Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey — Sazerac Blended American & Canadian Whiskey, Cask Strength
Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey — Sazerac Blended American & Canadian Whiskey, Cask Strength
Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey — Sazerac Blended American & Canadian Whiskey, Cask Strength
Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey — Sazerac Blended American & Canadian Whiskey, Cask Strength
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Age: NAS (Highly Aged Reserve Blend) | Region: North America | Proof: Barrel Strength (See Bottle for Exact Proof)
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Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey is Sazerac's ultra-premium cross-border achievement, blending the finest American and Canadian whiskeys. Created by Master Blender Drew Mayville—the 4th and final Master Blender of the Seagram Company—this bottling honors Samuel Bronfman, the patriarch of the 20th century’s largest spirits empire. Composed from an elite inventory including Buffalo Trace, Barton 1792, and Old Montreal Distillery stocks, Mister Sam is a chiseled liquid tribute to a career-spanning blending philosophy.

The Legacy Distinction

Mister Sam is a structural outlier in the premium category, utilizing "carte blanche" access to Sazerac's vast inventory to create a high-proof, cask-strength masterpiece.

  • Master Blender Lineage: Drew Mayville was mentored by Art Dawe, who worked directly with Sam Bronfman himself.
  • Elite Inventory: The blend utilizes stocks that are often otherwise destined for the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC).
  • Presentation: Each bottle is housed in an elegant wooden case containing a miniaturized copy of "From Little Acorns," Sam Bronfman’s 1970 history of Seagram’s.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Cigar box, pipe tobacco, and Madeira cake. Developing layers of oaky vanilla, limestone, and flint emerge alongside dark fruit.

Palate: Full-bodied and texturally immense. A front of toasted oak and brown sugar transitions into a mid-palate of orchard fruit, vanilla, and developed barrel char.

Finish: Exceptionally long. A signature closing of lingering praline, nougat, and pecan pie with sustained warmth.

Batch Architecture
  • Batch 1 (2019): 133.8 Proof
  • Batch 2 (2021): 122.6 Proof
  • Batch 3 (2023): 128.8 Proof
  • Batch 4 (2025): Cask Strength

"One of the greatest whisky achievements I have ever tasted." — F. Paul Pacult

Technical Specifications
Distillery Blended by Drew Mayville; Bottled at Old Montreal Distillery
Style Blended American & Canadian Whiskey (Cask Strength)
Components Buffalo Trace, Barton 1792, & Montreal stocks
Proof / ABV Varies (Typically 122–134 Proof / 61–67% ABV)
Global Production Approximately 1,200 Bottles per Batch
Packaging Wooden Case with "From Little Acorns" Book
Collector Note

Mister Sam is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors building an elite Sazerac library. Within the portfolio, it sits at the absolute apex alongside the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Its unique positioning as a high-proof blend of American and Canadian traditions makes it a structural standout in the modern market. Every bottle offered here includes the intact original wooden case and documentation. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.

Recommended Serving

To honor the profound textural integration and the high-proof aromatics, enjoy this whiskey neat in a Glencairn glass. While the cask strength tolerates dilution, the spirit is designed for slow, meditative unfolding. Pairs peerlessly with dark chocolate, smoked meats, or aged hard cheeses. Not designed for cocktails at this rarity.
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Adult Signature Required: Federal law requires an adult (21+) with a valid government ID to sign for all deliveries. Carriers cannot leave alcohol unattended.

Processing Time: Most orders process within 1–8 business days. You will receive a tracking number via email as soon as your bottle ships.

Insured Shipping: We strongly recommend electing Shipping Protection at checkout. Midnight Whiskey is not liable for loss or damage once in the carrier's possession unless insurance is purchased.

Restrictions: We ship only within the permitted U.S. states and cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or U.S. Territories.

All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.
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