Fife-based cask dealership company Spiritfilled has taken its investment in its Braeside Bond warehouse to nearly £1 million with the introduction of a new software system designed to enhance transparency.

Vapour is a bespoke cloud-based platform which digitises the entire warehouse and cask management process allowing the management of maturing stock at the touch of a button.

Regardless of where they may be in the world, cask owners and importers can now track their casks at the 20,000 sq ft bond in Newburgh via an app on their mobile phones. It also makes life much more straightforward for those running the bond.

The software upgrade sees Spiritfilled’s investment in the last 12 months approach the seven-figure mark, the dealership continuing to expand its client base, with recent investors coming from as far afield as Hong Kong and Canada.

“We have invested heavily and there is more to come as we continue to build trust with our customers,” said co-founder and chief executive Russell Spratley.

“We want to do things properly to ensure the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients and investing in the right areas is key to that.”

The software investment comes in the wake of Spiritfilled, whose ambassador is Scotland and British and Irish Lions rugby star Finn Russell, significantly upgrading its racking system to ensure the safe storage of up to 14,000 casks at Braeside Bond, while the firm also recently introduced its first electric fork lift truck.

“You can tell the platform has been built around the needs of spirit producers and cask managers. From an operational perspective, this is going to be a gamechanger not only for us but for our clients as well,” said warehouse manager Torin Currie.

“A key feature of Vapour is its 3D mapping, allowing users to visualise exactly where their casks are stored. This interactive tool provides real-time insights into a cask’s ageing performance, helping cask owners track spirit maturation with confidence.

“The customer experience is also improved as they can view their assets, check cask status, and access documentation with full transparency, which is something we are passionate about.”