Outlander's Sam Heughan Plays Coy When Asked about Dating: 'It's Always Better to Share a Beverage'

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The actor’s highly anticipated book Clanlands in New Zealand is out now

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00:00 Now it's the sit down.

00:01 Five questions with Sam Heughan.

00:03 Hi, Sam.

00:04 Your highly anticipated book, "Clanlands,"

00:06 authored by you and your "Outlander" co-star,

00:09 Graham McTavish.

00:10 Tell us a little bit about it.

00:11 Yes, "Clanlands of New Zealand," it is our companion

00:15 book to "Men in Kilts."

00:16 We go on an adventure down under to the islands of New Zealand.

00:22 And honestly, we sort of delve into the culture,

00:25 the heritage, the Scottish connection, the food,

00:28 the drink, and of course, the adrenaline side,

00:30 which basically gives me an excuse to torment Graham

00:33 in any means possible.

00:35 Now I know this is your third installment of this book

00:38 series, and of course, you're working with Graham again.

00:40 What's a story about Graham that would shock us?

00:43 I mean, look, you try spending 24 hours, 48 hours

00:48 in his company.

00:49 I mean, the man is a delight.

00:51 But in a cramped confines of a camper van,

00:55 it can be rather challenging.

00:57 But no, honestly, in all seriousness,

00:59 he was a great sport.

01:00 I made him do a number of things that he really

01:02 didn't want to do.

01:04 Like what?

01:05 Well, you know, I mean, from going on speedboats

01:08 to off-roading vehicles to zip lining off 100-meter-high

01:13 cliffs to--

01:14 we actually did the highest bungee swing in the world,

01:17 where we fell upside down together.

01:19 And the man did cry.

01:20 He did cry.

01:21 But he did it.

01:22 And I was very proud of him.

01:24 In terms of traveling, do you have a favorite city?

01:27 Actually, my favorite city in the US would be New York.

01:30 It just-- it's such a great energy there.

01:32 I really enjoy going there.

01:34 And I have a great many friends.

01:35 It has great food, great drinks.

01:37 Yeah, what an amazing city.

01:39 I know that you stay busy.

01:41 You have so many projects that you're working on,

01:43 including Sassanac Spirits, which

01:45 is your gin and whiskey line.

01:46 As the colder months arrive, do you

01:48 have a favorite fall or maybe a winter-inspired cocktail?

01:51 Oh, it's interesting you mentioned that.

01:54 I mean, the whiskey is probably the perfect winter

01:58 or fall beverage to have.

02:01 It's an amazing whiskey.

02:02 It's won multiple, multiple awards.

02:03 But I just made-- actually, on my social media,

02:06 you'll see I made a spiced apple gin fizz, which--

02:11 yeah, it's really delicious.

02:13 Great for those fall evenings where

02:15 it's getting a bit colder.

02:16 Yeah, and you can actually have it warm, I think, as well,

02:18 which would be quite nice.

02:19 Speaking of the weather getting cooler,

02:21 do you have anyone special in your life

02:23 that you want to stay in and maybe share a cocktail with?

02:26 I mean, look, I think it's always

02:28 better to share a beverage than on your own, right?

02:31 And I think, you know, friends, family.

02:33 I might even share one with Graham sometime.

02:35 But I'll wait.

02:37 I'll share one with you, seeing as you haven't tried it.

02:39 We'll share one together.

02:41 Sam, I'm going to hold you to that.

02:43 I know giving back and inspiring others is so important to you.

02:46 Your My Peak global movement has raised over $6 million.

02:51 What do you love about being a part of this movement?

02:53 Yes, it's an online fitness community.

02:56 We've actually raised almost $7 million now.

02:57 But every year, we choose a different charity to donate to.

03:02 And we're really lucky.

03:04 This year, we're working with the Ocean Conservancy,

03:06 who advocate for cleaner oceans, but also

03:09 help movements of getting people together and going

03:12 and doing actual physical ocean cleanups.

03:14 But we're very lucky.

03:16 And our whole community, peakers, as we call them,

03:19 they're incredible.

03:20 They're not only helping themselves by getting fit,

03:23 creating new healthy habits and healthy lifestyles,

03:25 but also helping charities as well.

03:28 And finally, pick one of your many upcoming projects

03:31 and plug it for the next 10 seconds.

03:33 Go.

03:34 Well, I mean, I obviously have Clanlands

03:35 down under in New Zealand.

03:37 I have gin.

03:37 I have whiskey.

03:38 I have tequila.

03:39 I have My Peak Challenge.

03:41 That's more than 10 seconds.

03:42 If I could keep going, it's like--

03:44 Sam, thank you so much for being here.

03:46 Thanks for having me.

03:47 Sorry it's getting dark here in Scotland.

03:48 Winter's coming.

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