Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur

Sharkwater Continues On Premise Growth

2011-09-03T08:06:00.001-07:00

We wanted share with you our excitement over our growing on-premise efforts. In recent months we've experienced a lot of excitement and growth for Sharkwater in on-premise restaurants in and around the west MI region. Notably, many Applebee's and BW3 locations have brought Sharkwater on board, and are making serious efforts to make their decision a staple of the menu through drink specials throughout the week.
This is great news, as Sharkwater continues to experience growth projections as it approaches its 4th year of production.

Huge thanks to Applebee's and BW3 for bringing on Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur! And, for their support of this unique, and cutting edge West Michigan Made product. So, be sure to stop by your local Applebee's or BW3 restaurants and ask for your favorite cocktail made with Sharkwater Tropical liqueur!

Stay tuned, we've plans for additional flavors!!

Cheers! GetBit.
Please drink responsibly.

-The Sharkwater Crew

Sharkwater Night with the West MI Whitecaps 2011!

2011-06-03T12:46:00.000-07:00

Mark you calendars! On July 2, 7pm, Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur will be sponsoring the evening at 5/3rd Ballpark in Grand Rapids, MI. 3/5rd Ballpark is home the West Michigan Whitecaps, a Triple-A baseball team which is part of the Detroit Tigers organization.
The Whitecaps will be taking on the Fort Wayne TinCaps, with the first pitch scheduled for 7pm.
The first 1000 people through the gates will receive a very cool designer Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur T-Shirt, courtesy of Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur.
Visit the teams website at WestMichiganWhitecaps.com for the full promotional schedule.
So, come on out to the ballpark for some great family fun!
Hope to see you there!!
GetBit.

Sharkwater at Dixie Motor Speedway!

2011-05-16T11:46:00.000-07:00

Repost from DixieMotorSpeedway.com

In the winter of 2009, along the shores of Lake Michigan, a tropical concoction from the deep blue depths of the minds of Jeff DeYoung and Don Rodgers sprang to life.

"Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur" might taste like its from the Caribbean, but it is as PURE MICHIGAN as Koegel Hot Dogs and Faygo Pop. ·The Cedar Springs, MI based company has their 40 proof, vodka based blue raspberry tasting creation is produced and bottled in Temperance, MI and stocked on the shelves of beverage dealers throughout Michigan, the Great Lakes Region and Nationally.

Dixie Motor Speedway is very happy to have "Sharkwater Shots" joining our racing family. It took only one taste testing and we were on the hook. We invite you to "Get Bit" at Dixie Motor Speedway.

Sharkwater Shots will be supporting the Pro Stock Division through the 2011 season as their title sponsor. In addition to being available in the "Splash-n-Go", Dixie's trackside bar; The Sharkwater Shot Girls will be bringing this aqua blue monster into the grand stands for in special neon blue promotional shooters and inviting you to "Get Bit".

Dixie by Draper first met Don at the West Michigan Car Show when, along with Dan Reimersma, they were promoting their Sharkwater Shots/March of Dimes racecar raffle. He was a geniune person, supporting short track racing and supporting a great cause in the West Michigan March of Dimes and we knew then we'd like to work with him in the future. Over the course of the winter we put together a package which was a real win-win for our racers and for Sharkwater Shots.

"You are going to really enjoy the Sharkarita" says Dixie Motor Speedway co-promoter Pam Parish. "It is going to be an instant Dixie classic and our fans and racers are going to enjoy the multiple variations and drink recipes avaialble featuring Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur." We hope that our fans in the stands will give it a try during the races and that our drivers and crews might throw back a shot at the post race party in the JW Pavilion.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Pam Parish

"New Wave of Spirits"

2011-05-16T11:39:00.000-07:00

"Sharkwater® delivers luscious, fruity taste with its blue raspberry base and citrusy notes without the cloying sweetness of similar blue liqueurs. Though cocktails made with it scream “California,” a real surprise is that Sharkwater® is produced entirely in Michigan."
- Liquid Living Magazine

www.Sharkwatershots.net

Never Stand in Line Again!

