An Coimisiún Pleanála had refused planning permission for the maturation warehouses which the indigenous whiskey firm says are vital to expand its storage capacity as its business continues to grow.
One of the country’s largest indigenous whiskey companies recently built out its distillery without planning as it bid to keep up with growing demand for its whiskey.
The company faces a significant hurdle with Cork County Council as it bids to get retention permission for a recent build at the Skibbereen distillery to keep up with growing international whiskey demand.
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