Whether you’re a wine or whisky producer, auction house, retailer, restaurant, hotel, cellar master, insurance company, government agency, private collector, or investor – our expert services are designed to help you protect, buy, sell, and manage risks associated with authentic products. We ensure you’re always a step ahead in safeguarding your valuable assets.
Our Philosophy
We are committed to helping producers protect their brands, eliminate fraud, and foster a more transparent global marketplace. We take pride in educating and empowering the wine and whisky trade to make smarter branding, purchasing, and selling choices. Through authentication and brand protection, we help vendors demonstrate due diligence, which enhances consumer trust and loyalty.
Our Mission
Our goal is to make it harder for fraudsters to thrive. By raising awareness and offering expert services, we educate producers, vendors, and buyers on how to make informed decisions around brand protection, purchasing, and selling. We are also dedicated to helping buyers recover losses from counterfeit wines and whiskies while working tirelessly to reduce the prevalence of fake products in the market.
Our Vision
We aim to shine a light on the widespread issues of fraud and counterfeiting in the wine and whisky industries. With counterfeits flooding the market, we strive to help producers and consumers make smarter, more secure choices. Our expertise helps safeguard your investments and protect your brand’s integrity.
Meet Scott Evers
Scott Evers, a 25 year veteran in the wine and whisky industry and fine wine and whisky expert in his own right, has been professionally trained in the unique art of wine and whisky authentication.
Scott started his career as Head Sommelier at the famous Berowra Waters Inn Restaurant, before setting up a wine import and distribution company in the mid 2000’s. For 15 years he has been distributing iconic artisan producers from Australia & Europe to the top restaurants around the country.
In 2017 Scott commenced training in the art & science of wine and whisky authentication under the guidance of one of the world’s leading experts. Scott then closed down his wine import & distribution business to set up Wine & Whisky Provenance in early 2019 to embark on a mission to help producers, collectors and retailers eliminate fraud in the wine and whisky industries.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the needs of producers, vendors, and businesses in the wine and whisky industries.
Wine & Whisky Authentication & Risk Management
We provide critical authentication and risk management solutions for auction houses, investors, collectors, and businesses.
Buying & Selling Services
Whether you’re buying or selling through private channels, auction houses, or retailers, we provide the expertise to ensure you’re making informed decisions and maximizing your profits.
Public Speaking & Seminars
Scott Evers, a global expert in rare wine and whisky fraud, is available for public speaking engagements and seminars. Learn from the best in the field as Scott shares insights on wine authentication and counterfeiting issues.
Brand Protection & Track & Trace Solutions
In partnership with Australian tech company Cellr, we offer cutting-edge track & trace solutions to protect your brand. Our system embeds directly into the bottling process, creating a digital “birth certificate” for each bottle—enhanced with tamper-proof design and encryption for absolute brand protection.
Direct-to-Consumer Marketing
Using the Cellr platform and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, we enable wineries to connect with consumers in innovative ways. From loyalty programs to virtual tastings and instant-win competitions, our platform transforms your bottle into a direct marketing tool, providing tailored consumer engagement at every touchpoint.
Consulting & Advisory Services
We offer specialised consulting for government agencies, auction houses, insurance companies, retailers, restaurants, and producers. From risk management to authentication, training, and report writing, we provide comprehensive services to ensure your brand is protected and compliant.
Case Studies
In the world of fine wine and rare whisky, authenticity is everything. Our case studies offer a behind-the-scenes look at how we’ve helped clients across the globe identify, prevent, and respond to fraud.
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Whisky:
A case study of a counterfeit v authentic bottle
There have been rumours circling within the industry that there may be several potential counterfeit Yamazaki 18 Year Old single malt whisky in the Australian market. Rumours began circulating in 2022 that some of the bottles customers were purchasing had inaccurate lettering and compared to authentic bottles did not line up correctly.
I am the freelance consultant authenticator & fraud expert for Australian Whisky Auctions, and on a consulting trip to Melbourne, I was able to confirm a counterfeit bottle had indeed made its way to the auction house.
As you will see, it’s a very well-made counterfeit bottle that has likely been recreated by professionals.
Firstly, I need to give Sean Kingston (owner of Australian Whisky Auctions) a rap for putting this bottle aside for me on the hunch there may be a problem. A customer had purchased the bottle from the noted questionable retailer and approached us to ensure authenticity before it was entered into auction.
Scott Evers
Wine & Whisky Provenance
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