Jumping right in this week! Malva: villain or victim? Tom Christie Bonnie Prince Charlie: Villain or village idiot? Buck MacKenzie Rob Cameron Ezekiel Richardson side tangent - Lord John: hero all the way, and we demand a LJG spin-off! Who is everyone's number-1 villain? Tune in to find out! Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our …

Welcome back, Sassenachs! We're far from finished with the list of dastardly Outlandish villains, so settle in for Part 2! Geillis Duncan: is she really a villain? The Duke of Sandringham Father Bain Ulysses! (we spoiled Tamberly) Stephen Bonnet Master Raymond (!) Dougal MacKenzie Governor Tryon Gerald Forbes Part 3 coming up next week! Please rate…

First in a mini-series on the Villains of Outlander! Well...are they villains? Are they heroes? DO WE REALLY HAVE TO CHOOSE?? Listen in as we welcome our first listener special guest, Tamberly Bloodgood! Tamberly can be found on Instagram @outlander_mo.chridhe where she makes the most gorgeous edits from the show! That's where we got the inspiratio…

Drinks of the day: Terri - iced coffee with Blackened whiskey by Metallica Ivy: Barefoot white wine spritzer This week we branch off into the land of fan fiction, the end of the WGA Strike (Writers Guild of America), our hopes that the SAG-AFTRA strike will end soon as well, and some opinions on aging in Hollywood and the related use of AI in film.…

Ivy is having....WINE. Wait...WHAT?! Listen in and you'll find out quickly just why she'd had her fill of bourbon before this episode was recorded. Tales and more tales of Bourbon & Beyond 2023. Ivy met vampires [Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Brothers Bond Bourbon], Wayne Newton, and the Penguin [Nolan North]! Tangents on fan fic, Build-A-Bear…

This week the podcast is on a break. Please enjoy this tangent that didn't make the cut back when we were talking about episode 705, "Singapore" Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media. IG: @outlanderwithfriends …

WHAT?! ANOTHER Sasnak City event? Why yes, yes indeed. Terri stayed in Kansas City for 10 days and met 9 cast members from The Last Kingdom. Ivy & Terri agree, we NEED more Men in Kilts! Four episodes was not nearly enough. Whiskey picks: Terri - Bulleit Rye in a highball (sparkling water and lemon) Ivy - Uncle Nearest single barrel, a gift from a …

This week's episode starts out with Terri's review of the amazing, incredible 1-day event "The Social" through Sasnak City, with Sam Heughan, Charles Vandervaart and Duncan Lacroix on August 26th. If you want to know more, and have a chance to attend a future special event like this, you have to become a ticketholder: http://www.sasnakcity.com Drin…

No, you haven't pulled up the wrong podcast...we really do get around to Men in Kilts. But first, we have to talk about a true crime and cannibalism podcast. We have some ideas for Sam & Graham's next career evolution. Not to mention, Ivy is going to become a psychic for her next career jump! Fascinating episode about Maori culture including the Ha…

Ivy is treating a sore throat with a hot toddy this week...aka Uncle Nearest 1884, neat, hand-warmed. Terri: iced coffee with Aberlour single-malt, because 110 degrees in Phoenix, y'all. Megan fell victim to the heat this week. by which, we mean she hasn't recovered from talking to Graham McTavish. Hey, it took us all a few days to recover. No judg…

It feels like Christmas Eve, or the first day of school or something! Graham McTavish joins us to catch up on all his projects, including his newly launched McTavish Spirits Bottled in Bond bourbon whiskey, The Warchief. We chat with Graham about his trajectory, from "co-starring" with Denzel Washington (note the scare quotes) to The Hobbit, Outlan…

With no new episode of Outlander this week, we decided we needed to revisit our favorite S1 Men in Kilts episodes in preparation for the S2 premiere on August 11th. Ep 1 - Food & Drink Discussions of haggis, seafood, the 10 (or is it 9?) distilleries of Islay, and Ivy's unfortunate seafood allergy. Honorable mentions: https://thekitchin.com/ https:…

