Kinahan`s Quadrat No. IV (in tube)

The company Kinahan`s was founded in 1779 on Trinity Street in Dublin by Daniel Kinahan. Since then, the brand has begun its epic saga, a journey through time and an odyssey between generations. In 1980, the company acquired impressive storage facilities in Hamilton Row, Dublin, allowing barrels to be stored under proper conditions and producing aged whiskey. Thus, Kinahan’s became one of the first brands to produce and export only aged whiskeys. In 1807, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (head of state) Charles Lennox was so impressed with Kinahan`s whiskey that he ordered all stocks to be taken exclusively for personal use, marking each barrel "LL". This news, which gained wide publicity, led to Kinahan`s range becoming one of the most popular both domestically and abroad. In 1819, the popularity of the Kinahan’s brand allowed for the creation of its own four-story headquarters. By the mid-20th century, the historic building was destroyed. As Kinahan`s popularity grew, London became the base for international trade in the 1800s. For over half a century, the London base of the company has been the center of export trade to the continent, China, India, Australia, and other foreign markets. In 1845, Queen Victoria awarded Kinahan’s with the Royal Warrant. With the growing popularity in the British Isles by the mid-19th century, Kinahan`s whiskey gained recognition from the legendary Jerry Thomas, "the father of American mixology". The terms "Kinahan’s" and "Kinahan’s LL" by 1881 became generic, gaining wide recognition as a shorthand designation for whiskey of a certain price, quality, and reputation. One of the key family members, George Kinahan, died in 1903, marking the end of the family`s long association with Dublin`s public life. Besides the passing of George Kinahan, the company had to cope with the changing economy of Ireland. In June 1911, Kinahan’s business operations were transferred to Bagot & Hutton, another long-established winery in Dublin. This company bottled and distributed "Kinahan’s LL" whiskey until Prohibition in the USA in 1920. The company resumed operations in 2004. It currently operates several production facilities across Ireland. The new whiskey production team draws inspiration from Kinahan’s long-standing heritage, focusing on the unique characteristics of wood and various aging methods. Kinahan’s often challenges long-standing stereotypes. "Older whiskey is not always better whiskey, and age does not necessarily contribute to the maturity of aroma."