I hope you had a peaceful Easter weekend spent with your loved ones. But have you ever wondered why
the Easter Bunny brings eggs? My research has revealed that the legend originally comes from Germany.
During Lent (the forty days before Easter), it was forbidden to eat eggs as well as meat. However, as the
hens naturally continued to lay eggs, these were boiled to preserve them. Easter falls in spring, and
rabbits hopped about in the fields. Consequently, both became symbols of fertility.
By the 17th century, various customs had developed in other countries – depending on the region, the
eggs were brought by the fox, the stork, the rooster or, as was customary in Switzerland, the cuckoo. But
in all these legends, fertility and life are symbolised. Even in Great Britain, the legend of the Easter Bunny
exists and is associated with the goddess Eostre, who is celebrated during the spring equinox.
From the 19th century onwards, the Easter Bunny became established; this was largely due to the
industrial production of cheap beet sugar, which made the production of chocolate bunnies and eggs at
affordable prices possible in the first place.
This year, we are celebrating the spring season with the Creators Collection: “The New Wave”. This
brings together five of Scotland’s most exciting modern distilleries, each with its own character and
geographical ties. Three of these distilleries are available in Switzerland for the first time – for this
reason, I have limited purchases to one bottle per member, so that as many members as possible can
benefit.
In addition to our usual tastings, you also have the opportunity to visit us on Saturday 25 April at the
Whisky Mäss Winterthur, and on Tuesday 21 July I have once again organised a visit to Tattoo Basel.
I look forward to seeing you in person at one or the other event.
Enjoy discovering our colourful spring bouquet of bottlings, and hopefully see you soon!
Patric Lutz