Thoughts on S7 first half so far, 2nd half release/actors & writers strike. Drinks picks: Ivy: Old Grandad 80 proof. Ivy is STILL not a fan of ryes. Terri: Tom Collins, because anything to get Phil Collins out of her head! Recipe: gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda. Megan: Watermelon Truly. Also, Megan: come to the dark side...get a Samsung!…

Phoenix is an inferno and Ivy has mended her ways so she won't go to Hell. Which includes visiting Terri in Phoenix prior to November. Whiskey picks (yes, we're back on the whiskey): Ivy - Hidden Barn. Has a kick. Taste it neat, but then cut it with some ice. 112 proof. Turns out Ivy witnessed or maybe influenced some creative tasting notes that Gr…

Libations today: -Ivy made a "Singapore Sling"...without pineapple, without sloe gin, without....well, basically anything except Gin & tonic! Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin, of course. -Terri thought about going with Suntory Japanese Whisky, but instead made a cocktail of Glendalough Rose Gin, grapefruit juice, Campari, vermouth and soda water. Refres…

The aftereffects of the Bourbon Ball continue! Or, we all just continued to party for another consecutive weekend, just without each other this time around. Terri went to Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Ivy partied at Luke Combs in Florida, and Meg went barrel pickin' in Louisville. Or, looovvull. With a mouth full of marbles. Liquor picks: Me…

Post-Bourbon-Ball episode! We recap episode 703 after recapping the 2023 Bourbon Ball. Drinks picks: Terri: taking one for the team with a gin & tonic! Ivy: Dasani [water]. And less than a finger's worth of whiskey Megan: empty two-fisting today LOL We're a bit bourboned out, y'all. Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give…

We'd like to lodge a complaint with whoever titled this episode, first off. Secondly, whose idea was it to pronounce Versailles, Kentucky that way? Not. Cool. Drink picks: Terri: The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin!! Having a G&T with Aromatic tonic water and a slice of apple. It is so velvety smooth it will blow your mind. Megan: 10th Mountain Whiskey…

The three of us are back together! Celebrating National Martini Day, and also Juneteenth. Drink picks: Ivy - Suntory Roku gin with ginger beer. Terri - Glendalough Rose Gin in a lavender martini Meg - Chattanooga whiskey Scotch cask finished, because it's rainy and chilly in Tennessee. HERE WE GOOOOOOO! Right off the bat, the hosts are unanimous in…

MEGAN IS BACK! She had a great time in Florida but we MISSED her something fierce. Jessica/Malva is a great actress, just like Nell/Laoghaire. Drinks picks: Ivy: Eagle Rare Terri: Hendricks Lunar expression in an elderflower martini. More prep work for Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin (Terri's is on the way to Arizona) Meg: Body Armor. Sounds like it sh…

Ivy has many trips but no vacations lined up. Discover the difference. 602 was a surprisingly humorous episode. Dark humor, light humor, and naughty humor abounded. -Jamie & Ian at the Cherokee village -Granny Wilson coming back to life -Mrs Bug/Mrs. Baird comparisons #jumpinandnothumpin -Mrs. Bug warning Arch about his stomach and Kezzie's nose -L…

Whiskey picks: Terri - Michters Straight Bourbon Whiskey Ivy: Blantons (after brief deliberation that she may take off from drinking until the Bourbon Ball....JUUUUST KIDDING!) Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social m…

Life threw us a curve ball or two this week, so please enjoy this hilarious outtake from a previous recording session. Waaayyyy TMI about constructing peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, and a glimpse into relationship dynamics and childhood trauma to boot! (Don't worry, you'll be laughing) Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod…

This week we are minus Megan, but don't worry! She'll be back next week. Ivy tells the story of her visit to the Alamance battle memorial, meeting another Outlander fan there, and historical accuracy. Ivy tries to make Governor Tryon a more heroic figure and Terri isn't havin' it. Hold up! We forgot what we're drinking. Ivy: Hendricks Orbium expres…

