Can not speak for all Canadian Pinsiders, Crown Royal is great, and some people cringe when they see drinkers add Coca Cola, 7UP, or GingerAle to the whiskey. Crown Royal has been around since 1939.
Has a great classic flavour, when given as a gift it will make the recipient very happy.
Now there are new different flavours, never tried, so can't comment on the new blends.