Mister Sam Whiskey (2019) from Sazerac 66.9% ABV

Mister Sam Whiskey (2019) from Sazerac 66.9% ABV

Mister Sam Whiskey is Sazerac’s continued foray into Canada. The company is in the process of opening a distillery in Montreal, and two years ago they launched High River Canadian whisky. That whisky, sourced from another distillery, entered the market at an affordable price point. Mister Sam Whiskey is a monster of a whisky, with a monster price of $250 per bottle. It distribution is limited to only 1,200 bottles between US and Canada. Spoiler: It’s worth it for most whisky collectors.

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Dun Bheagan 31 Year Old Cask (Cask #6994) 53.8% Inchgower

Dun Bheagan 31 Year Old Cask (Cask #6994) 53.8% Inchgower

I’m often offered samples of whisky from strange places. This sample came to me via a square glass bottle with a wide lid. On a whim, I poured the sample into a Glencairn glass and quickly started jotting down tasting notes. It was immediately captivated. The nose is beautiful with complexity, booziness, and intensity. The palate is even more impressive. My original writeup on tastings notes for the palate were two paragraphs long. 

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