Transform Oak into Intelligence
SmartCask by Checkpoint — Whisky & Spirit Cask Tracking with Dual NFC/RFID Digital Twin Technology
The world's first dual NFC/RFID smart tag system that creates linked digital twins for every spirit cask and every fill — tracking the vessel's lifetime and each spirit's individual journey. Powered by SmartLinks Technology.
From Oak to Digital Twin
SmartCask technology transforms every cask into an intelligent, traceable asset with a comprehensive digital identity.
Attach the Tag
A durable dual NFC/RFID smart tag is securely mounted to the cask at any point in its lifecycle—at manufacture or during operation.
Create Linked Digital Twins
Two linked digital identities are created: one for the cask itself — tracking its full lifecycle across decades — and one for each fill, capturing the unique story of every spirit that matures within it.
Track Everything
Every fill, transfer, and regauge syncs in real-time across 3D warehouse views, AI-powered analytics, and maturation forecasting — building a complete, tamper-proof history.
Verify & Assure
Stakeholders can instantly verify authenticity, provenance, and ownership with a simple scan—ensuring compliance and trust.
Unlock the Full Potential
From compliance to customer engagement, SmartCask delivers value across every aspect of your spirits operation.
RFID Walk-Through Scanning
Walk your warehouse with a handheld scanner — every cask in range identified instantly. Real-time sync between scanner and dashboard, with missing cask detection.
3D Warehouse Visualisation
Interactive 3D warehouse models with 10 highlight modes — from spirit type and age to live RFID scan overlay. See your entire estate at a glance.
AI-Native Intelligence
"Ask Your Cask" — conversational AI with RAG-powered knowledge, voice interaction, and an AI advisor that surfaces insights across your entire portfolio.
Real-Time Sync
WebSocket-powered live sync across every device. Scanner operators, office staff, and warehouse managers all see the same data, updated in real-time.
Maturation Analytics
20-year runway forecasting, angel's share modelling with exponential decay, cohort analysis, release readiness planning, and financial valuation — all instant.
Grain-to-Glass Traceability
RFID on the cask, NFC on the bottle. Two linked digital twins trace every spirit from cooperage to consumer — with Proof-as-Ownership at every step.
Built for Every Scale
Whether you're managing thousands of casks or a single investment barrel, SmartCask adapts to your needs.
Grain-to-Glass Traceability
For Distilleries
Transform your cask management with complete visibility across your entire inventory. Track maturation, manage transfers, and automate compliance—all from a single platform.
- RFID walk-through scanning
- 3D warehouse visualisation
- Real-time sync across devices
- AI-powered analytics & forecasting
Lifecycle Documentation
For Coopers
Add value to every cask you produce. SmartCask tags create a permanent record of origin, specifications, and previous uses—enhancing both quality control and resale value.
- Origin certification
- Specification records
- Reuse history tracking
- Quality assurance
Proof-as-Ownership
For Investors & Owners
A new ownership model: the fill is the owned asset, not the barrel. Ownership follows the liquid through re-racking and vatting. Owners get a rich portal with valuations, provenance certificates, and automated notifications.
- Proof-as-Ownership protocol
- Owner dashboard with valuations
- NFC-verified provenance certificates
- Portfolio export & service requests
Complete End-to-End Authenticity
The SmartCask journey doesn't end at bottling. Through our partnership with a global leader in RFID technology, we offer tamper-proof NFC solutions for individual bottles—extending verified provenance from cask to consumer.
For high-value single cask releases, this means each bottle can be directly linked to its source cask, creating an unbroken chain of authenticity that collectors and connoisseurs demand.
Tamper-Proof Authentication
NFC seals that detect any attempt to open or refill the bottle, ensuring complete authenticity.
Cask-to-Bottle Provenance
For premium releases, directly link each bottle to its source cask—proving every drop's journey.
Consumer Engagement
A simple tap reveals the full story: origin, age, tasting notes, and verified authenticity.
Solutions for the Entire Wine & Spirits Industry
SmartCask is part of the SmartLinks family—a complete suite of traceability, compliance, and engagement solutions powered by QR codes, NFC, and RFID technology.