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:"To advance the standing and prosperity of one of Britain’s premier export industries, and to make more widely known its uniqueness, traditions, quality, service and benefits to the community it serves at home and in the markets of the world." <ref> Buxrud Website [http://www.buxrud.se/society.htm Keepers of the Quaich] accessed 14th November 2008 </ref> | :"To advance the standing and prosperity of one of Britain’s premier export industries, and to make more widely known its uniqueness, traditions, quality, service and benefits to the community it serves at home and in the markets of the world." <ref> Buxrud Website [http://www.buxrud.se/society.htm Keepers of the Quaich] accessed 14th November 2008 </ref> | ||
| + | Members must be invited to join by those already withint he society, to be selected individuals must have at least five years experience within the Scotch Whisky industry and have made a "notable contribution". <ref> Adrian Murray, The Wee Dram [http://www.weedram.co.uk/adrian-murray-keeper-of-the-quaich.php Members of the Keepers of the Quaich] accessed 14th November 2008 <ref/> | ||
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[[Tom Bruce Gardyne]] writing in Whisky Magazine provides some insight into the twice yearly gatherings in terms of the powerful guests present and the masonic style rituals used. However, it should be noted that although present at the dinner Gardyne was not witness to the initiation ceremony of new members. When Gardyne attended the master of the ceremony was [[Jim McColl]] of Beechgrove Garden fame this role involves addressing the haggis, and the special guest was [[Philip Lader]], [[Bill Clinton]]'s former ambassador to Britain. On Gardyne's visit Lader was sworn in by laying hands on the ceremonial Quaich together with the 31 Life Members and eight Masters also being inducted at the time. Gardyne shares a tale from a previous banquet. | [[Tom Bruce Gardyne]] writing in Whisky Magazine provides some insight into the twice yearly gatherings in terms of the powerful guests present and the masonic style rituals used. However, it should be noted that although present at the dinner Gardyne was not witness to the initiation ceremony of new members. When Gardyne attended the master of the ceremony was [[Jim McColl]] of Beechgrove Garden fame this role involves addressing the haggis, and the special guest was [[Philip Lader]], [[Bill Clinton]]'s former ambassador to Britain. On Gardyne's visit Lader was sworn in by laying hands on the ceremonial Quaich together with the 31 Life Members and eight Masters also being inducted at the time. Gardyne shares a tale from a previous banquet. | ||
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<ref> Buxrud Website [http://www.buxrud.se/society.htm Keepers of the Quaich] accessed 14th November 2008 </ref> | <ref> Buxrud Website [http://www.buxrud.se/society.htm Keepers of the Quaich] accessed 14th November 2008 </ref> | ||
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| + | *[[Adrian Murray]] <ref> Adrian Murray, The Wee Dram [http://www.weedram.co.uk/adrian-murray-keeper-of-the-quaich.php Members of the Keepers of the Quaich] accessed 14th November 2008 <ref/> | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 14 November 2008
The Keepers of the Quaich is an exclusive society founded in 1988 by major companies within the whisky industry. Membership by invitation only, and members are sworn in at bi-annual induction ceremonies (Spring & Autumn) held at Blair Castle in Perthshire, Scotland. The primary rationale for the group was to promote Scotch Whisky after some decline in sales for the commodity at home and globally. According to one source the group's mission statement is:
- "To advance the standing and prosperity of one of Britain’s premier export industries, and to make more widely known its uniqueness, traditions, quality, service and benefits to the community it serves at home and in the markets of the world." [1]
Members must be invited to join by those already withint he society, to be selected individuals must have at least five years experience within the Scotch Whisky industry and have made a "notable contribution". Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag.
Patrons
This List was compiled in 1996 and therefore, may not remain accurate:
GRAND MASTER
- George Bull, Group Chief Executive, Grand Metropolitan PLC
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
- Richard Waitling, Chairman
- Andrew Dewar-Durie, Vice Chairman
- Julia Thorold Director
- Brian Morrison
- Christopher Barry Green
- Patrick Millet
- Matthew Gloag
- Derrick Fillingham
MASTER OF CEREMONIES (FEAR AN TIGH)
- Sir Anthony Greener
PIPER
Patrons
- The Right Honourable The Earl of Erroll, Merlin Hay
- His Grace, The Duke of Argyll, Ian Campbell 1937-2001
- His Grace, The Duke of Atholl DL, John Murray
- The Right Honourable The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine KT, Andrew Bruce
- The Right Honourable The Earl of Mansfield, William Murray
- The Viscount Thurso, John Thurso
- Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden, Norman Macfarlane
- Lord Napier and Ettrick KCVO DL, Nigel Napier
- Sir Iain Tennant KT LLD
- Sir George Bull
- Mrs James Throughton
- Mr James Bruckner
Members
There is no list detailing the membership of this exclusive club. The following list has been compiled from a variety of sources.
- Adrian Murray <ref> Adrian Murray, The Wee Dram Members of the Keepers of the Quaich accessed 14th November 2008 Cite error: The opening
<ref>tag is malformed or has a bad name
References
- ↑ Buxrud Website Keepers of the Quaich accessed 14th November 2008
- ↑ Buxrud Website Keepers of the Quaich accessed 14th November 2008
