PRESS RELEASE - President Becomes a Master of the Keepers of the Quaich

The Keepers of the Quaich, the exclusive Scotch whisky society with a wide international membership, met on 14 April 2008 to welcome 40 new members as Keepers of the Quaich and 4 Masters of the Quaich.

The Society was founded to represent the Scotch whisky industry worldwide, it promotes the goodwill of the industry and honours those who have made a significant contribution to it. Keepers of the Quaich have served the industry well for a minimum of five years. Masters of the Quaich are leading figures in the industry who have been exceptionally supportive in the ten years since being inducted as Keeper and have made a considerable contribution to the Scotch whisky industry.

Twice a year the Society meets in the Highlands of Scotland at Blair Castle, the ancient and historic home of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl. Keepers and Masters are inducted at a dignified ceremony by the Grand Master Mr. Patrick Ricard and entertained at a banquet with the finest Scottish hospitality.

Amongst the new Masters on this occasion was Mr. Peter D Mielzynski, President & CEO, Peter Mielzynski Agencies Ltd, Suite 400, 231 Oak Park Boulevard, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 7S8. There are now 1810 Keepers of the Quaich and 107 Masters of the Quaich worldwide, members come from 84 countries. On this occasion 13 countries were represented.

The Society takes its name from the two handled drinking bowl which is described in the ancient Gaelic language of Scotland as a ‘cuach’ or quiach, a vessel long associated with the drinking of Scotch whisky.