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 20th of January
two thousand and thirteen, at seven o’clock
Special Guest
Andrew Ferguson, Keeper of the Quaich
• Clynelish • Glenfarclas • Dalmore 1988 •
• Bowmore 22 year • Coal Ila 30 Year •
Whiskies • Dinner • Dessert
Sample five unique and limited quantity whiskies
sumptuously paired with a four-course meal
(Meal details to follow)
Venue
Vancouver Lawn Tennis Club
1630 W 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6J 2K7
RSVP by January 10, 2014 Programme
Companions of the Quaich Reception: 6:30 pm
140-6751 Graybar Road, Whisky tasting & dinner: 7:00 pm
Richmond, V6W 1H3 Casual attire
email info@vanquaich.com Couvert: $100; $110: non-members
Seating limited to 28 participants
The 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!
