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Case Study

Strong Hold & Whiskey Thief Distillery – Modular Drawer Storage Cabinets for Bottling Operations

Strong Hold Modular Drawer Storage cabinet in a distillery setting

Overview

Strong Hold, the industry leader in industrial storage and workspace solutions, partnered with Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. in Frankfort, Kentucky, to deliver a high-density, mobile storage solution for their bottling operations. Known for its premium bourbon, Whiskey Thief needed a way to keep essential bottling tools organized, protected, and always within reach, without sacrificing mobility or durability.

Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. barrel

Challenge

The final stage of bourbon production, bottling, requires a wide range of specialized tools and accessories. For Whiskey Thief, these include:

  • Bung pullers
  • Filters and screens for removing charred wood from barrels
  • Lab and tasting glasses
  • Miscellaneous parts and accessories for the bottling line

Key requirements for the solution included:

  • Eight high-capacity drawers for tool and part organization
  • Heavy-duty casters for easy movement throughout the facility
  • All-steel construction for long-lasting performance in a working distillery environment

Solution

Strong Hold Modular Drawer Storage cabinet in a distillery setting

Strong Hold provided its Modular Drawer Storage Cabinet, an all-welded 14-gauge steel unit designed for industrial durability and flexible use. The cabinet was equipped with:

  • Eight drawers for high-density storage and organization
  • Industrial-grade casters for smooth mobility within the bottling facility
  • Heavy-duty construction to withstand daily use and environmental demands

The modular drawer storage cabinet allows Whiskey Thief’s team to position tools exactly where they are needed during bottling, reducing downtime and improving workflow efficiency.

Results

Whiskey Thief immediately saw operational benefits from Strong Hold’s solution:

  • Streamlined organization of bottling tools and accessories
  • Increased mobility and flexibility in bottling operations
  • Improved efficiency by reducing time spent locating and transporting tools
  • Reliable performance in a demanding production environment

Beyond the bottling floor, Whiskey Thief also uses Strong Hold products throughout its operations, including a 12-gauge clear-view door cabinet in their tasting facility to securely store and display tasting glasses for visitors.

Strong Hold clear view cabinet in a distillery setting

Key Takeaways

This project demonstrates how industrial-grade storage solutions can enhance efficiency even in specialized, small-batch production environments. Strong Hold’s ability to customize configurations and ensure durability made it the clear choice for Whiskey Thief’s unique needs.

Conclusion

From heavy manufacturing floors to artisanal bourbon distilleries, Strong Hold delivers storage solutions that work as hard as the people using them. Whiskey Thief now has a mobile, high-capacity storage system perfectly suited for its bottling operations, keeping the tools of the trade close at hand from barrel to bottle.

To learn more about Whiskey Thief Distilling Co., visit: https://whiskeythief.com

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Whiskey Thief Distillery