Episode 87: Finding Adventure and an American Spirit with Graham McTavish

Graham McTavish is a Scottish actor and best-selling author who has appeared in various genres and mediums, from fantasy to historical drama, from film to television, from animation to video games. He is widely known for his roles as Dwalin in The Hobbit film trilogy and Douglas Mackenzie in Outlander.  Graham also boldly started his own spirit company, McTavish Spirits. The first expression is Warchief Bottled-In-Bond is a super-premium, bourbon, with a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley. He is also known for his roles in Rambo, Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon, The Witcher (Netflix), 24, and Men in Kilts to name a few!  In addition, Graham’s voice can be heard on numerous video games and animated series including Call of Duty Black Ops and Modern Warfare, "Dante's Inferno", Loki in "Hulk v Thor" and "The Avengers", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "Kung Fu Panda" In 2020, McTavish and Outlander co-star Sam Heughan co-wrote Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other, which hit No. 1 on the New York Times Best-Sellers List. His new book, Clanlands in New Zealand: Kilts, Kiwis, and an Adventure Down Under releases on November 7, 2023. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF: You are a fan of Outlander, The Hobbit, Men in Kilts, and Graham McTavish You want to learn life lessons from one of the most prolific actors of our generation You want to live a more adventurous, courageous life for you and your family You want a deep-dive into McTavish Spirits and Warchief premium bourbon You love a great interview about chasing goals and getting out of your comfort zone To learn more about Graham: Instagram: @grahammctavish Instagram: @mctavishspirits www.grahammctavish.com www.mctavishspirits.com

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