About This Whiskey
Mister Sam is a cask strength blend of American and Canadian whiskies from the Sazerac Company, named in honour of Samuel Bronfman, the Montreal businessman who built Seagram.
The first Mister Sam was bottled at the Old Montreal Distillery at 66.9% ABV and sold in the United States and Canada, 1,200 bottles in all.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Brown sugar, cedar and pipe tobacco, then maple, orange peel, dark cherry and a hint of mint.
- Palate: Thick and warm, with raisins, stewed plums and cherry, then nutmeg, cinnamon and peppermint.
- Finish: Long, with polished oak, cherry cordial and a cool spearmint lift.
Serving & Food
At almost 67%, keep food simple: aged Gouda, dark chocolate with cherries, or candied pecans.
Good to Know
What comes with it? A wooden case and a copy of From Little Acorns.
Are there later batches? Yes, in 2021, 2023 and 2025, each at a different strength.
Product Details
| Producer | Sazerac |
| ABV | 66.9% (133.8 proof) |
| Size | 750mL |
| Edition | 2019, first batch |
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About the Distillery
Sazerac owns distilleries on both sides of the border, including Buffalo Trace and Barton 1792 in Kentucky and the Old Montreal Distillery in Quebec. That spread of stock is what made this blend possible.