Kinahan's Irish Whiskey KASC Project Batch 03
Whisky production as an experiment - that's something you have to dare to do. The KASC Project uses handmade hybrid casks. Let's take a look at what that means.Think of a hybrid cask as a newly assembled cask made from the staves of various other casks. Five casks of different origins are used: Portuguese oak, American oak, French oak, Hungarian oak and chestnut. This allows for unique flavours to emerge. At Kinahans, they write about it: So - if you are not ready to leave your comfort zone, the hybrid barrel whiskey releases are simply not for you.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Fruity! We have strong aromas of caramelised fruits, such as pear and apricot on the nose. Some fig and wood notes can be perceived subliminally.
Palate
It tastes like it smells. Besides the apricot, we also have the taste of ripe mango and a little more in the foreground an intense oak aroma. In the background we taste fine nuts. Pecans.
Finish
In the finish, the fruitiness disappears and is replaced by a sharp peppery spiciness. A little oak resonates.
Thoughts
Marcel 73/100
A bold experiment that’s a lot of fun and leaves you wanting more from the KASC Project. The fruity character, with its peppery spice, delivers genuine drinking pleasure—perfect for relaxed summer evenings. Definitely an exciting release for fans of new taste experiences.
Sascha 73/100
The KASC Project Batch 03 impresses with an unusual cask composition that gives the whisky a complex structure. Despite the experimental cask blend, the whisky feels well balanced, with clearly defined oak spice and a pronounced fruit note. For lovers of innovative Irish whiskeys, this release offers a solid foundation for what’s to come.
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What is a Hybrid Cask and how does it influence the flavor of Kinahan's KASC Project Batch 03?
A Hybrid Cask is a barrel constructed from staves of different types of wood. In Kinahan's KASC Project Batch 03, staves from Portuguese, American, French, and Hungarian oak, as well as chestnut, are combined. This unusual cask construction results in complex and unique aromas ranging from fruity notes to intense oak and spicy pepper tones.
Why does Kinahan's KASC Project Batch 03 have no age statement (No Age Statement)?
Kinahan's KASC Project Batch 03 deliberately forgoes an age statement because the focus is on the experimental maturation process in the hybrid casks. The emphasis is on the combination of different wood types and their influence on the flavor, rather than the whisky’s age.
How should Kinahan's KASC Project Batch 03 be best tasted to fully appreciate all its aromas?
To fully experience the complex aromas of Kinahan's KASC Project Batch 03, it is recommended to taste the whisky at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass. This allows the fruity notes of pear, apricot, and mango, as well as the subtle wood and nut aromas, to develop optimally. A small splash of water can help highlight the intense oak notes and the peppery spice on the finish.