Can a UK spirits brand use a distributor to hold inventory under bond (WOWGR)?

No — the owner of the goods must hold the WOWGR themselves; a distributor cannot hold bonded stock on a brand's behalf. If you need blending and canning services with bonded warehouse capability, members recommend approaching this as part of a service package rather than as a standalone distributor arrangement. **Bottled and Canned** offer blending and canning services that include bonded warehouse access as part of their integrated cost — contact them to get a detailed breakdown of what's included in their pricing.