Craigellachie Hotel Quaich Bar

‘Quaich’ translated from Celtic to English means ‘a cup of love a cup of friendship’. 

It is a traditional Scottish drinking cup that has been used for centuries to share a dram of whisky with friends and guests. Its history can be traced back to the 16th century with Kings James VI of Scotland giving a special decorative Quaich to Anne of Denmark in 1589 as a wedding gift.

As the popularity of whisky grew in Scotland, so did the use of the Quaich as a vessel for sharing the drink.

Today, the Quaich remains an important part of Scottish culture and heritage and is still used in formal and informal occasions as a symbol of friendship and goodwill.

Quaich Bar has access to rare casks of whisky and offers a personalised bottling programme. Membership to the Quaich Concierge service is by invitation only.

Members will receive a certificate of ownership whilst their cask is held in the local Speyside bonded warehouse.  Casks can be stored in our local Speyside bonded warehouse until members wish them to be removed or bottled. Quaich members can also have access to our bespoke bottlers and can design their own personalised labels. We have teamed up with some of the best up-and-coming artists who can assist with the process if required.

Casks are a legacy to be passed on and bottled to friends and family.

Contact the hotel directly to enquire: 01340 881204

The team can organise bespoke whisky tastings and dinners in the Quaich Bar. This will appeal to guests who wish to learn about scotch and also whisky connoisseurs who want to try something different.

The intimate tastings are as educational to a beginner as they are enlightening to the whisky expert.

Guests can also have their own private dining room. For larger groups, the hotel can organise dinners with whisky pairing.