New Limited-Edition Artist Design Label to Debut on Shelves in November

A newly designed Blue Shark Vodka limited-edition artist bottle will swim into North Carolina ABC stores this November. Blue Shark Vodka is proud to introduce The Golden Shark by Scottish Highlands scientific illustrator and conservation artist Rachel Brooks. The 750ml bottle features a golden,... - November 07, 2024

The "Not so Dirty Dozen" Beach Cleanup Series Adds More Dates Through March 2024

Forget the Dirty Dozen, a coastal North Carolina distillery is hosting the "Not So Dirty Dozen," a series of 12 beach sweeps in 12 months along the coastline to promote coastal stewardship. Blue Shark Vodka kicked off the "Not So Dirty Dozen" Beach Clean-up series Nov. 12 at... - December 09, 2023

Blue Shark Vodka Expands Into Coronado, California

Blue Shark Vodka is pleased to announce that all four of their one-of-a-kind bottles are now available for purchase in Coronado, California. The Wilmington, North Carolina-based award-winning vodka opened a warehouse facility in California in 2021 and launched into Coronado this fall thanks to... - October 10, 2022

Blue Shark Vodka Named Among Best Domestic Vodkas at Fifty Best Competition

Blue Shark Vodka was recently named among the best vodkas in the U.S. at The Fifty Best competition. In its premier year of the consumer-based competition, Blue Shark Vodka was awarded a gold medal and was the only vodka in North Carolina to receive a designation. The Fifty Best is unbiased guide to wine and spirits for those with epicurean tastes. - September 30, 2022

Blue Shark CEO Moves to Oversee New Daytoon Product, Hacienda Chactun Tequila

Blue Shark Vodka Chief Executive Officer, Mark Milliken, will shift roles to help parent company, Daytoon Distributors, release a tequila label by the end of the year. Blue Shark Vodka founder Mark Bloomquist will step in as interim CEO and remain as Chairman of Blue Shark Vodka LLC while Milliken... - September 06, 2022

Blue Shark Vodka Brings Home SIP Award Medals for Third Consecutive Year

On Blue Shark Vodka’s third anniversary, the vodka is proud to bring home SIP Award medals to North Carolina for the third consecutive year, making it the preferred vodka of the Carolinas. “Three years ago we sold our first bottles of vodka with a glass shark swimming inside the bottom... - June 24, 2022

Blue Shark Vodka Expands Distribution Throughout South Carolina

Aleph owner Jean-Pierre Chambas partnered with Blue Shark Vodka founder Mark Bloomquist to bring North Carolina’s favorite vodka to the islands, beaches and across the entire state of South Carolina. “At Aleph Wines, we support and promote quality craft spiri - June 19, 2022

Blue Shark Vodka Partners with No. 44 Ryan Ellis in Xfinity Series in Charlotte

Blue Shark Vodka is proud to support Ryan Ellis and his No. 44 Chevy Camaro for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 28. - May 24, 2022

Proceeds from New Pint Bottles to Benefit Shark Research

50 cents from each bottle sold will go to The Atlantic Shark Institute. - March 07, 2022

Blue Shark Vodka Debuts New Pint Bottle to Growing Collection

Blue Shark Vodka announces release of another unique bottle in their award-winning collection. - March 04, 2022

Blue Shark Vodka to Celebrate Blue Shark Vodka Week August 9-14, 2021

Blue Shark Vodka is excited to announce the first annual Blue Shark Vodka Week -- a week dedicated to celebrating the incredible bars and restaurants that serve this spirit and the sharks that inspire it. Their shark research partners at The Atlantic Shark Institute have just recently located and... - August 07, 2021

Blue Shark Vodka and Atlantic Shark Institute Find Vulnerabilities in Shark Populations

Throughout June and July Blue Shark Vodka’s shark research mission with The Atlantic Shark Institute was unable to locate any female blue sharks, pointing to extreme vulnerabilities in the species’ population. Blue Shark Vodka’s intention was, in addition to funding needed... - August 05, 2021

Blue Shark Vodka & Atlantic Shark Institute Launch Research Project, Tag a Blue or Two

Blue Shark Vodka has partnered with The Atlantic Shark Institute to launch a shark-tagging mission this summer gathering critical data needed for blue shark conservation. Founder Mark Bloomquist will travel with Atlantic Shark Institute founder and executive director Jon Dodd and his team to tag... - June 03, 2021

World’s Top Spirit Bottle Designers at Blue Shark Vodka Launch Special-Edition Pride Month Label

After taking home the top prize at the 2021 SIP Awards for package design series, the world’s top-rated spirit bottle designers at Blue Shark Vodka released a limited-edition Pride Month label. Blue Shark Vodka released its Be Colorful bottle featuring the vodka’s signature underwater... - May 30, 2021

Blue Shark Vodka Wins Highest Marks of Any North Carolina Vodka at 2021 SIP Awards

