Bracken said he got connected to Mission Chemical in order to package and sell the sanitizer. He said he is buying in bulk and packaging and selling gallon jugs.
"[We started] because everyone's been asking us for it," Bracken said. "But we just have not been making the volume of alcohol in order to make a large quantity of hand sanitizer. ... Once I got in contact with this company, ... I'm [now] able to buy it from them and repackage it for everyone who's been asking for it."
The sanitizer's makeup is based on the World Health Organization's recommendations—80% alcohol with peroxide and glycerin, according to Bracken. He said the distillery is selling gallons for $40 each on a first-come, first-serve basis via a drive-thru, which is open Mon.-Thu, 3-5 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. noon-5 p.m. The distillery takes cash and cards and is also supplying regular alcohol and spirits at this time.
Although Bracken has connected with some organizations throughout the county, he said the sanitizer is mainly meant for average customers and residents, not necessarily for first responders, since the distillery does not have the means to produce large quantities of alcohol.
The distillery has received a 265-gallon tank from Mission Chemical and is looking to get another one, which should last them through the end of the month, according to Bracken. By then, he said he hopes to be back at his day job.
"Hopefully, by the end of this month, things get back to normal," Bracken said.
