Chase donates 30,000 bottles of hand sanitiser

English spirits producer Chase Distillery has become the latest distiller to make alcohol for hand sanitiser and has already donated 30,000 bottles to key workers in its local area.

English distiller Chase has donated 30,000 units of hand sanitiser to key workers

In a joint venture with the distiller’s sister brand, apple cider vinegar producer Willy’s, Chase has so far donated 30,000 units of World Health Organization-approved hand sanitiser in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area.

Chase has started making alcohol for hand sanitiser production

The brand’s sanitiser is also available to purchase online for trade customers through the Chase web shop, priced at £45 (US$55) for a case of six 300ml bottles.

James Chase, global brand ambassador for Chase Distillery, said: “I never thought I’d see the day when part of our distillery was used to make anything other than delicious tasting vodkas and gins, but these are strange times.

“While it might only be [a] small help, we hope it allows people [to] stay as hygienic as possible during this challenging time. We’ve also donated several tonnes of potatoes to local food banks and we’ll continue to do all we can to support those most in need.”

Earlier this week, Chase Distillery signed a distribution deal with Stuart Alexander in Australia. To find out more about the history of the English distiller, click here.

Distillers around the world have turned their stills to hand sanitiser production in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including sites operated by Buffalo Trace, Bacardi and William Grant & Sons.