Companions of the Quaich  

Thomas Chen & Barry Dunner

request the pleasure of your company

at a Companions of the Quaich

Whisky Tasting & Dinner

Monday, the 19th of January

two thousand and fifteen, at seven o’clock

Special Guest

Andrew Ferguson, Keeper of the Quaich

Springbank 15 • Springbank Local Barley 14

Springbank Madeira Finish• Longrow Sherry Cask 10 • Longrow Red Shiraz 11

Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins 10

Whiskies • Dinner • Dessert

Sample six unique and limited quantity whiskies

sumptuously paired with a four-course meal

New Venue

Thai Cuisine By Montri

2585 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

RSVP by January 9, 2014                                  Programme

Companions of the Quaich                        Reception: 6:45 pm

140-6751 Graybar Road,            Whisky tasting & dinner: 7:00 pm

Richmond, V6W 1H3                                    Casual attire

email info@vanquaich.com           Couvert: $95; $105: non-members

Seating limited to 25 participants

Companions of The Quaich is a non-profit society dedicated to sharing knowledge and enjoyment of Single Malt Whisky. A ‘Quaich’ is the traditional Scots drinking vessel for whisky. The name comes from the Gaelic ‘cuach’ which means ‘cup’. 

About Andrew Ferguson

Andrew has been employed at Kensington Wine Market since 2003, as its In-house Single Malt Scotch expert and co-manager. He has built KWM into Canada’s largest and arguably most interesting collection of single malts and has a reputation as one of Canada’s most trusted whisky experts.

In 2011, Andrew was inducted into the Keepers of the Quaich – an exclusive and secretive organization, recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the international success of Scotch whisky. He is the first Canadian retail expert to be so honoured!

In addition, Andrew writes a newsletter, The Malt Messenger, with almost 5,000 subscribers; conducts regular tastings; offers educational classes, seminars and speaking engagements. Andrew also guides whisky related tours to Scotland via www.fergusonswhiskytours.com. Andrew is the President of the ‘Companions of the Quaich’ Calgary Chapter.

A native of Calgary, Andrew studied Military History at the University of Calgary. He spends much of his free time outdoors, and is especially fond of skiing, hockey, mountain biking and triathlons. In October 2010 he qualified for and competed in the Xterra (offroad triathlon) World Championships in Maui!