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Adrian Wishart David's early years. Born in London 1943 to James and Margaret. He then spent many happy years of his childhood growing up in the rugged natural beauty of Cornwall. He was very close to his Nanna who lived in Porthleven and spent many days outdoors, at the beach and looking after pets and animals.
Adrian Wishart David's teenage years saw him move back from Cornwall to London. (Even his pet crow came with him after - he had nursed it back to health after it injured it's wing.)
Adrian Wishart David's favourite place was St Andrews where he spent a number of happy years at University and where he met Doreen. Lovely photos of Doreen and David happy together and they married in 1967. He was awarded a BSC in Maths / Physics and a PHD in Numerical Taxonomy.
Adrian Wishart David and Doreen on their wedding day 52 years ago
Adrian Wishart Bonnie & Clyde! 1968
Adrian Wishart Postcard from Porthleven (written by Mark to Granny Rhoda) 1978. David spent his early years here and where his Nanna lived.
Adrian Wishart David, Doreen, Mark, John and Adrian in Rome exhibiting the Clustan Statistical suite of programmes,1985.
John Wishart Rome 1987 with John and Jackie Henderson
Adrian Wishart Dad's boys Mark, John and Adrian, wearing the Wishart Tartan that David designed at Mark and Deanne's wedding in Inverleigh, Victoria, Australia.
Mark Wishart Summer holidays spent at Kilconquhar were always special. This was grandson Alex’s first holiday there at 6 months old.
Neville Wishart One of our New Zealand Wishart family wanted to have some sterling silver assayed in Edinburgh and David, ever obliging, was the go-between with the Assay Office. We had the pleasure of meeting him and Doreen at the office and then later joining them for lunch where David's reward was to make good use of the assayed goblets.
Neville Wishart Sampling the silverware, 2001.
Adrian Wishart David's retirement project Whisky Classified first published in 2002. It has been a wonderful journey taking David and Doreen on many adventures throughout Scotland and across the world.
Scott Wishart David with Jack Wishart, our family genealogist, and chef Martin Wishart at his restaurant in 2002.
Scott Wishart Photographed with other Wisharts outside Martin Wishart's restaurant in Leith at the annual Wishart Society luncheon.
John Wishart David, Doreen and Rhoda in Luzern during a memorable visit to Switzerland in 2004.
Scott Wishart The annual Wishart Society Luncheon in 2004.
Neville Wishart A very enjoyable evening hosted by David and Doreen at Prestonfields restaurant in Edinburgh to round off our visit, June 2005.
Neville Wishart We loved coming to Edinburgh when we could again meet up with David and Doreen. And on this occasion in June 2005, we were able to present him with a set of table napkins emblazoned with the Wishart crest.
Mark Wishart Introducing George the hand puppet to grandson Kyle.
Mark Wishart Family lunch at Rufflets Hotel, St Andrews (2005).
Scott Wishart At the 2005 Wishart Luncheon held in The Doric, David gave an interesting talk about HMS Wishart.
Adrian Wishart The Keepers of the Quaich, Blair Castle, Scotland
John Wishart At Top of Europe, Jungfraujoch, Switzerland
Mark Wishart Dad always enjoyed dining “al fresco” ... whenever the weather supported it.
Mark Wishart A special memory is our 2007 holiday in Queensland, Australia. We packed in so many experiences into that holiday from crocodile shows at Australia Zoo; visits to macadamia, pineapple & ginger farms; learning about marine life at Moreton Island; and the excitement of the theme parks on the Gold Coast.
Mark Wishart Sandboarding at Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia!
Mark Wishart Feeding wild dolphins at Moreton Island with grandson Alex.
John Wishart Tying son John’s bow tie on his wedding day.
John Stepney So difficult to choose a memory from 55 years of friendship with David and Doreen, unfortunately curtailed for the last two years by my own health problems. What a great friend David was! Kind, generous and unpredictable. This photo combines two of David's passions - St Andrews and golf.
Mark Wishart A competitive game of table tennis with grandson Kyle.
Scott Wishart David photographed with his friend and golfing partner, Jack Wishart in St. Andrews - a year before the George Wishart Quincentennial Conference.
Scott Wishart David's whisky talk and tasting was one of the highlights of the George Wishart Quincentennial Conference in 2013.
Scott Wishart Article in the Dundee Courier about the George Wishart Quincentennial Conference.
Scott Wishart David was always on hand to supply some liquid refreshment (no prizes for guessing what!) A gathering of Wisharts at Bannockburn in 2014.
Adrian Wishart Dad passionate about his Dahlias at Kingsburgh Road. Lovely blooms pictured with his Grandaughter Eva in 2015.
Mark Wishart Address to a Haggis!
James Turnbull David was a wonderful man - full of fun and positivity. He was always up for trying something new and had an immense amount of knowledge. Most of all we shared family values and all we have are Happy, Happy memories of our time at Microcentre. He will certainly be missed. All our love James, Karen and Katie xxx
John Wishart Always up for a new experience, Dad taking a ride on the Vespa during a visit to Switzerland in 2018.
