Mister Sam Tribute (2023) Whiskey Shelf Review
Shelf Review
Designed to give you all the quick hit information you need when you’re standing in front of your local liquor store’s whisky shelf.
It’s not every day I find myself excited to try a blended whiskey hailing from Canada. But sitting before me is unlike any Canadian whiskey you’ve ever had. Enter Mister Sam’s Tribute whiskey – the brainchild of Sazerac’s Master Blender Drew Mayville. It’s a blend of distillates from around Sazerac’s portfolio and includes American and Canadian whiskies. And while its exact age, whiskies used, and process are secrets – its legend is well-known within the whiskey world. This is Batch 3 and comes in at 128.8 proof with a release of around 1,200 bottles. But thanks to a great friend who happened to win the chance to buy this from Total Wine (thanks Trent), I get the chance to see if this is worthy of the praise or just another overhyped Sazerac product.
Age: Not Stated (Secret)
ABV: 64.4%
Cask: Not Stated (Also a Secret)
MSRP: $250
Distillery Name: Sazerac
Review Date: 6/20/25
Nose: Dusted peanuts, Jasmine tea, milk chocolate, toasted graham crackers, with a splash of overripe fruit. There’s a lovely heat to go along with the rich, deep nose.
Palate: Black pepper, cherry pie, sweet cream, Tabacco leaf, old leather, with a wallop of rye spice. It’s herbaceous, with a deep roast malt note and a lovely, thick, vicious mouth coating texture.
Finish: Long finish with more cherry cordial, lots of well-worn oak, raspberries, dark fruits, and a touch of cocoa and spearmint.
