HOLLAND, MI (WTVB) – A Holland, Michigan area distillery is stepping up to help local health care providers during the coronavirus crisis.
Coppercraft Distillery has announced they will produce and donate approximately 10,000 gallons of alcohol-based hand sanitizer to area hospitals and healthcare providers, including Holland Hospital, to mitigate shortages within the community.
The hand sanitizer is comprised primarily of glycerol and a 96 percent ABV neutral grain spirit. It will adhere to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, as directed by both the FDA and TTB, which calls for a 60 percent alcohol minimum. The formula provided by the WHO will result in a sanitizer that is just under 80 percent alcohol. It will be ready for distribution early next week.
Great Lakes Wine and Spirits, distributor of all Coppercraft products in Michigan, will donate its trucks and drivers to deliver the product. Coppercraft will produce the hand sanitizer while also continuing regular production at its Holland-based distillery.
Founded in Holland, Michigan in 2012, Coppercraft was one of the first licensed distillers in the state. The company has expanded significantly in recent years, with products now available at nearly 1,300 retail locations across Michigan.
Regular production of Coppercraft’s award-winning premium handcrafted spirits and canned cocktails will continue during this time.
