Tobermory, Bunnahabhain and Deanston Distilleries are donating 10% of all product sales through their online stores to The BEN – in aid of Scottish hospitality industry workers affected by Covid-19.
The BEN – the Benevolent Society of the Licensed Trade of Scotland – is facing an unprecedented demand for its services, as the circumstances of hundreds of thousands of hospitality workers change because of the coronavirus outbreak.
As well as the 10% pledge, the three distilleries have encouraged staff and consumers to support The BEN via a JustGiving page.
Fraser Thornton, Managing Director of Distell International, said: “The industry is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history and there are many individuals in our communities who have been severely impacted by the recent lockdown.
“The BEN is playing a fantastic role in providing direct assistance when its needed most, whether that’s financially, emotionally, or socially. Together with their support, we can overcome this.”
At a local level, employees at Deanston Distillery, in partnership with Community Action for Deanston and Deanston Support Group, have been providing soup from its café to vulnerable groups and school children in the surrounding community.
The distilleries have also launched engagement activity online to help keep consumers entertained during lockdown – with Bunnahabhain running a live whisky masterclass on International Whisky Day (27 March) for those enjoying a Friday dram from home.
