Wemyss Family Spirits boosts capacity with new warehouses

Wemyss Family Spirits boosts capacity with new warehouses

The new storage facilities for Wemyss Family Spirits

Wemyss Family Spirits has unveiled four new bonded warehouses at its Kingsbarns Distillery in Glenrothes, significantly boosting its whisky storage capacity to support future growth.

This multi-million-pound investment, part of the company’s ongoing expansion, will allow the family-owned spirits producer to store up to 14,400 casks per 1,000 square metre warehouse.

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.



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.

Wemyss Family Spirits boosts capacity with new warehouses

William Wemyss, chairman of Wemyss Family Spirits

“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.

Wemyss Family Spirits boosts capacity with new warehouses

Isabella Wemyss – Production director at Wemyss Family Spirits

An already strong relationship with InchDairnie Distillery facilitated an efficient and well-executed vision for the site, while Fife Council provided valuable guidance throughout the planning process, ensuring a smooth path to approval.



Speaking on the next stages, Isabella Wemyss, production director, said: “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.”

She continued: “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.”


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