Whiskey company’s losses rise to €1.6m

The Dublin Liberties Whiskey Company saw its losses rise to €1.6 million in 2018 as its owner, British drinks group Quintessential Brands, pumped in €5 million in debt funding.

The company made a loss for the year of €1.1 million, while it had taken out a loan of €5.9 million from US bank Wells Fargo Capital Finance, a debt that was guaranteed by Quintessential, according to the accounts.

Dublin Liberties Whiskey Company was ...