The Quaich—Quaichs have a rich heritage in Scotland—indeed, they are a uniquely Scottish invention, having no apparent connection to any other European drinking vessel.
The Whisky School—In February 1996, the Society ran the first of its 'Whisky Schools'. Charles MacLean records his impressions.
The Vaults, Leith—Beneath the Society's commodious offices in Leith lie four vaulted cellars, used since time immemorial for the storage of wine. Tradition has it that they were built before 1200...
Pronouncing Distillery Names—If you have a good uvular fricative, there are many malt whiskies you can order...without suffering embarrassment or misunderstanding. Auchentoshan, Glenfiddich, Caperdonich, Craigellachie, Benromach, Balmenach, Bladnoch, Glenlochy, Glentauchers...