A government sanctioned warehouse exclusively for fruit brandies was established at the Atlantic Dock January 1897.  The warehouse, located at Imlay and Commerce streets was said to have a capacity of  10,000 barrels.  Storage rates were set at half that of New York City, according to the New York Journal, January 28, 1897.

Full text of article "New Bonded Warehouse, "New York Journal, January 28, 1897 

Brooklyn Will Open a Place to Store Fruit Brandies Today

Brooklyn is to have a bonded warehouse to be devoted solely to the storage of brandies made exclusively from fruits.  Collector of Internal Revenue John C. Kelley yesterday granted the necessary permit to the Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Company, and the place will be opened to-day.  Liquors will be stored at the rate of 8 cents per barrel per month and 5 cents per month for half barrels.  The rates named are just one-half what is charged in New York.

The new bonded warehouse is located at Imlay and Commerce streets, Atlantic dock.  It will have a capacity of 10,000 barrels.  Thomas J. Higgins, of No. 131 Union street, has been appointed storehouse gauger.