A family-owned spirits producer has marked a milestone after unveiling new premium storage facilities in Fife.
Located in Glenrothes as part of Wemyss Family Spirits’ multi-million-pound investment programme, Kingsbarns Distillery is expanding its capacity to support the future growth of its whisky portfolio.
The firm has finalised four bonded warehouses, each spanning 1,000 sqm, which will soon be able to store up to 14,400 casks each. The facilities are designed to enhance control over stock, ensuring the business is well-prepared for launching new releases and limited editions in the coming years.
Colorado Construction was chosen as the preferred construction partner for the project, having successfully completed Kingsbarns Distillery.
William Wemyss, Wemyss Family Spirits founder and chairman, said, “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. 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.”
An already strong relationship with InchDairnie Distillery is said to have facilitated an ‘efficient and well-executed’ vision for the site, while Fife Council provided guidance throughout the planning process.
Isabella Wemyss, production director, added, “We are incredibly grateful to InchDairnie Distillery, Colorado Construction, and Fife Council for their support in bringing this project to life. Our next priority is transferring a significant portion of our casks into the new warehouses, consolidating more of our maturing stock in 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. 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.”
