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14th September, 2026
Claiming grain to glass is one thing. Proving it is another.
by Stuart Maxwell, Chief Operating Officer14th September, 2026
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6th October, 2026
What's important when buying distillery inventory management software
How do you know what your barrels are actually worth?. Distilleries can be quick to tell you how many barrels are in their warehouse, far fewer can tell you what those barrels actually cost to fill, what they are worth now, and who legally owns them. Here, we look at the important, and increasingly expanding role of distillery inventory management software across spirits operations, as many look to advance with the best digital systems available. We dive into how a distillery inventory management system differs from an ERP, what to look for when making buying decisions, and the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
30th September, 2026
Heriot-Watt distilling students now up and running using Proof 8
This partnership with Heriot-Watt University gives graduates hands-on experience with the digital tools actually being used today. There is a gap currently between how distilling is taught today, and how distilleries are actually run. A new way of thinking was coming through from graduates proficient in using technology from an early age, yet they were rarely taught about the actual systems distilleries were using, let alone had any practical skills in using them. In some cases, coming on site at a new employer, they were met with more traditional ways of doing things ( spreadsheets , legacy systems, paper records) and could see the tools weren’t there that could make operations more efficient. That's now changed with our new partnership with Heriot-Watt University that supports students the minute they start distilling courses. A partnership that supports graduates and industry
26th August, 2026
What ADI Miami 2026 told us about the next phase of US distilling
A tougher market is making operational clarity more valuable, not less. Dane Adams, Chief Revenue Officer at Proof 8. ADI Miami brought the US spirits industry together at the Miami Beach Convention Center on 18 and 19 August. This was Proof 8’s fourth visit to ADI, a conference that has taken us to different parts of the US over the years. The most useful part of the event was hearing the same operational questions, in different forms, from producers across the show floor.