | 33% | 0.8 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Crown Royal Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many shots of Crown Royal reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Crown Royal Alcohol FAQ
What proof is Crown Royal?
Crown Royal Fine De Luxe is 80 proof (40% ABV). Crown Royal Black is 90 proof, and the Apple, Peach, and Vanilla flavors are 70 proof.
Is Crown Royal Apple weaker than regular Crown?
Yes. Regal Apple is 35% and regular Crown Royal is 40%, so a shot of Apple has about 12% less alcohol.
How many shots are in a bottle of Crown Royal?
The label lists 17 servings of 1.5 oz in a 750 ml bottle. A 1.75 L bottle has about 39.
How many shots of Crown Royal get you drunk?
Each shot is 1.0 standard drink. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
To see how Crown Royal affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 23059001000808. Crown Royal Fine De Luxe label, 80 proof. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23059001000819. Crown Royal Black label, 45% alc./vol. (90 proof); serving facts. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23143001000407. Crown Royal Regal Apple label, 35% alc./vol. (70 proof); serving facts. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23145001000688. Crown Royal Peach label, 35% alc./vol. (70 proof). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23173001000406. Crown Royal Vanilla label, 35% alc./vol. (70 proof). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.