In honor of Tales of the Cocktail 2011: Destination - Vancouver Most American drinkers forget that Canada produces some first class whiskeys. During the spring of 2010, Crown Royal added an obsidian colored jewel to its line-up of Purple and Yellow clad whiskeys called Crown Royal Black. Crown Royal Black (or CR Black) is a pepper flavored, stouthearted spirit that might make some question their allegiance to American made whiskeys. Straight up, on the rocks or even in a cocktail, CR Black holds its own while allowing the other ingredients to play nicely in a glass. The combination of whiskey and ginger ale (sometimes called a Horse's Neck or Presbyterian ) has become staple for American whiskey imbibers. It's as exciting as nails in a hardware store and as common as paperclips in an office. The modern answer to that stale classic is called the Black King . The Black King : 1.5 oz of Crown Royal Black 1 oz of Ginger Ale 1/2 oz of Stirrings Bitter Lemon cocktail soda Pour every