is traditionally an annual Burns Supper at the historic headquarters of the guild to the Waag in Zurich. Despite increasing snowfall and falling temperatures, the invited about 50 guests gathered in time for aperitifs and obligatory photo-shooting with a Piper.
By his selection of whiskeys enriched dinner the renowned Keeper of the Quaich Ian Buxton led through a skilled professional and relaxed manner. Of course, Ian was also dedications in his new book " 101 whiskeys to Try Before You Die " and available for photos.
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| By Ian Buxton on Rabbie Burns triggered |
The menu and the whiskeys (the original)
Oak Scottish Smoked Salmon
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| Aberfeldy, 21 years old |
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| Glenglassaugh, 32 years old, 1976 |
Haggis, neeps & tatties
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| Oban Distillers Edition 1993 |
Fillet of Aberdeen Angus, potatoes & vegetables
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| Highland Park, 18 years old |
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| Yamazaki, 18 years old (Japan) |
Selection of cheeses & oakcakes
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| Aberlour a'bunadh |
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| Ardbeg Corryvreckan |
Surrounded
the Supper was, of course with poems, quotes, and wisdom Rabbie Burns dinner speeches and wonderfully executed the Scottish hosts with not too little dig at the Englishmen.
The lively atmosphere was direct feedback to the organizers to start with event preparations for 2012 already.
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