KINAHAN’S L.L. WHISKEY
A PIONEER and TRADITIONALLY
ONE of the MOST POPULAR
IRISH WHISKEYS
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ESTD.HERITAGE & ‘L.L.’ MARK
Kinahan’s whiskey was founded by Daniel Kinahan in 1779. Generations of the Kinahan family ensured it became renowned for its unique taste and character. In 1807, Charles Lennox, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, was so impressed with this whiskey that he ordered all barrels at the Kinahan family cellars be kept exclusively for his private use, marking each cask with “L.L.” This mark still adorns each and every bottle.
HERITAGE & ‘L.L.’ MARK
Kinahan’s whiskey was founded by Daniel Kinahan in 1779. Generations of the Kinahan family ensured it became renowned for its unique taste and character. In 1807, Charles Lennox, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, was so impressed with this whiskey that he ordered all barrels at the Kinahan family cellars be kept exclusively for his private use, marking each cask with “L.L.” This mark still adorns each and every bottle.
THE FIRST LEGALLY PROTECTED WHISKEY BRAND IN THE WORLD
In 1863 the Court of Dublin awarded Kinahan’s L.L. whiskey with legal protection against other Irish producers who were trying to invade the brand. This event is recorded in the Dublin archives, precedenting the first protection of a whiskey trademark in history.
THE FIRST LEGALLY PROTECTED WHISKEY BRAND IN THE WORLD
In 1863 the Court of Dublin awarded Kinahan’s L.L. whiskey with full legal protection against other Irish producers who were trying to invade the brand. This event is recorded in the Dublin archives, precedenting the first protection of a whiskey trademark in history.
THE CHOICE OF JERRY THOMAS
By the mid 19th Century Kinahan’s L.L. whiskey came to the attention of many American connoisseurs, including Jerry Thomas, “the father of American mixology”. Kinahan’s L.L. is known to have been the whiskey of choice for Jerry Thomas since 1862.
THE CHOICE OF JERRY THOMAS
By the mid 19th Century Kinahan’s L.L. whiskey came to the attention of many American connoisseurs, including Jerry Thomas, “the father of American mixology”. Kinahan’s L.L. is known to have been the whiskey of choice for Jerry Thomas since 1862.
KEY EVENTS IN OUR HISTORY
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YEAR OF FOUNDATION0
YEAR OF 'L.L.' MARK ORIGINATION0
YEAR OF THE FIRST ROYAL WARRANT OF APPOINTMENT0
BECOMING THE CHOICE OF JERRY THOMAS0
YEAR OF TRADEMARK PROTECTION0
YEAR OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL AWARDRoyal Warrants
The Royal Warrant is the ultimate seal of approval. To receive a Royal Warrant, a company is ought to be doing business with the royal household for at least five years. A Warrant also carries with it responsibilies. Beholders must exercise discretion, and make it their duty not to let standards slip.
