Fans of Outlander and Men in Kilts will soon be able to try some of star Sam Heughan's much sought after whisky, after it was revealed that a popular restaurant group in Edinburgh will become the first in the UK to serve it.
The Kitchin Group, the team behind Tom Kitchin’s Edinburgh and Gullane restaurants and bars, has confirmed they will be serving up the Scottish actor's limited edition Sassenach whisky.
The premium blend whisky, which was first released by Sam in 2020, will be available at The Kitchin in Leith, gastropub The Scran & Scallie in Stockbridge, newly opened KORA by Tom Kitchin in Bruntsfield, and at East Lothian restaurant with rooms, The Bonnie Badger.
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To celebrate, the whisky will form part of the Kitchin’s limited-edition cocktail, The Outlander Serve, which is a modern take inspired by a classic whisky sour and sees The Sassenach combined with freshly hand-squeezed lemon, egg white, Douglas Fir syrup made using foraged fir from Deeside, and finished with orange bitters.
The team say those enjoying the award-winning whisky will experience fresh citrus notes on the nose, followed by "waves of vanilla and honey", with hints of cinnamon spice and almond, finishing in a nutmeg, toffee, and orange zest.
Sam and Tom first met when filming the remarkable and award-winning series ‘Men In Kilts’ and have formed a friendship through their shared passion for Scotland and its produce.
The star and fellow Outlander and Men in Kilts actor Graham McTavish were recently spotted at The Kitchin with Tom, enjoying some cocktails.
Commenting on the listing, the award-winning chef said: “Many of our guests across our venues enjoy a dram or two when they dine or stay with us. We are also seeing more and more guests exploring our whisky cocktails, as well as enjoying food and whisky pairings.
“We get such a sense of joy from introducing our guests to new, unique flavours and produce that they might not have tried before, so it’s great to be able to introduce them to The Sassenach - a new addition to our whisky collection. Our menus are all a reflection of the Scottish seasons and landscapes, so sharing a whisky that has been inspired by the Highland landscapes is a real marriage of flavours for us.”
Sam Heughan, co-founder of Sassenach Spirits added; “Chef Tom Kitchin has a shared respect, admiration, and passion for Scotland’s enviable larder so it feels fitting that The Sassenach will now be available at Kitchin Group venues. With many enjoying The Sassenach whisky at home, it’s wonderful to be able to bring it to the table at some of Scotland’s leading restaurants and bars.”
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