2011-05-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

Hey Florida, this is a brand new service that will deliver Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur to your doorstep, next day!!! Pricing is even less than if you were to pick it up yourself. You cost is even lowered if you order multiple bottles! And who couldn't use a little value these days?
How great is that!! The service is currently only available for Florida residents, but expansion is being planned. So, spread the word and check it out! ValueSpirits.com

GetBit.

Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur Pro Stocks @ Dixie Motore Speedway!

2011-05-01T07:43:00.000-07:00

One of the worlds most feared creatures roams the deep blue sea... with razor sharp teeth and keen senses this beast is poised to strike a moments notice. If you aren't careful, you'll "get bit" - its the danger you take when you enter Sharkwater !

Dixie Motor Speedway presented by Draper Auto is very pleased to announce that Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur will be joining Dixie for the 2011 season as the title supporter of our Pro Stock class.

A "Made in Michigan" product, Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur is a 40 proof vodka based, blue raspberry tasting tropical liqueur - its great straight as a shot or mixed into your favorite cocktail. At Dixie, we think you'll love the Sharkarita! A frozen beverage in the spirit of a margarita - it will make you want to "get bit" again and again.

Another added bonus - Sharkwater Shot Girls ! When the Sharkwater Pro Stocks take to the track, Dixie's Racer Chics will put on extra special Sharkwater Gear (think beachwear !) and head into the grandstands will specially priced Sharkwater Shooters !! Available first at Dixie (but sure to be copied everywhere), you're going to want to "Get Bit" by a Racer Chic and Sharkwater Shots.

Dixie Motor Speedway would like to thank Don Rodgers and the gang at Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur for making their entry into the East Side first with Dixie. We know that once you try Sharkwater, you'll be hooked. And you'll end up buying some for yourself. Already, Sharkwater is available across the street at the Dixie Run Package Store, to our north at the USA Package Store and just down the road to the south of us.

On the web, you can "Get Bit" at : http://www.sharkwatershots.net

"Small but Powerful Brands..."

2011-05-01T07:41:00.000-07:00

Size matters, but in today’s think-and-drink-local environment, there’s a new appreciation for all things small, especially those hand-crafted and bottled in small batches. No matter if the distillation and bottling takes place thousands of miles away, so long as it’s being done in small quantities by a hands-on team of passionate individuals.

Boutique spirits brands are on the rise, not only in number but also in popularity at the bar, where savvy barkeeps are pouring everything from limited-edition white whiskeys to single estate tequilas and small batch bourbons, serving them up with a smile and a story. While some boutique brands are pricey, others are downright cheap, and yet both can deliver healthy profits per pour, thanks to their uniqueness, which alone demands a higher drink price point. The real value in boutique brands, however, is that by placing these unsung heroes on your back bar, you’re offering something barflies can’t get everywhere, thereby setting your place apart from the rest. And in this hyper-competitive market, where thirsty patrons continue to watch their spending carefully, differentiation is everything.

A broad range of these specialty spirits will be on display, with the folks behind them on hand, at the first Boutique Brands Pavilion at the 2011 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show. Visit ncbshow.com for information and read on for overviews of the participating brands. Then come to taste, chat and explore. Among these small but mighty brands, you are likely to find the Next Big Thing for your bar. NCB — Donna Hood Crecca

Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur

After finding themselves unemployed, Jeff DeYoung and Don Rodgers turned their hobby of mixing drinks into a business endeavor by creating Sharkwater blue-colored liqueur. This 40-proof vodka-based liqueur, made at Temperance Distillery in Michigan, is a blend of tropical flavors such as raspberry and citrus fruits like pineapple. www.sharkwatershots.net.

From DIXIE MOTOR SPEEDWAY

2011-05-01T07:23:00.001-07:00

In the winter of 2009, along the shores of Lake Michigan, a tropical concoction from the deep blue depths of the minds of Jeff DeYoung and Don Rodgers sprang to life.

