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Tours & Special Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Great Gathering of The Quaich

September 24 - 26 at Fern Resort Orillia
A convocation of companions to celebrate our 10th anniversary!

Find out more about The Great Gathering of The Quaich


Whisky Live Toronto 2010

Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Companions of the Quaich Special 10% Discount Code for ticket purchases is to145

More info at: www.whiskylive.com/canada/toronto-2010/

Companions of the Quaich Malt Whisky Tour of Scotland 2011 
Scotland Tour 2011 Scotland Tour 2011

June 18th - July 2nd, 2011
Hosted by Companions of the Quaich

Included:

  • Air travel: Round trip from Toronto (airfares from other cities available upon request)
  • Hotels:
    Argyll Hotel, Inverary. 1 night
    Bowmore Cottages, Islay. 3 nights
    Macdonalds Hotel, Aviemore. 3 nights
    Dornoch Castle, Dornoch. 1 night
    Kirkwall Hotel, Orkney. 3 nights
    Parliament House Hotel, Edinburgh. 2 nights
  • Meals: Full breakfast and dinner daily with tea and coffee. One free evening in Edinburgh.
  • Transportation: Air-conditioned luxury coach service throughout the tour.
  • Sightseeing: Comprehensive program and distillery visits as per itinerary, including all entrance fees.
  • Tour Guide: Government-licensed Tour Manager Morag Brodie will accompany the group and work harmoniously with the tour leaders.
  • Porterage: One large suitcase per person is allowed. Each person is responsible for his/her other luggage.
  • Embarkation Package: An informative package will be mailed one month prior to departure.
  • Gratuities: All gratuities for this journey are included in the journey pricing.

pdf Tour Itinerary & Registration

If you are interested in joining the tour please use the contact information on the brochure.

PAST EVENT
"http://www.spiritoftoronto.ca/
Roy Thomson Hall
Saturday, April 24
See you there!


Whisky Live Toronto 2009

Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
www.whiskylive.com/canada/toronto-2009/
Special discount for Companions of The Quaich
Email president@thequaich.com for discount code


Victoria Whisky Festival 2010 

January 22-24, 2010 at the Hotel Grand Pacific
Tickets for the 5th Annual 2010 Victoria Whisky Festival will go on sale at 11 am on Saturday November 7th at:

The Strath Spirit Merchants
919 Douglas Street
Victoria BC
Tel: 250 370 9463

More info at: www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com


Companions of the Quaich Malt Whisky Tour of Scotland 
Scotland Tour 2009 Scotland Tour 2009

June 6th-18th, 2009
Hosted by Founder and President Ed Patrick

Included:

  • Air travel: Round trip from Toronto (fares from other cities available upon request)
  • Hotels:
    Argyll Hotel, Inverary
    Bowmore Cottages, Islay
    The Palace Hotel, Inverness
    Parliament House Hotel, Edinburgh
    The Thistle Hotel, Glasgow
  • Meals: Full breakfast and dinner daily with tea and coffee
  • Transportation: Air-conditioned luxury coach service throughout the tour
  • Sightseeing: Comprehensive program and distillery visits as per itinerary, including all entrance fees
  • Tour Guide: Government-licensed Tour Manager Morag Brodie will, once again, accompany the group and work harmoniously with the tour leaders.
  • Porterage: One large suitcase per person is allowed. Each person is responsible for his/her other luggage.
  • Embarkation package: An informative package will be mailed one month prior to departure.

pdf Tour Brochure/Itinerary
pdf Tour Booking Form
pdf Tour Inclusions

SEATS ARE SELLING FAST! BOOK NOW FOR THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME!


Victoria Whisky Festival 2009 

January 23-25, 2009 at the Hotel Grand Pacific
Tickets for the 4th Annual 2009 Victoria Whisky Festival will go on sale at 11 am on Saturday November 8th at:

The Strath Spirit Merchants
919 Douglas Street
Victoria BC
Tel: 250 370 9463

More info at: www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com


Whisky Live Toronto 2008 

October 24, 2008 - MTCC, Toronto, Canada
Whisky Live Toronto is Canada's whisky tasting event of the year, bringing the celebration of whisky to downtown Toronto.

