Derived from the Gaelic “cuach” meaning cup, the Quaich was a simple drinking vessel traditionally made of wood. Uniquely Scottish and designed to share with two handles or ‘lugs’, it was used across the Scottish Highlands as a sign of friendship to provide a welcoming whisky to visitors or guests.
This traditional quaich has been cut from a beautiful single piece of locally sourced oak and professionally engraved and inlaid with a traditional Triquetra design before being hand turned on a lathe. The quaich was then sanded and finished with pure tung oil, which is water proof, non toxic and food safe. A final coat containing natural wax and oil has then been applied to both protect and highlight the stunning grain.
Since the 16th century, the humble quaich has played a role in Scottish wedding ceremonies, where the happy couple share a drink from the same cup as a symbol of trust, unity and intimacy. In keeping with the tradition of sharing, the quaich is often passed amongst the wedding party, allowing each guest to take a sip in celebration of the couple’s happiness and future together.
Each quaich holds approximately 100ml — enough for several generous drams.
Due to the individual and hand crafted nature of each piece, all sizes are approximate. Each quaich is handcrafted from natural products and while we try extremely hard to ensure our photos are clear, detailed and accurate the product’s colour and grain pattern may vary slightly from those shown.
External Bowl diameter – 10cm
Height – 5cm
Handle to handle – 15cm
