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Kinahan's Irish Whiskey

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Kinahan's Irish Whiskey is a historic brand with roots dating back to the early 19th century in Dublin. Originally known for its "LL" (Lord Lieutenant) whiskey, the brand received a Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria in 1845. After a period of dormancy, the brand was re-launched in 2014 by a new entity. Today, Kinahan's focuses on sourcing and blending Irish whiskeys, continuing its legacy with modern expressions.

Timeline
  • 1807 M. Kinahan & Sons began bottling and selling their own blended Irish whiskey in Dublin.
  • 1845 The company was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria, leading to their "LL" (Lord Lieutenant) whiskey becoming well-known.
  • 2014 The Kinahan's Irish Whiskey brand was re-launched by a new entity, aiming to revive its legacy.
  • 2015 The first modern expressions of Kinahan's Irish Whiskey were released to the market.
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