Sips of the Week: Ivy - Hendricks Flora Adora [womp womp] this is most definitely NOT a winner in Ivy's eyes or palate. Future gin purveyors, you are on notice: no sugar-coating here! Ivy's substitute choice - Bardstown Collaborative Series, 104 proof but drinks a not hotter. Terri - Grace O'Malley Irish Gin along with aromatic tonic, which was abs…

Whiskey picks: Ivy: Whistlepigg 10 year. Terri: Old Forester 1910, 93 proof. Absolutely delicious, sweet profile on the nose and the palate both, warm Kentucky hug that lingers. Caramel and tons of butterscotch on the nose. Meg: taking a short break from bourbon, but she'll be back strong when summer be-Gins! We're starting to get hyped up for the …

We have a release date for Sassenach Spirits Wild Scottish Gin! It's June 15th. We'll be waiting for our sample bottle(s), Sam. Whiskey picks: Terri went with a peach whiskey cocktail! -peach whiskey -lemon juice -cherry bitters -sparkling water Ivy: McKenna 10-yr BiB Megan: having a dry week this week. No down time for the Fraser clan! Where's the…

Second part; no whiskey picks because we're still on the same ones from Ep 17 The show skipped the whole snake-in-the-privy storyline. How absolutely dare they? Everybody's wig was terrible in the episode except Lord John. Ivy the analyst comes out again. How did Willie get the leeches, if his socks are still dry? And Murtagh deserves all the detai…

Whiskey picks: Meg: Calumet 16, 106 proof. Great daily sipper. Tastes like cotton candy. Terri: Knob Creek Single Barrel (SiB), 120 proof Ivy: Axe in the Oak, 92 proof. Very sweet flavor. No bottle kills tonight, thankyouverymuch. Meg's cork broke! Hey @calumetbourbon, how about some compensation for mental anguish? After her camera blacked out, Te…

Whiskey Picks: Ivy: Wheat Penny, 94 proof. Ivy raves about the taste of this gem. Megan: Barrel Vantage, 114 proof Terri: Glenlivet Caribbean Cask finish, 80 proof. Yes, Terri is still stuck in Jamaica with Marsali, in Season 3. This was a tough episode, but we're not afraid to tackle it. Ivy leads off with her thoughts on where it started, and how…

It’s the season of reunions! Lord John, Geillis, Laoghaire, Ned Gowan. Whiskey picks this week: Terri: Four Roses Small Batch (time to restock the Single Barrel; Terri’s favorite expression) Megan: E.H Taylor (repeat) Ivy: Eagle Rare (it’s apparently okay to gift Ivy an open bottle) States that don’t let you buy spirits on Sunday are the cause behi…

Whiskey picks: Terri: Penelope Four Grain Barrel Strength Batch 8. 57.9% ABV Really long finish (love that Kentucky hug). Might be best with water or a bit of ice, according to Matt (@bourbonjeeper). Meg: Jefferson’s Ocean wheated mash bill. Voyage 29, 90 proof or 45% ABV. The voyage tag on each bottle tells you where your whiskey went on its aging…

Whiskey picks: Meg: Chattanooga Whiskey Honey Infused. 85 proof. Honeysuckle, tea on the nose. Ivy: Pinhook 2022 Bourbondini. 100 proof Terri: Widow Jane 10 yr. 80 proof Let's jump right in and talk about Jamie enjoying sex once again. Or at least it appears that way. Did Sam learn wood carving for the title card? History with Meg! What happened af…

Who has been pre-gaming this week’s episode? Ivy? Megan? The answer may surprise you! We start out with “History with Ivy.” Gettysburg was the Culloden of the Civil War. Who knew? Terri’s history knowledge has a lot of gaps. So is her movie-watching experience Whiskey picks: Ivy - Uncle Nearest Terri - Down the Rabbit Hole cocktail made with Whistl…

