Scottish “Quaich” Drinking Bowl
“Quaich” or “quaig” is the Scottish name for their communal drinking bowl for whisky, smaller than the ale bowl of the Norwegian “skol.” The quaich vessels often are silver or have silver in their design, historically to protect the drinker from evil spirits, maybe like a silver arrow or bullet for vampires.
Phil turns his quaich from his finest burl wood, usually Black cherry, with a two-handled style that is easy to pass for communal use or simply to hold securely. He inlays sterling silver wire into the handles to give it an elegant and traditional look.
The wood is treated with a food-safe walnut oil and beeswax finish, which can be washed after use and then rinsed and dried, but never left standing with water inside. With use, you may refresh the finish with olive oil, but always rinse off with water before adding scotch to keep it from affecting the taste of the spirits. “Slàinte mhath,” which is pronounced slan-ge-var.
Scottish “Quaich” Drinking Bowl
“Quaich” or “quaig” is the Scottish name for their communal drinking bowl for whisky, smaller than the ale bowl of the Norwegian “skol.” The quaich vessels often are silver or have silver in their design, historically to protect the drinker from evil spirits, maybe like a silver arrow or bullet for vampires.
Phil turns his quaich from his finest burl wood, usually Black cherry, with a two-handled style that is easy to pass for communal use or simply to hold securely. He inlays sterling silver wire into the handles to give it an elegant and traditional look.
The wood is treated with a food-safe walnut oil and beeswax finish, which can be washed after use and then rinsed and dried, but never left standing with water inside. With use, you may refresh the finish with olive oil, but always rinse off with water before adding scotch to keep it from affecting the taste of the spirits. “Slàinte mhath,” which is pronounced slan-ge-var.
