Blue Shark Vodka, the North Carolina-based, award-winning craft vodka celebrated for its ocean conservation mission and iconic hand-blown shark bottles, is making waves in Maryland. As of July 2025, Blue Shark Vodka’s expansion has reached Maryland, with the brand now available through their distributor Backup Beverage located in Frederick in The Free State. Blue Shark Vodka echoes the Maryland motto of “Fatti Maschii, parole femine” or “Strong deeds, gentle words” perfectly. The premium Blue Shark Vodka, like the blue shark namesake, is powerful in quality and character, but wonderfully gentle and smooth in taste.
This move comes amid a broader East Coast growth strategy. Blue Shark Vodka has already seen success in North Carolina, South Carolina, and, most recently, Florida, with new markets opening up in Virginia and Georgia. Each market launch has highlighted their signature smooth vodka, crafted from non-GMO, locally grown corn and known for its collector-worthy bottle featuring a glass blue shark inside.
The brand’s commitment to the ocean is more than a marketing gimmick; Blue Shark Vodka actively funds research on blue sharks through partnerships with organizations like the Atlantic Shark Institute and supports beach cleanups and community conservation efforts. Additionally, in other philanthropic efforts, Blue Shark Vodka’s sister company, Equalise Flavored Vodkas, provides profits to the Wyland Foundation, which delivers art and science education directly to the children and communities where it’s needed most, including innovation in environmental stewardship for water conservation.
For Marylanders, the arrival brings a taste of the coast with a purpose. Whether enjoyed neat, in a signature cocktail, or as a conversation-starter on a home bar shelf, Blue Shark Vodka is poised to become a new local favorite. The company encourages fans to request Blue Shark at their neighborhood liquor store or watering hole if it’s not yet on the shelf, promising to help bring their vodka—and their mission—to more Maryland communities.
As Blue Shark Vodka is distributed throughout the state, collaboration with establishments serving Chesapeake seafood will further connect the vodka with the Bay’s traditions and cuisine. Plans for activities and conservation efforts have been planned and will commence in the near future throughout the state of Maryland communities.