Recap of Part 1, The Whiskey Picks Ivy: Bardstown (repeat from Episode 7) Bardstown Chateau Laubade. 107 proof. Toasted oak & baking spices on the nose. Palate: creamy, peachy and spicy all at the same time. Megan: Early Times Bottled in Bond (BiB) 100 proof AND ITS A TWIST TOP (gasp) Terri: Basil Hayden Dark Rye, 80 proof, molasses, maple, cherry.…

Please excuse the technical difficulties about 5 minutes into the episode. Terri blacked out...ummm, I mean, her internet died and then rose from the dead. And we ran long (imagine that!) so we decided to split this into 2 episodes. Whiskey picks: Ivy: Bardstown (repeat from Episode Megan: Early Times Bottled in Bond (BiB) 100 proof AND ITS A TWIST…

Ivy: Uncle Nearest Rye (kudos to Fawn Weaver and Victoria Eady Butler). 100 proof. Sweetness to balance the spice of the rye. **BOTTLE KILL ALERT** AND Redwood Empire The Lost Monarch Meg: Colonel EH Taylor Terri: Four Roses single barrel in honor of Gillian Edgars and Bonny Prince Charlie. **BOTTLE KILL ALERT** Also, The Sassenach is now in Total …

This is a bit of a tough episode, y'all. First, though: The Whiskey picks! Terri: Angel's Envy Straight bourbon whiskey, finished in port barrels. 86 proof. Very fruity on the nose with a touch of maple on the finish. Megan: Heaven's Door 10-year. Lots of vanilla & baking spices. 92 proof. Bob Dylan's whiskey. Ivy: Old Rip Van Winkle 10-year. Both …

Ivy loves Season 2. Whiskey picks: Terri - Gray's Town. 90 proof. California Russian River valley, port barrel finished. Megan - Doc Swensons. 95.8 proof. Triple cask finished. Dark Chocolate & caramel. Ivy - Bardstown Chateau Laubade. 107 proof. Toasted oak & baking spices on the nose. Palate: creamy, peachy and spicy all at the same time. Bear Mc…

Content warning! We talk about the violence and sexual assault in S1, Episodes 15 & 16. Sensitive content begins about minute 26. Terri's whiskey pick: Blackened collab between Dave Pickerell and Metallica. Nerding out ensues. Amateur psychology on Black Jack, Claire, and Jamie before and after the dungeon. Ivy has a love/hate relationship with San…

Before we begin: SPOILER Alert for book 9! Ivy's episode: 107, The Wedding Pairing - Blade & Bow. 91 proof. Collect all 5 keys and turn in at Stitzel Willer distillery for an engraved cup that's kept in their library. ~$50-60 Meg's episode: 109 The Reckoning Pairing - Barrel Seagrass bourbon whiskey. 119.3 proof. Finished in Madeira and apricot bra…

A tribute Taco Tuesday and and an appeal to Taco Bell. We recorded on Burns Night Eve. Meg's episode choice this week: Lallybroch Whiskies: Megan - Glengoyne cask strength 119.2 Proof (Glengoyne distillery, the southernmost highland scotch distillery) (and Terri is jealous) Ivy - Noah's Mill 114.3 Proof (a Willet product) Terri - Aberlour 117.4 Pro…

Ivy's choice this week: Episode 105, "Rent." Terri and Megan may or may not have been the test cases for Sam's Sassenach cocktail, released a week ago. But there's no evidence, and you can't prove anything. But they should have used Ivy's hangover prevention, because it works. Ivy's drunk alter ego is named....? Whiskies of the Week: Ivy - Rebel Ca…

Moving right along into episode 2 of the podcast, we're talking episode 2 of the show! Don't worry, eventually we'll become a bit more unpredictable. Terri chose this episode because of all the characters we meet and start to get acquainted with. We spend more time than she would have liked discussing Laoghaire (and dissing Jamie a bit!), b…

Join Terri, Megan and Ivy (TMI) as we talk about our favorite episodes, enjoy pairing a whisky or two with each episode, and get down to the explicit and the nitty gritty with special segments like "What if?" What better place to begin than at the beginning? How did we all meet each other? What is it about this amazing show and book universe, creat…

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