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Digital Deeds by Proof 8: Setting the Standard in Cask Ownership

The BBC’s investigation into whisky investment fraud has thrown the spotlight on cask ownership, and the gaps in the system. One thing is clear: this industry needs a fix.

That’s where Proof 8 comes in.

No more doubts over who owns what, or where a cask is. No more fragile paper trails. Digital Deeds are purpose-built to bring clarity, security, and trust to whisky investment.

Digital Deeds are the future of cask ownership.

What are Digital Deeds?

Digital Deeds are blockchain-backed records that securely prove ownership, provenance, and location of every cask. Unique to the Proof 8 platform, they provide an immutable record – from distillation to maturation – giving distilleries and warehousekeepers complete traceability, operational clarity, and confidence in every cask.
In an industry rocked by recent fraud scandals and missing millions, Digital Deeds also give cask owners peace of mind. Investors can verify their cask’s existence, what it is and where it is – eliminating all doubt. It’s the transparency the industry needs, and trust the consumer deserves.
"Digital Deeds are a game-changer. We finally have total visibility and certainty over cask ownership. Outdated paper certificates are gone, replaced by secure, auditable digital records."

Jacqui Hanna
Co-Director and Warehousekeeper at The Foundry Vault 
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How Digital Deeds work

Unique digital identity
Every asset & location is assigned its own unique identity and is connected to the cask using a QR code, which is scannable by any handheld device
Auditable and Trackable
Every movement, transaction and milestone is securely and permanently recorded. A fully auditable record for compliance and reporting is available 
Ownership verification
Cask owners can verify what they own and where it is. Ownership is securely recorded and accessible, removing doubt and building trust.
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Why choose Digital Deeds for your distillery or warehouse?

Verified ownership
Tamper-proof, easily accessible digital records
Total transparency
Clear and complete traceability from start to finish
Simplified compliance
Immediate reporting for HMRC or TTB
Authenticity guaranteed
No more paper-based records
Reduced admin
Streamline processes
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“Digital Deeds bring much needed transparency and assurance to cask ownership - owners know exactly what they have, where it is and that it’s the real deal. 

When you have a lot of casks coming in and out of a warehouse, it’s vital to have an accurate count of both the number of casks and the litres of alcohol held. Having that information easily accessible - and available for reporting to HMRC - is invaluable."

Gareth McAllister
Founder and Managing Director
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Digital Deeds are already live across distilleries in Scotland, Ireland, and the US. Ready to join them?

If you have a question or would like to see a demo of the Proof 8 platform, we’d love to hear from you.

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