Claxton’s has unveiled a major bonded warehouse expansion on its Dalswinton Estate in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The new Glenbrae Bond facility, built within a disused quarry, is an HMRC-approved warehouse with capacity for 24,000 casks, designed to meet rising global demand for premium cask storage and maturation services.
The expansion represents a significant infrastructure investment by the independent Scotch whisky company. Glenbrae Bond targets a broad client base including private cask collectors, independent bottlers, trade customers, new whisky brands, and established global players.
The fully insulated facility is positioned near major transport links to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and beyond. Custom-built steel racks enable precision cask management and regulatory compliance, while 24-hour security protects clients’ assets.
Tom Roskams, director at Claxton’s, said: “The launch of Glenbrae Bond marks another huge milestone for the business.”
“Demand for world-class, flexible warehousing is global, and we meet that need at scale, while maintaining the detailed level of service and expertise our clients expect,” Roskams added.
The warehouse supports both long-term maturation and flexible short-term storage. Claxton’s team offers an extensive range of cask shapes, sizes, and finishes for re-racking, alongside guidance for new cask owners on maturation goals, duty and tax implications, and cask visits.
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Glenbrae Bond also complements the existing Dalswinton Bond facility on the 5,000-acre historic estate. Clients gain access to an on-site tasting room for private sampling, a bar for hosted experiences, and guided tours of the estate grounds.
“We’re a trusted partner for trade customers, brand owners, and industry professionals worldwide, delivering secure storage, expert handling, and a premium experience,” Roskams said. “Combined with the unique setting and facilities at Dalswinton Bond, we offer something truly distinctive.”
The expansion arrives at a time when demand for independent cask storage in Scotland continues to grow. A rising number of private investors and international brands are seeking bonded warehousing with professional maturation services, driven by sustained global interest in Scotch whisky as both a collectible asset and a maturing spirit.
