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      Keepers of the Quaich
An exclusive international society to recognise, reward and celebrate those who have shown outstanding commitment to the Scotch Whisky Industry.
Shared Passion Purpose Together
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              October 6, 2025
              
                
            
          Autumn 2025 Banquet
The Society hosts two Ceremony of Induction and Banquets per year at Blair Castle - our spiritual home
      Find our more about our members
      Our Keepers & Masters  have 
    
    
    
    Our Keepers & Masters  have 
 thousands of years of shared experience.
    3238
              Enrolled Keepers
276
              Enrolled Masters
100+
              Countries
Our Most Recent Masters
 
                                
                            Douglas Belford
Director at J&G Grant 
                                
                            Christine McCafferty
Head of Archives at Diageo 
                                
                            Martin Murdoch
Managing Director MEAI at Edrington 
                                
                            Kazuhito Watanabe
General Manager Sales at Pernod Ricard Japan 
                                
                            David Williamson
Corporate Affairs Director at William Grant & Sons 
                        
                      Tracy Wason 
Head of Keepers of the Quaich
                            Having spent decades working for several companies in the Scotch Whisky Industry, I’m now responsible for managing the Society, events and our dedicated team.
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Keepers of the Quaich
Lothianburn Clubhouse
106 Biggar Road
Edinburgh
EH10 7DU
Email: info@keepersofthequaich.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 131 445 4054
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm GMT
Friday: 9am - 1pm
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