The Quaich

A quaich /ˈkweɪx/, archaically quaigh or quoich, is a special kind of shallow two-handled drinking cup or bowl in Scotland. It derives from the Scottish Gaelic cuach (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [kʰuəx]) meaning a cup.

I received a quaich tonight - " the cup of friendship " for work I have done for the local Faculty of the Royal College of GPs. I was very honoured to receive this gift. Traditionally you fill the quaich with whisky and pass it around the assembled company. Unfortunately there was no time ( or whisky ) to do this !