Adrian Wishart David's latest book on Whisky, "The World of Whisky" co-authored with Neil Ridley and Gavin D. Smith. Pavilion 2019
Adrian Wishart David and Doreen at home with grandchildren Eva and Leo.
Adrian Wishart David giving a Whisky Talk at Glasgow Science Centre, February 2019
Adrian Wishart David and Doreen at the CMQM Conference, School of Physics and Astronomy, St Andrews University, where David was giving a Whisky Presentation.
Adrian Wishart I am so proud of you and love you with all my heart. I have such fond memories growing up at Kingsburgh Road, safe and happy, all made possible by your and Mum's hard work. You are such a special person. X
We shall miss you David...
John Wishart Eva helping to affix CDs into Whisky Classified.
John Wishart I have many wonderful memories of bedtime stories - in character with voices. This is with Georgia and Harris.
John Wishart A familiar sight, Daddy was often seen lining up the perfect photo.
John Wishart Out for an autumn walk with John, Lissa and grandchildren Harris and Georgia
Charlotte MacKenzie Glad we got to know David, happy dinner at your house. American cousin Roland & family.
Charlotte MacKenzie Sending love from your American family.
Sebastiaan Smits David was a true legend. I'll never forget his kindness, his humour, the way he used to get lost in Ghent and above all his formidable knowledge of whisky. We already missed him when he stopped visiting the festivals in The Netherlands and Belgium and we will miss him even more now. Fois dhut!
David was a lovely man, generous, friendly and fun loving. I have many happy memories of him. Family meals to which l have always been welcomed. Grandparent days out with Eva and Leo. Playing golf along with Doreen and Ken, (who enjoyed several rounds with him) . He will be greatly missed.
pat.rad24@yahoo.co.uk Radcliffe A lunch out in 2017
Remembering his wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May he rest in peace!
My heart is with the family of this lovely person
David will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Not only a whisky connoisseur and great host, but also an invaluable organiser and driver of the Wishart Society. Through David, our Wishart family in New Zealand was able to reunite with our Scottish cousins. We will always remember him for what he has achieved for us.
David was a true gentleman and will be missed. Hugh & Maria X
David was proud of his achievements: BSC in Maths/Physics PHD in Numerical Taxonomy Director and Co-founder of Clustan FBCS & ChSysEng FRSS & ChStat Director and Co-founder of Microcentre Author of Whisky Classified Keeper of the Quaich Research Fellow in the School of Management, St. Andrews University President (previously) of the British Classi...
we'll always have the ghost cheese... I will miss you
David inspired a group of his recent neighbours to set up ‘adventure’ lunches by inviting the group to a meal for Doreen’s birthday . It was very successful , greatly enjoyed by all parties and enhanced by his presence - always charming and with a keen and mischievous wit . We will miss him .
George Wishart All of us, the wider Wishart family, owe David a lot for his foresight, energy and hard work for us and especially for his lighting the beacon, wishart.org, to be visible all over the world. Not only that - he was great fun to know. George and Mary Wishart Borgue
In loving memory of David Wishart, July 5th 1943 to March 12th 2020, friends and acquaintances are invited to join a memorial service in honour of David's life. In recognition of the current situation with Covid-19 and with many of David's family, friends and colleagues being located all around the world, we have decided to hold this online. The me...
We will always grow dahlias in our garden in memory of David. Such a kind and fun neighbour. Tony and Christine Kneale
Sonya Cameron From Max and Sonya Cameron, Australia: We were befriended by David and Doreen while working in London nearly 50 years ago and have remained warm friends ever since. David was generous with his time, good humour, intellect and whisky! We stayed with them in Edinburgh, visiting St Andrews (see photo) and Speyside distilleries. We met up again in Australia for Mark's wedding and subsequent visits, including helping at David's whisky talks down-under. David always impressed with his generosity and welcoming spirit, especially when we were new to the UK. May he rest in peace knowing that we really appreciated his friendship and the great times we had together.
Fiona Holman As well as being the author of Whisky Classified, David was also a major contributor to The World of Whisky, a wonderful gift book covering top whiskies from around the world, published in October 2019. David was pleased that Scottish distilleries still accounted for more than one-third of this book, and was happy to acknowledge that we had to include some world class whiskies from such upstart newcomers as Japan, Australia and Finland!
Fiona Holman Thank you David for two wonderful books on whisky. I much enjoyed working with you on Whisky Classified, updated many times, most recently in September 2018 and which included many of your photographs of distilleries all over Scotland.
A BLESSING to know David Wishart. Loved his Humor and Kindness. He will be missed by his Wishart Colorado Descendant's. God Bless You All!!! Love, Jeanie Glanz
Martin Wishart Both my parents, Joe and Lesley, and I were delighted to have been in David's company at the Wishart gatherings and have fond memories of him. One of a kind.
John Wishart Tribute to my father