Dixie Motor Speedway is very happy to have "Sharkwater Shots" joining our racing family. It took only one taste testing and we were on the hook. We invite you to "Get Bit" at Dixie Motor Speedway.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Pam Parish

Proceed to visit : http://www.sharkwatershots.net

Sharkwater® Tropical Liqueur signs Second Sponsorship deal with West Michigan Whitecaps for 2011 Baseball Season

2011-03-03T09:07:00.000-08:00

Cedar Springs, Michigan, February 25, 2011 – Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur is proud to announce that it has signed an agreement to sponsor the MWL’s West Michigan Whitecaps for a second season.

Sponsorship for the 2011 season will include retaining the naming rights to the Sharkwater® Cove, a private picnic area in the right-field grandstand, a special Sharkwater Promotional Night, complete with giveaways for game attendees, and signage throughout the stadium. Sharkwater® will also be served throughout the stadium during games, stadium club suites, and other events held at Fifth Third Ballpark.

“The Whitecaps are proud to continue our partnership with Sharkwater, a local product that has generated significant interest and popularity. We look forward to another great season,” states Steve McCarthy, VP of Sales.

About Sharkwater®- Sharkwater® is a 40-proof, vodka based, tropical flavored alcohol liqueur, and is available throughout the continental US. Sharkwater® is produced and distributed by Temperance Distilling Company of Temperance, Michigan. Sharkwater Topical Liqueur is wholly owned by JDR Enterprises, LLC, a marketing and brand management firm which creates and promotes specialty flavored alcoholic beverages. Sharkwater® is a registered trademark of JDR Enterprises, LLC. All Rights reserved

About West Michigan Whitecaps - The West Michigan Whitecaps are a professional minor league baseball team. A member of the 14-team Midwest League and Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, the Whitecaps play 70 home and 70 road games each season. "Home" for the Whitecaps is Fifth Third Ballpark, a privately owned stadium built in conjunction with the Whitecaps' arrival in 1994, located in Comstock Park, MI (seven miles north of Grand Rapids, MI).

CONTACT INFO:

Don Rodgers

JDR Enterprises, LLC/Sharkwater®

1-616-263-9192

don@sharkwatershots.net

www.sharkwatershots.net

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Sharkwater Tropical liqueur and Erickson Racing Partner for 2011 Season!

2011-02-08T08:32:00.000-08:00

Hey racefans! Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur and Erickson Racing are proud to announce a new partnership for 2011. The new sponsorship will bring Sharkwater on board as a Presenting Partner for the Erickson Racing race schedule, visit www.EricksonRacing.webs.com for all the details!
GetBit.

2010-12-18T04:10:00.000-08:00

Sharkwater® Wins "Viewer's Choice Award"!

December 17, 2010

Cedar Springs, Michigan, December 17, 2010 – JDR Enterprises, LLC, creator of Sharkwater® tropical Liqueur, is proud to announce that Sharkwater® has been awarded the “Viewers Choice Gold Medal Award” by the viewers of Hotmixology!

The Viewer’s Choice Award was created by Hotmixology, and voted online by Hotmixology viewers from all over the United States. Nominations for the award were derived from voting via the Hotmixology.com website, where viewers were encouraged to vote for their favorite product. Products were presented in six arranged categories, from which viewers could choose their favorite. (Tequila, Liqueur, Vodka, Rum, Ready to Mix, and Energy Drinks)

This marks the third citation won by Sharkwater® Tropical Liqueur, and its second gold medal. The first medal, a Gold Medal, was awarded in its first appearance at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association trade show in Orlando, Florida in 2009. Its second medal, a bronze, was awarded at the 2010 NighClub&Bar trade show in Las Vegas, in March of 2010.

