Sam Hueghan 's Sassenach whisky, as the Outlander star has just confirmed that the popular new drink will not be a one off. Sassenach - the affectionate name Sam's character Jamie calls his time travelling lover Claire in the hit show - has only just been released in the UK.The premium blended whisky was first announced by Sam early last year, with the first run of the exclusive bottling already winning awards and charming fans.