Case studies
Real results from distilleries and warehouses
Proof 8 is a distillery and warehouse management platform built specifically for the spirits industry. It connects every stage of the supply chain, from production and maturation through to bottling, cask ownership, and customer engagement, giving producers full visibility and control over their operation in real time.
Proof 8 is built for distilleries, bonded warehouses, and craft spirits producers of all sizes. Whether you produce whisky, rum, gin, or other spirits, the platform is designed to fit around your workflows and scale with your business.
Proof 8 covers three core areas: production management (recipes, scheduling, batch tracking, yield reporting), maturation management (cask inventory, warehouse location, Digital Deeds, ownership records), and customer engagement (cask owner portals, QR code scanning, provenance data). Everything is connected in one system.
A Digital Deed is a unique digital record assigned to each cask the moment it is filled. It captures the full history of that cask, including what is in it, when it was filled, where it is stored, and who owns it. The record is stored on a private blockchain, making it tamper-proof and permanently verifiable.
Proof 8 maintains a complete, real-time audit trail for every cask and batch. Reports for HMRC can be generated at the click of a button, removing the need for manual preparation. The platform is HMRC Recognised and supports W1, W5, and APPA reporting, with an integration to EMCS (Excise Movement and Control System). It is designed to meet the requirements of WOWGR and other regulatory frameworks relevant to UK spirits producers and warehouses.
Yes. Proof 8 supports automated report generation and compliance workflows for Irish Revenue, alongside HMRC Recognised reporting in the UK. Distilleries and warehouses operating in Ireland and the UK can run on one platform with audit-ready records and lot-level traceability.
Yes. Proof 8 supports streamlined TTB reporting, including Pay.gov extension integration. US distilleries can operate across multiple DSPs (Distilled Spirits Plants) without per-DSP fees, with US customary units such as gallons, proof gallons, and pounds built in. Spirits, RTDs, and non-alcoholic products can be managed in one platform.
Yes. Proof 8 supports ATO excise reporting for Australian distilleries, with workflows designed for how spirits operations run in Australia. Proof 8 is a sponsor of the Australian Distillers Association.
No. Proof 8 is designed to be intuitive for everyday use by distillery and warehouse teams. Operators access it via tablet or desktop, and it follows familiar workflows rather than requiring any technical background. Training and support are provided as your team goes live.
Yes. Proof 8 is cloud-based software designed for everyday use on tablet and desktop in the office, warehouse, and still house. Role-based access controls who can view and update each part of your operation.
Setup timelines vary depending on the size and complexity of your operation, but most customers are up and running within a few weeks. The Proof 8 team works with you through setup and implementation to configure the platform to your specific workflows, cask inventory, and reporting requirements.
Yes. Cask owners are given access to a secure portal where they can view their Digital Deed, see the location of their cask in the warehouse, check what is inside it, and in many cases view a photo of their cask. This level of transparency is increasingly expected by private cask investors and brokers.
Proof 8 sits between your operational control systems and accounting software, handling production, warehousing, and compliance in one connected layer. It integrates with partner systems such as Cockayne Systems for precision cask filling, exchanges data with distilleries and warehouses on the platform, and works alongside accounting tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. The team can discuss specific integration requirements during the sales process.
