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 before being hand turned on a lathe. The quaich is then fumed using traditional wood finishing technique resulting in a richer, deeper tone of oak. Each quaich is then sanded and finished with pure tung oil, which is water proof, non toxic and food safe. A final coat containing of natural wax and oil is then 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 50ml — enough for a generous dram.
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 may vary slightly from those shown.
External Bowl diameter – 8cm
Height – 4cm
Handle to handle – 12cm
