[1] Having purchased the farm from his father at the age of 20 with a bank loan of £200,000,[2] a poor potato harvest and high interest rates forced him to declare bankruptcy in 1992.

[4] In 2002, Chase launched Tyrrells: a crisp brand made from potato varieties grown on his farm, including Lady Rosetta and Golden Wonder.

[5] Chase initially favoured upmarket outlets such as Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges and Harrods, and independent retailers over mass-market sellers,[6] notably by forcing Tesco to cease stocking the product in 2006.

The construction of an exceptionally tall 70 ft rectification column enabled Chase Vodka to be distilled up to 119 times.

[5] Chase Vodka sales totalled £140,000 in the first year and the brand quickly achieved success on the export market.