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Sam Heughan Launches The Cocktail Diaries as He Maps Life After Outlander

The release doubles as a showcase for his Sassenach Spirits portfolio, signaling a pivot to the stage with a planned turn as Macbeth.

Overview

  • The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure is out now from Quadrille, blending cocktail recipes with stories from his travels and bar work.
  • The book features Sassenach Spirits serves such as Sam’s Sazernach and a Sassenach Espresso Martini, tying the recipes to his brand.
  • Heughan says Sassenach, launched in 2020 with Scotch, has expanded into tequila and gin and plans a fine Scottish vodka next.
  • Outlander’s eighth and final season finished filming in September 2024 and is slated to air in early 2026, with Heughan yet to see the completed episodes.
  • Following the series wrap, he is preparing to play Macbeth with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon this autumn.