More info at: www.whiskylive.com/canada/


The Golf Quaich 2008
Creemore Chapter Convenor Paul Ruppel presents the 2008 golf trophy to winner Ed Patrick Creemore Chapter Convenor
Paul Ruppel presents the
2008 golf trophy to winner Ed Patrick
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Spirit of Toronto 2008

More than 100 single malt whiskies were poured at this annual tasting event!
www.spiritoftoronto.ca

Visit Mark Gillespie's WhiskyCast to hear an interview with Ian Innes of the Feathers Pub.
See Episode 145: May, 18th
www.whiskycast.com

Lawrence Graham behind the bar
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L-R: Ian Innes, Lawrence Graham,
Anne Patrick, Ed Patrick
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Victoria Whisky Festival 2008 

January 25-27, 2008 at the Hotel Grand Pacific
Tickets for the 3rd Annual 2008 Victoria Whisky Festival will go on sale at 11 am on Saturday November 3rd at:

The Strath Spirit Merchants
919 Douglas Street
Victoria BC
Tel: 250 370 9463

More info at: www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com


Whisky Live Toronto 

Saturday, October 20
Appealing to both the enthusiast and the novice alike, and with expert advice on hand and the opportunity to learn about the whisky basics, Whisky Live is intended to provide the ultimate whisky experience.

Special discount for Companions of The Quaich on tickets for WhiskyLive Toronto. Contact the President for details.
More info at: www.whiskylive.com


Companions of the Quaich Malt Whisky Tour of Scotland 
Scotland Tour 2007 Scotland Tour 2007

September 4th-20th, 2007
Hosted by Founder and President Ed Patrick

Included:

  • Air travel: Round trip from Toronto
  • Hotels:
    Thistle Hotel, Glasgow.
    Bowmore Cottages, Islay.
    Skye Hotel, Kyle of Lochalsh.
    Dornoch Castle, Dornoch.
    Stromness Hotel, Stromness.
    Hilton Hotel, Aviemore.
    Parliament House Hotel, Edinburgh.
  • Meals: Full breakfast and dinner daily, with tea and coffee. (Light breakfasts in Islay.) (Dinner in Edinburgh, 18 September, not included.)
  • Transportation: Luxury coach service throughout the journey.
  • Tour Manager: A government-licensed Tour Manager will be accompanying the group.
  • Sight-seeing: Entrance fees to all sights and distilleries are included.
  • Porterage: One large suitcase per person is allowed. Each person is responsible for his/her other luggage.
  • Gratuities: Hotel staff gratuities are included.
  • JUST ADDED TO THE ITINERARY ― A SPECIAL FIRST VISIT TO THE ISLE OF JURA DISTILLERY!

pdf Tour Brochure/Itinerary
pdf Tour Booking Form

SEATS ARE SELLING FAST! BOOK NOW FOR THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME!


Ed and Anne at the Victoria Whisky Festival 2007

The Third Biennial Malt Whisky Tour of Scotland 
Whisky Tour 2006 Photos Click to view photos from the tour.

A gregarious group of good Companions toured the best of Bonnie Scotland! A First Class Luxury Coach Tour of famed Scotch distilleries from the Lowlands to the Highlands.

Whisky Tour 2006 Photos Click to view more photos from the tour.

UNBEATABLE INCLUSIONS:

  • Toronto-Glasgow direct return airfare on Thomas Cook Airlines
  • Luxury touring coach
  • Hotel accommodation in Scottish Tourist Board rated 3 Star and 4 Star hotels
  • Full breakfast and dinner daily, beginning with dinner on day two
  • Admissions to all distilleries and visitor attractions
  • Ferry crossings
  • Scottish Banquet Evening
  • Porterage of 1 suitcase per person
  • Service charges and local taxes

pdf Tour Brochure/Itinerary
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