About Sharkwater® - Sharkwater® is a vodka-based, tropical liqueur. It has an enticing nose with a tropical-fruity tongue and finishes with a smooth bite. At 40 proof, its alcohol by volume content is higher than many other flavored alcohol beverages in its class, giving it delicate “bite”! Sharkwater® is available in 750mL & 50mL sizes and is very competitively priced. Sharkwater is produced and distributed by Temperance Distilling Company®, located in Temperance, Michigan. Sharkwater is a registered trademark of JDR Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.

About HotMixology.com – HotMixology is a “Tour de Booze” showing you their “twist” on the art of mixology. HotMixology brings you into the bar inviting you to enjoy the experience of mixing cocktails with friends! HotMixology, where the “bar is open,” spills all the secrets of how liquor is made, which brands to buy, and how to make the perfect cocktail!

CONTACT INFO:

Don Rodgers - Sharkwater COO

JDR Enterprises, LLC

1-616-263-9192

don@sharkwatershots.net

www.sharkwatershots.net

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Sharkwater on Zazzle!

2010-11-18T13:00:00.000-08:00

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Sharkwater Sponsors "Rally for Kids" in Hollywood, CA!

2010-11-12T07:47:00.001-08:00

This year, Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur took part as a co/sponsor of the 2010 “Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup” in Los Angeles, California. The event was held on Saturday October 23^rd, and originated from the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. The events goal is to raise funds for Children's Cancer research, care and treatment for fiscally responsible organizations within the Los Angeles area. The event concluded with a Grand Gala Dinner at the Kodak Theater Ballroom on October 23^rd, where all the celebrities were in attendance.

Celebrities participating in this years Rally were : Event Chair Eva Longoria Parker and her husband San Antonio Spur Tony Parker. Co-chair was Kiss Rock legend and star of Gene Simmons Family Jewels Gene Simmons. E News Correspondent Ashlan Gorse, Actress Bai Ling, Star of "24" actor Carlo Rota, Actress Chrishell Stause from All My Children, Grammy nominee Christina Milian, General Hospital Actor Greg Vaughan, E News Correspondent Jason Kennedy, Actress Jesse Camacho, Singer/actress Maria Conchita Alonso, star of "True Blood" Natasha Alam, former Miss USA Rachel Smith, Model, Actress Shannon Tweed, Actress CSI Miami Sofia Milos were just some of the celebrities who donated their time to this great cause.

About Rally for Kids with Cancer: The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup provides hope that one day we will celebrate the end of cancer!

About Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur: Sharkwater® is a 40-proof, vodka-based, tropical liqueur that has a blend of raspberry & citrus flavors. Sharkwater® is a registered trademark of JDR Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved. Contact: Don Rodgers (mailto:don@sharkwatershots.net)

Contact Info:

Don Rodgers - Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur COO

don@sharkwatershots.net

www.sharkwatershots.net

Sharkwater Goes Hollywood!

2010-07-29T10:11:00.001-07:00

A couple of months ago, Sharkwater began a national brand campaign which aims to boost its retail placement options and consumer purchases. Working with Legacy Entertainment, of Los Angeles, California, Sharkwater will be appearing in selected Fall television shows. Some of these TV shows have already been on the air for a while, so naturally they hope to boost ratings - while Sharkwater hopes to gain additional exposure to through mass media. It's a win/win.

Additionally, Legacy will also work to seize placement opportunites for Sharkwater in feature films. Although for the time being, details of which shows, and which movies are kept secret, shooting for Sharkwater's appearance on the small and big screen have already begun shooting. Yes, we do have screen shots. No, we can't share them right now. Sorry....just have to wait for Fall. :)
This is exciting for Sharkwater, and marks another step toward our domestic and international branding goals. Currently, Sharkwater is available in over 35 US and selected markets of Mexico.

Sharkwater president DonRodgers adds to this thought. "Sharkwater has become a participating supplier with LEgacy Entertainment, who places brands on tv shows, in movies, and celebrity events. The exposure on the sets and in front of celebrities canonly help brand recognition by conumers, who wil ultimately see Sharkwater on the big and small screen. The goals is once people view the brand, many will become intrigued by it and give Sharkwater a try. We have attempted to increase brand awareness on other levels, but this opportunity has the best potential to really put Sharkwater on the FAB (Flavored Alcohol Beverage) market. OUr affiliation with legacy is one we hope will continue for the long-term and Sharkwater will become firmly entrenched with Hollywood and aborad. Keep your eyes open for forthcoming details on where and when you will be able to see Sharkwater in Hollywood.

