The Quaich is often referred to as the love cup as you each take a handle to take a drink, showing you trust one another to share the cup. ... You can fill the cup with a drink of your choice, usually whisky or you can combine two drinks symbolising the two of you becoming one.
How big should a quaich be?
Quaichs given as christening gifts tend to be in the size range 2.5” (6.4cm) – 4” (10.2cm). If you wish to present a quaich as a trophy these are normally in the range 3.5” (8.9cm) – 6.5” (16.5cm).
What is a Celtic quaich?
A quaich /ˈkweɪx/, archaically quaigh or quoich, is a special kind of shallow two-handled drinking cup or bowl of a type traditional in Scotland. It derives from the Scottish Gaelic cuach (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [kʰuəx]), meaning a cup.