The Sassenach Fine Scottish Vodka

Product Description

The Sassenach Fine Scottish Vodka: Scotland, Distilled

"Sassenach," a Scottish Gaelic word dating back to the 1700s meaning "outsider" or "stranger," took on new life as the affectionate nickname Highlander Jamie Fraser gives his English wife Claire in the hit series Outlander. It's fitting, then, that the actor who plays Jamie, Sam Heughan, chose the name for his own spirits venture, Sassenach Spirits, founded alongside entrepreneur Alex Norouzi as a genuine tribute to his native Scotland. After launching an award-winning blended Scotch whisky and a wild Scottish gin, Heughan set his sights on vodka, with a clear mission: to define Scotland within the purity of the category itself.

Rather than relying on grain alone, The Sassenach Fine Scottish Vodka looks to the dry stone dykes covered in wild brambles that line Scotland's fields and the apple trees so prevalent across the countryside. Wheat, brambles, and apples are each fermented separately, then distilled multiple times as three distinct pure spirits before being carefully blended back together at Galloway Distillery in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. The result respects the purity of classic vodka while still singing proudly of its Scottish roots, elegant and refined rather than sweet or fruit-forward. Presented in a frosted glass bottle crowned with a golden stag emblem, it's a modern take on Scottish heritage built for both display and drinking.

Whether sipped neat to appreciate its layered purity or built into an elevated cocktail, The Sassenach Fine Scottish Vodka brings genuine Scottish character to a category too often defined by pure neutrality.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Clean and crisp, with subtle notes of wild bramble and a hint of orchard apple brightness.

Palate: Refined and luxurious, opening soft with bramble's gentle flavor wrapping around wheat's smoothness, followed by a bright apple lift.

Finish: Remarkably pure and elegant, with a lingering, velvety softness, a clean apple note, and a subtle zing.

Food Pairings

The Sassenach's soft berry and apple character pairs beautifully with light, elegant fare. Try it alongside smoked salmon, soft cheeses, or a fresh berry salad, or serve it alongside caviar for a genuinely refined pairing.

Serving Suggestions

The Sassenach Fine Scottish Vodka is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks to appreciate its full layered purity. It also shines in a refined Martini, especially with a splash of Fino Sherry for added nutty complexity, or in a classic Vodka Tonic where its subtle bramble and apple notes can come through.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Sassenach" mean? It's a Scottish Gaelic word meaning "outsider" or "stranger," best known as the nickname Jamie Fraser gives his English wife Claire in the TV series Outlander, in which Sam Heughan, the vodka's creator, plays Jamie.

What is this vodka made from? 100% fermented and distilled wheat, brambles (wild blackberries), and apples, each processed separately before being blended into one final spirit.

What is the alcohol content? 42% ABV (84 proof).

Where is this vodka made? At Galloway Distillery in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, co-owned by Sam Heughan.

How should I enjoy it? Neat or on the rocks, or mixed into a refined Martini or Vodka Tonic.

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