Sharkwater® hits a Grand Slam with the West Michigan Whitecaps!

2010-07-03T07:32:00.000-07:00

Cedar Springs, Michigan 2010- JDR Enterprises is proud to announce Sharkwater® is now an official sponsor of the MWL’s West Michigan Whitecaps. The sponsorship includes the Sharkwater® Cove, signage, radio spots, ad in the program, and use of the Whitecaps logo. Sharkwater® will also be available for purchase at concession stands at the park during games.
“The Whitecaps are extremely pleased to partner with Sharkwater for the 2010 season. Since day one, strong support from local businesses such as Sharkwater has been, and continues to be, a key component in our ability to provide affordable family entertainment to the West Michigan community. We also believe in supporting local products, therefore Sharkwater will proudly be served at Fifth Third Ballpark,” says Steve McCarthy, VP of sales for the West Michigan Whitecaps. Specific locations to purchase Sharkwater® can be found on Sharkwater’s website, www.sharkwatershots.net
About Sharkwater®- Sharkwater® is a 40-proof, vodka based, tropical flavored alcohol liqueur. It is available in 750ml glass bottles and is competitively priced, with availability in many states throughout the continental US. Sharkwater® is produced and distributed by Temperance Distilling Company of Temperance, Michigan. JDR Enterprises, LLC owns all brand intellectual property and formulation – all rights reserved.

About West Michigan Whitecaps - The West Michigan Whitecaps are a professional minor league baseball team. A member of the 14-team Midwest League and Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, the Whitecaps play 70 home and 70 road games each season. "Home" for the Whitecaps is Fifth Third Ballpark, a privately owned stadium built in conjunction with the Whitecaps' arrival in 1994, located in Comstock Park, MI (seven miles north of Grand Rapids, MI). Whitecaps Baseball

About JDR Enterprises, LLC - JDR Enterprises, LLC is a marketing and brand management firm, which promotes specialty flavored alcoholic beverages.

Sharkwater® is a registered trademark of JDR Enterprises, LLC.

Sharkwater® Wins Bronze Medal for Taste at WSWA 2010!

2010-07-03T07:31:00.001-07:00

Cedar Springs, Michigan, April 20, 2010 – JDR Enterprises, LLC, creator of Sharkwater® tropical Liqueur, is proud to announce that Sharkwater® has won a Bronze Medal for “Taste” at the 2010 Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America trade show. The official tasting took place during the WSWA trade show in Las Vegas, NV. The competition was adjudicated by industry experts from around the world. For Sharkwater®, it marks the second medal awarded to the West Michigan created liqueur. Sharkwater also won a Gold Medal at last years WSWA 2009 help in Orlando, FL. This award brings additional validation for Sharkwater as an exponentially growing brand. “We are grateful and humbled by the accolades Sharkwater has received in the marketplace thus far and look forward to bringing additional products to market”, says Jeff DeYoung, JDR CEO.
About Sharkwater - Sharkwater® is a 40-proof, vodka-based tropical liqueur that has a blend of raspberry/citrus flavors. It is produced and distributed entirely from Michigan. Sharkwater® is a registered trademark of JDR Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.
www.sharkwatershots.net

About the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America - Headquartered in Washington, D.C., WSWA provides its members with representation before Congress, executive agencies, regulatory bodies, courts, and other alcohol beverage industry organization’s. In addition, WSWA offers a wide range of services in the areas of public affairs, education and social responsibility issues. WSWA is registered as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association.

About JDR Enterprises, LLC - JDR Enterprises, LLC is a marketing and brand management firm that promotes specialty flavored alcoholic beverages.

