Kingsbarn Distillery has now finalised its new four bonded warehouses in Glenrothes, Fife. These span 1,000 square meters each and will see the beverage company able to store up to 14,400 casks in each one.
The facilities will enhance control over stock, ensuring that the business is well-prepared for launching new releases and limited editions in the coming years.
The expansion to its storage is part of a major multi-million-pound investment from Wemyss Malt announced last year. Alongside the storage improvements, the business is also increasing its production capacity, with an aim of achieving +40%.
“This is another major milestone for us, as these new warehouses allow us to bring a large portion of our maturing whisky under one roof, while significantly expanding our storage capacity,” commented William Wemyss, Wemyss Family Spirits founder and chairman.
“This project has been years in the making and marks the next natural step in our business’s evolution while also representing the confidence we have in the trajectory of growth we are currently on.
“As we continue to expand our production capabilities, securing the right infrastructure to support our ambitions is essential.
“These warehouses provide the space we need, not just for today, but for the long-term future of Wemyss Family Spirits.”
Colorado Construction was chosen as the preferred construction partner for the project, having successfully completed Kingsbarns Distillery. While an already strong relationship with InchDairnie Distillery facilitated an efficient vision for the site, with Fife Council providing guidance throughout the planning process.
Speaking on the next stages, production director Isabella Wemyss, who launched founded Kingsbarn in 2014 with her brother William, said the priority will be to transfer a “significant portion” of its casks into the new warehouses, consolidating more of its maturing stock into a single location.
“These new facilities will provide us with even greater oversight of our inventory and cask management, allowing us to carefully monitor their progress and respond more efficiently to customer requests,” she added.
“In addition to housing our own stock, we have also partnered with an external business, with one of our warehouses now being used by industry partners for premium whisky storage.”
William and Isabella started on their whisky journey with the launch of Wemyss Malts in 2005, a brand dedicated to crafting expertly blended single malts. Expanding their spirits portfolio, Wemyss Family Spirits introduced Darnley’s Gin in 2010, with Kingsbarns Distillery following four years later.