With hand sanitiser being one of the most in-demand products over the last few months, a number of local breweries and distilleries have taken up the challenge to create an effective hand sanitiser for both healthcare workers and the public.
While this pivot in production has been an adjustment for these companies, it has allowed them to contribute to the current health crisis in a positive way while also allowing many of them to keep their staff employed.
We’ve rounded up a few of our fave hand sani’s which are being produced by some of the best Aussie booze brands.
Young Henrys
Newtown beer brewers Young Henrys have used its hero product to create a spray hand sanitiser in line with the guidelines recommended by the World Health Organisation.
“Produced from distilled beer this batch comes with an aroma of malt and hops, the botanicals of beer leave you smelling fine and your hands clean,” the website reads.
“We never thought we’d need to be doing something like this… but there is a need and here we are. Supply is limited for now whilst we try to upscale our production to fulfill larger orders for serious needs within our country.”
Young Henrys Hand Sanitiser, $15 for 250ml
Four Pillars
Located in the Yarra Valley, Four Pillars usually churns out craft spirits but have recently added an 80% alcohol-based hand sani to its production.
“While this sanitiser is 100% effective it’s also very Four Pillars — we’re using the heads and tails from each distillation and a touch of aloe vera, so the end product has some of the aromatic properties of our gin (but remember it is definitely NOT for drinking),” the website said.
Four Pillars Heads, Tails & Clean Hands, $30 for 700ml
Archie Rose Distilling Co
Sydney gin and whisky distillery, Archie Rose, has pivoted into making hand sani in order to keep their staff employed while also doing their part to keep sani stocks up.
“In an effort to bolster supplies nationwide and maintain the employment of as many of our team as possible due to the closure of the Archie Rose Bar during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have now reallocated our spirits production capacity to hand sanitiser.”
Archie Rose Hand Sanitiser, $20 for 500ml
Cape Byron Distillery
Cape Byron Distillery is nestled on the Brook family’s 96-acre farm located in the hinterland of Byron Bay. Known for its production of gin, the team at Cape Byron Distillery have added hand sani to their product line up.
“The Brookie’s Hand & Surface sanitiser was developed by Pamela Brook B.D. Sc MBA (Co-founder of Brookfarm & Cape Byron Distillery) using all-natural ingredients,” the website reads.
“We are producers of alcohol and we have received unprecedented requests from a wide cross-section of the medical profession. It is very clear that hand sanitisers are running desperately low.”
Brookie’s Hand & Surface Sanitiser, $14.99 for 500ml
Manly Spirits Co.
Sydney’s Manly Spirits Co. have used its distillery to create a range of ‘Gin Aroma’ hand sani. There are three size options to choose: a 10 pack of 125ml bottles, a five-litre bottle or a 20-litre bottle.
“Our alcohol-based Hand Sanitiser in this handy flip-top pack has been produced according to ‘World Health Organisation guidelines’, with Gin aroma to make you smile.”
Manly Spirits Co. Hand Sanitiser Gin Aroma, $75 for 10 x 125ml pack
Mr Black
Coffee liquor makers, Mr Black, have turned their Sydney-based coffee roastery and craft spirit distillery into a hand sani making machine.
“We’ve been overwhelmed by requests for hand sanitiser from both our local community and afar. In the background, we have been busy supplying our local pharmacies healthcare providers with the raw ingredients they need to help those that need it most. Your purchase helps supply people in urgent need, or who cannot afford to purchase it.”
Mr Black Hand Sanitiser, $19.95 for 500ml
Brix Distillers
Purveyors of rum, Brix Distillers, is selling its new hand sanitiser in a twin pack.
“We are in a fortunate position to have the capability and the know-how to make them and we are working around the clock to increase production,” the Surry Hills-based team wrote on Instagram.
Brix Distillers Hand Sanitiser, $36 for 300ml twin pack
Prohibition Liquor Co.
South Australian distillery Prohibition Liquor Co. usually produces small-batch craft gin and for the moment, hand sanitiser. While you can’t actually buy the hand sani by Prohibition on its own, the team are throwing in a free bottle with every purchase of a 500 or 700ml bottle of gin.
“Being a distillery and having access to high strength alcohol we decided to make a small batch of our own. Let’s start by saying we are not in the hand sanitiser business and don’t intend to be, but we figured if we are going to make it for ourselves, why not make a small batch for the broader Prohibition Family?” the team wrote on Instagram.
Browse the selection of spirits at Prohibition Liquor Co.
Earp Distilling Co.
Newcastle’s Earp Distilling Co. has pivoted and is now “producing sanitiser around the clock.” While the team at Earp Distilling Co. is prioritising the supply of sani to healthcare workers, you can purchase it from their website too.
“We have adapted our distilling equipment in an effort to produce industrial quantities, and our team can readily supply sanitiser to all businesses, no matter the size. Due to the current climate, we are understandably prioritising healthcare workers, emergency services, and those who are serving on the frontlines of this health crisis.”
Earp Distilling Co. #STAYHOME Spray Pack, $30 for 2 x 250ml bottles