Petition · HM Treasury

Governance within the whisky cask market

Closed 56 signatures

What the petition asks

Following a recent investigation showing millions of pounds of fraud within the whisky cask market alongside a decade of personal experience in the industry highlighting these issues, we are calling for the Government to work with trade bodies to provide tangible change within the whisky cask market
Some private individuals are being mis-sold and scammed, and we think the whisky industry is being irreparably damaged. We believe there is a simple solution that could eliminate all potential for fraud and help provide an open market for enthusiasts and investors to operate safely within. In order for meaningful change to come about, we want the Government to consider standards of trading and implement protective measures.

Timeline

13 May 2025 Petition opened for signatures
13 Nov 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 56
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 13 May 2025
Closed 13 Nov 2025

Follow this petition

Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.

Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.