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The Kinahan’s Hybrid Cask™ is a groundbreaking fusion of five exceptional woods into one single cask: Portuguese, American, French, Hungarian Oak, and Chestnut.

  • All Weather Natural Seasoning

  • Wooden Stave Formation

  • Traditional Toasting Methods

  • Traditional Charring Methods

  • Hybrid Cask Toasting

  • Hybrid Cask Hand-Assembling

  • Cask Coding

  • Hybrid Cask Maturation

What is the KASC Project & The Hybrid Cask?

The KASC Project — is a radical reinvention of how whiskey flavour is born.

At its heart lies the Hybrid Cask™, a bold experiment: harnessing the terroir of wood itself to craft flavour from the cask up. Each Hybrid Cask™ is hand-built and uniquely constructed from a selection of five distinct wood types - Portuguese Oak, American Oak, French Oak, Hungarian Oak, and Chestnut.

Every tree type tells a story. Every wood style adds a layer.

The result? A whiskey with a very distinctive character, of rare complexity and depth, where flavours collide and evolve - spice meets sweetness, richness meets restraint and balance ties it all together.It all begins an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

The Craft.

Creating a hybrid cask for Kinahan’s Whiskey is a meticulous process that blends tradition with innovation.

The Hybrid Cask™ begins with sourcing staves from multiple types of oak.

Some staves come from barrels that have previously held different wines or spirits, to capture a diverse spectrum of flavours. The staves are carefully disassembled, inspected for quality, and reassembled into a single, hand-built cask, with each section specifically chosen for its unique contribution to aroma, texture, and taste.

Once constructed, the Hybrid Cask™ undergoes selected heat treatment to activate flavour compounds before being filled with Kinahan’s whiskey KASC Project™ Series for maturation.

Over time, the spirit absorbs complex layers of character, producing a whiskey that embodies Kinahan’s pioneering spirit and mastery of cask innovation.

HYBRID CASK™Method

WOOD SELECTION

MATURATION CYCLE

AGE STATEMENT

The flavour is crafted - not timed.

In the Hybrid Cask™ range, age takes a back seat - because it’s the wood that does the talking. Each of the five wood types contributes unique molecular compounds influenced by its terroir, grain structure, and seasoning. These woods interact with the spirit in complex, layered ways, developing deep character far beyond what age alone can deliver.

“It isn’t about how long - it’s about how bold”.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND

The Flavour Composition

Every tree tells a story. Every wood adds a layer. Select a wood type below to explore its flavour effects.

Foundation of Sweetness and Vanilla

  • Vanilla

    Toffee

    Coconut

    Light Caramel

    Sweet spice (cinnamon, nutmeg)

Elegance and Tannic Depth

  • Dried fruit (fig, apricot)

    Baking spice (clove, allspice)

    Toasted almond

    Fine-grained tannins

    Aromatic woodiness

Earthy Richness and Unique Spice

  • Toasted walnut

    Fig

    Raisins

    Honeyed wood

    Rustic spice (paprika-like warmth)

    Dried herbs

    Subtle smokiness

Dark Fruit and Bold Texture

  • Dark cherry

    Plum jam

    Leather

    Tobacco leaf

    Tannic structure

Unusual Sweetness and Nutty Complexity

  • Roasted chestnut

    Maple syrup

    Brown sugar

    Hazelnut

    Subtle bitterness

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