Sharkwater® is a registered trademark of JDR Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved

CONTACT INFO:
Don Rodgers
President/COO
JDR Enterprises, LLC
616-885-2565
don@jdrllc.net

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Jay-Z Invites Sharkwater to Latest Release Party in New York

2009-09-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Friday, Sept. 11

Jay-Z, hip-hop mogul and business/etnertainment tycoon, has invited Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur to be apart of his album, "Blueprint 3", release party in New York.
A few of the artists expected to attend are Beyonce Knowles, P-Diddy, Rihanna and others. The private party will be held on evening of September 11, in new York, with strictly VIP's only, roughly 80.

"We're honored that Jay-Z and Roc Nation (Jay-Z's new record label) have invited us to be apart of something so special. We're confident they'll love it, and want to continue to build a future relationship with Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur".

"For Sharkwater, this is huge" says Jeff DeYoung (Partner/co-creator of Sharkwater), "It means Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur is getting noticed as a quality product, and we are serious about bringing Sharkwater to the forefront of our market. Beyond the marketing, it's simply a great adult beverage".

About Sharkwater: Sharkwatershots Website
Sharkwater is a 40 Proof, raspberry/citrus tropical liqueur. Sharkwater is blended and bottled in Temperance, Michigan by Temperance Distillery.

Friends bring fruity liqueur Sharkwater to local markets

2009-07-04T06:10:00.000-07:00

Friday July 03, 2009, 2:22 PM

CEDAR SPRINGS -- What started out as a casual concoction that Jeff DeYoung mixed for friends at dinner parties and barbecues is hitting grocery shelves around the state.

Currently found in Family Fare and D&W Fresh Market stores in West Michigan are tall bottles sporting a menacing fish logo and an electric blue-colored alcoholic liquid inside.
Don Rodgers, left, and Jeff DeYoung produce and market a tropical fruity liqueur called Sharkwater, which will be available in Spartan Stores around West Michigan. They are distributing in 24 states and Mexico since starting up in February 2008.

Sharkwater is made by two formerly unemployed entrepreneurs hoping to take a bite out of the liquor market one fifth bottle at a time.

"We feel like we've got a great package," said Don Rodgers of Cedar Springs.

He and DeYoung, of Holland, co-founded JDR Enterprises LLC, which markets the tropical fruit-flavored, 40-proof liqueur.

"We've got a classic bottle; we've got the name; we've got the color," Rodgers said.

"The aroma is very pleasing. Obviously the taste is great," he said. "And the price is right for what we're providing."

Byron Township-based Spartan Stores Inc. on Wednesday started offering Sharkwater on a test basis in about 35 stores, Rodgers said.

A bottle of the vodka-based liqueur costs about $20 and is also sold in about a dozen liquor stores in the Grand Rapids area.

Sharkwater is best served chilled or over ice, but can be consumed as a shot or mixed with sodas or other juices in a cocktail, Rodgers said.

"It's a very versatile product," he said.

DeYoung and Rodgers developed the proprietary formula in 2007. In February 2008, they reached a deal with Temperance-based Temperance Distilling Co. to make Sharkwater.

Rodgers was laid off from Unified Title & Settlement in June 2008. DeYoung took a buyout from Herman Miller Inc. in January.

Their business partnership began after a dinner party.

DeYoung, an Orange County, Calif., native, was known to make the mixture from whatever ingredients were available at home. The pair decided to refine it.

"I've actually been making sharkwater for about 15 years, casually, at my house," DeYoung said.

"It started out as kind of a loose jungle juice. It wasn't blue to start out with. It was always kind of whatever fruit juices we had."

They settled on a primarily raspberry-flavored beverage that DeYoung describes as a complex blend of fruit nectars and extracts, including pineapple, orange, lemon, lime and mango.

Everything is run out offices in their homes.

Their employees are just DeYoung and Rodgers, who aren't paying themselves until they cover start-up costs.

Although the alcoholic beverage industry has traditionally weathered recessions, Rodgers said many distributors told them to come back when the economy rebounds.

