WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC, October 7, 2023 — The makers of Blue Shark Vodka will release a naturally flavored vodka for the holiday season — their first flavored vodka venture.
The inaugural 2023 edition of Wyland’s Vanilla Vodka, created by world-famous ocean and wildlife muralist Wyland, will feature an original label with a polar bear to highlight conservation efforts for this animal species. Wyland has plans for five consecutive years of labels, each featuring a new species to highlight. The 750ml is made with Blue Shark Vodka and infused with pure vanilla sourced and harvested from the Jacima region of Mexico — no artificial flavors!
Wyland’s Vanilla Vodka will be available for a limited time only throughout this holiday season beginning Friday, December 1, 2023, through Super Bowl weekend in February each year in North Carolina, South Carolina, California, and Nevada—all to support the Wyland Foundation.
THE STORY BEHIND WYLAND & BLUE SHARK VODKA’S PARTNERSHIP
The Bloomquist family behind Blue Shark Vodka and their parent company, Daytoon Distributors, has a lifelong affinity for ocean conservation and art. At the time of the vodka’s launch in 2019, founder Mark Bloomquist was searching for artists who could partner with the company with the shared goals of conservation and supporting fine art as well.
Mark and Wyland were introduced and an immediate friendship and natural brand partnership began. Wyland is a world-renowned artist, sculptor and painter known for the landmark Whaling Wall murals series and his conservation programs.
In 2020 and again in 2022, Wyland created limited-edition labels for Blue Shark Vodka with proceeds going to his foundation. Both bottles sold out in weeks and received coveted design medals from the SIP Awards.
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About Blue Shark Vodka
Made with non-GMO North Carolina sweet corn, Blue Shark Vodka is a family-owned spirits company on a mission to preserve and protect the sharks swimming up the Carolina coast and beyond. The sweet corn mash that goes into each small batch of vodka is behind the success of it being The World’s Smoothest Vodka®.
Blue Shark Vodka is currently available in all North Carolina ABC stores, in select South Carolina and California stores.
Learn more at BlueSharkVodka.com.
About the Wyland Foundation
World famous artist Wyland was inspired early in his career to educate the broader public on the importance of preserving the oceans and wildlife. His foundation inspires people everywhere to discover the importance of healthy oceans through public art programs, classroom science education and live events. His programs like the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge, Clean Water Mobile Learning Experience, National Art Challenge and countless community events are leading the way to inspire millions of people to become more solution-oriented stewards of marine resources.