The international SIP Awards announced results of their 2021 competition Tuesday, revealing Blue Shark Vodka has won its second consecutive Platinum award in the vodka category. In total the Wilmington distillery won six awards this year including being named “Best in Class” Platinum... - May 17, 2021

Portion of Blue Shark Vodka Sales to Benefit the Wyland Foundation

Blue Shark Vodka, the original coastal Carolina sweet corn vodka, announced Wednesday the brand would launch the second phase of its partnership with conservation artist Wyland by donating $1 from every bottle sold to the Wyland Foundation. World-renowned ocean muralist Wyland, designed a... - July 03, 2020

Blue Shark Vodka Announces Collaboration with Conservation Artist Wyland

New Collector Bottles Will Debut in May - March 12, 2020

Blue Shark Vodka Introduces 1.75L Bottles

Larger Bottles to Debut in all North Carolina ABC Stores in April - March 05, 2020

Blue Shark Vodka in Stock for the Holidays

Blue Thursday is Finally Here. - December 17, 2019

Blue Shark Vodka Joins Wilmington Sharks' Santa Jaws Event

Collecting Sports Equipment for Children in Need - October 30, 2019

Blue Shark Vodka “Lurking” at ILM Airport

Blue Shark Vodka is ready to unveil its new, exclusive glass airport display at Wilmington International Airport this Friday, September 27 at 4:30 p.m. The custom vitrine was handcrafted by Greensboro, NC, “Maker of Beautiful Things” Chris Horney, who has handcrafted custom, high-end... - September 27, 2019

Blue Shark Vodka Beats the Hurricane Season and Takes North Carolina by Storm

Enormous Area Response to Blue Shark Vodka Premiere. - August 27, 2019

Shark Week a Deemed a Huge Success for Blue Shark Vodka

New Cocktails Unveiled - August 06, 2019

Blue Shark Vodka Honors Local Ecology

Signature Drink Named for Masonboro Island - July 01, 2019

New Hanover County's First Distillery Opens in Wilmington

There's a New Shark in Town. - June 25, 2019

Blue Shark Vodka Names Retired Rear Admiral Mark Milliken as CEO

Blue Shark Vodka, LLC. has named its first CEO, retired Rear Admiral (LH) Mark Milliken. “I am honored to take charge and work with this incredible team assembled,” said Milliken. “Approximately six years ago, three of us huddled at our Class Reunion and we contemplated different... - June 24, 2019

Blue Shark Vodka Announces Inaugural Beach Sweep Event

Go Deeper! Teams and Individuals are welcome to participate. - June 20, 2019

Blue Shark Vodka Launches Drink Responsibly Campaign

Blue Shark Vodka announces the launch of its Drink Responsibly Campaign, titled S.O.S., meaning Sensible, Observant and Safe. At Blue Shark Vodka, their commitment to social responsibility and promoting safe consumption of their proprietary spirit simply begins “at home,” with all of... - April 30, 2019

Blue Shark Vodka Announces Winning Marketing Team for Upcoming Launch in Wilmington, NC

Blue Shark Vodka, a division of Daytoon, Inc., announces its marketing team to lead the debut and advertising efforts for Blue Shark Vodka: The Castle Group of Andover, MA; Rough House Editorial of San Francisco, CA; Out of Our Minds Animation Studios of Winston-Salem, NC; Studio Place of... - April 23, 2019

Blue Shark Vodka Debuts BlueTube YouTube Channel

The Shark that Won't Bite! - April 15, 2019

Ray’s Reserve Limited Edition Kentucky Bourbon Year Two Release Coming Soon

Ray Lewis Announces Year Two Release - January 10, 2019

Reservations Now Open for Football Great Ray Lewis’ Debut, Limited-Edition Kentucky Bourbon

The general public can now reserve their own bottle of Ray’s Reserve! - February 15, 2017

Ray Lewis Gifts First Two Limited-Edition Bourbon Bottles to Trump and Pence

Ray’s Reserve Kentucky Bourbon on Sale February 15. - January 17, 2017

Charm City Collections Debuts Limited Edition Red Silk Holiday Tie

Charm City Collections has released its debut, limited-edition red silk tie for the 2016 holiday season and will donate a portion of proceeds to the Time to Shine Scholarship and Intern Program for Women. “We’re bringing back an American era when values and tradition set the standard... - November 29, 2016

Ray Lewis to Debut Limited Edition Bourbon

Daytoon’s first product, four years in the making, is aptly named Ray’s Reserve – a bourbon born in Baltimore, Maryland, and distilled and bottled in Kentucky bourbon country. - November 28, 2016

Daytoon Distributors, Inc. Combines Vintage with a Modern Twist

At Daytoon Distributors, their commitment to social responsibility and promoting safe consumption of their spirits begins with them. It is a responsibility that they take very seriously, and they encourage those adults who wish to enjoy their spirits to consume them both safely and responsibly, and in moderation. We all play a part in making sure that all alcoholic beverages are enjoyed carefully and in moderation. Each one of us can prevent alcohol misuse, drunk driving, and underage drinking. - May 11, 2016

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