The Quaich Awards™

Announcing the most prestigious whisky awards in North America

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Mission Statement

Companions of the Quaich, Canada’s Premier Malt Whisky Appreciation Society, is proud to announce the establishment of an awards program to recognize and reward licensed restaurants, hotels and bars across Canada that meet the highest standards of excellence in the provision and promotion of Malt whisky.  This award will be the most prestigious and desirable of its kind in North America.

The Quaich Awards will honour establishments that exhibit a passion for Single Malts by offering a significant number of brands served by knowledgeable professionals.

All entries will be assessed by a panel of qualified whisky and hospitality judges. 

THERE IS NO CHARGE  OR FEE FOR SUBMITTING ENTRIES.

Five Levels of Recognition

One Quaich  will recognize establishments which offer up to 25 selections.

Two Quaichs   will recognize establishments up to 50 selections and a good cross-section and regional representation.

 Three Quaichs  will recognize establishments with up to 100 selections and a good cross section and regional representation.

 Four Quaichs   will recognize establishments with up to 200 selections and a good cross section and  regional representation.

 Five Quaichs  will recognize establishments with over 300 selections and a complete representation from all regions of Scotland and the world, and well informed staff.

Rare Platinum Award  will recognize establishments with over 500 selections, a complete regional and world representation, appropriate equipment and trained staff.

Our goal is to recognize those establishments which already have a great Single Malt list and encourage everyone to move towards the ultimate award of Five Quaichs.

The Companions of the Quaich is proud of all the many establishments across Canada which feature Single Malt whisky.  We believe you should be honoured.  We want to highlight the excellence of Single Malt on the world stage.  We are creating a web directory with you in it so that Single Malt lovers know where to find a great dram wherever they are in Canada.

There is no charge or fee for submitting entries or receiving awards.

Submit to the email provided a copy of your list in pdf (we do not want a hard copy) a brief description of your restaurant/bar/hotel and your philosophy on whisky (100 words or less).  Please enclose a picture of your establishment for the website.

All entries will be assessed by our team of qualified whisky and hospitality judges.

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