Chase Distillery signs Spanish agent

Farmer turned entrepreneur William Chase has signed an exclusive import agreement with alcohol distributor Primeras Marcas for the sale of its apple gin in Spain.

Farmer turned entrepreneur William Chase has signed an exclusive import agreement with alcohol distributor Primeras Marcas for the sale of its apple gin in Spain.

The deal will see the Chase Distillery’s organic cider apple spirit, branded as William’s Gin, become the only gin in Primeras Marcas’s portfolio. Primeras Marcas are the exclusive Spanish agents for some of the most famous brands in the drinks industry including; Louis Roederer Champagne, Chateaux Petrus, and Mouton Rothschild.

William Chase, who founded Chase Distillery on his family farm in Herefordshire, comments: ‘We are delighted to announce our agreement with Primeras Marcas. We are very proud that ours is the only gin in their illustrious portfolio.’

In December, Chase sold his remaining share in Tyrrells Crisps, a company he launched in 2002, to concentrate on the distillery business.

Todd Cardy

Todd Cardy

Todd was Editor of GrowthBusiness.co.uk between 2010 and 2011 as well as being responsible for publishing our digital and printed magazines focusing on private equity and venture capital.

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