He said they have about 880 cases of Sharkwater on store shelves in 15 states and Mexico.

Their target consumer is women, and they are focusing efforts on coastal regions.

"We are a total Michigan product," he said.

"We're produced in Michigan, our home base is in Michigan. We are a true Michigan story."

E-mail the author of this story: localnews@grpress.com

Sharkwater on Hotmixology's "Hot New Brands!"

2009-06-24T13:36:00.000-07:00

Check out Sharkwater on Hot New Brands, from Hotmixology via youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPSOksmWFYQ

2009-06-16T18:44:00.000-07:00

Sharkwater© Wins its first Gold Medal at WSWA 2009!

Cedar Springs, Michigan, June 16, 2009 – JDR Enterprises, LLC, creator of Sharkwater® tropical Liqueur, is proud to announce that Sharkwater® has won a Gold Medal at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America trade show 2009, in the “ Best New Entrant” category. The official tasting took place during the WSWA trade show in Orlando, FL in late April. The competition was adjudicated by industry experts from around the world. For Sharkwater®, the award is a testament to the high quality adult beverage, and validates its value for consumers, said Jeff DeYoung (JDR CEO).
About Sharkwater
Sharkwater® has a robust tropical nose, with a light citrus tongue, and finishes with a smooth bite. At 40 proof, its alcohol by volume content is higher that other flavored alcohol beverages in its class, giving it delicate “Bite”! Sharkwater® is available in 750ml glass bottles and is competitively priced. Sharkwater™ is produced and distributed by Temperance Distilling Company®, Temperance, Michigan. JDR Enterprises, LLC owns the formula, product, and brand intellectual property for Sharkwater ©– all rights reserved.

About the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. (WSWA) is the national trade organization representing the wholesale tier of the wine and spirits industry. It is dedicated to advancing the interests and independence of wholesale distributors and/or brokers of wine and/or spirits. Founded in 1943, WSWA has nearly 330 member companies in 50 states and the District of Columbia. WSWWA members distribute more than 70% of all wines and spirits sold at wholesale in the United States.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., WSWA provides its members with representation before Congress, executive agencies, regulatory bodies, courts, and other alcohol beverage industry organizations. In addition, WSWA offers a wide range of services in the areas of public affairs, education and social responsibility issues.

WSWA is registered as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association.

About JDR Enterprises, LLC
JDR Enterprises, LLC is a marketing and brand management firm that promotes specialty flavored alcoholic beverages.
Sharkwater® is a trademark of JDR Enterprises, LLC.
CONTACT INFO:
Don Rodgers
JDR Enterprises, LLC
1-616-263-9192
don@sharkwatershots.net - www.sharkwatershots.net

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2009-06-15T05:14:00.000-07:00

Sharkwater to be featured in 4 Episodes on HotMixology.com

Cedar Springs, Michigan, July 15, 2009 - JDR Enterprises announces Sharkwater™ has agreed to appear in three episodes on HotMixology.com webcasts. The four episodes, “Hot New Brands”, “On the Rocks’, Summertime Fun”, and “Poolside” will begin shooting on July 3, and air on HotMixology toward the end of June. The other two episodes will air in July.

About HotMixology.com – HotMixology is a “Tour de Booze” showing you their “twist” on the art of mixology. HotMixology brings you into the bar invites you to enjoy the experience of mixing cocktails with friends! HotMixology, where the “bar is open,” spills all the secrets of how liquor is made, which brands to buy, and how to make the perfect cocktail! So “shake up” your favorite cocktail and pull up a stool as host Dave Elger, “your foremost authority on everything booze,” shows you how to make everything fun with a great cocktail!

About Sharkwater™ - is a 40-proof, vodka based, tropical flavored alcohol liqueur. It is available in 750ml glass bottles and is competitively priced, with availability throughout the continental US. Sharkwater™ is produced and distributed by Temperance Distilling Company of Temperance, Michigan. JDR Enterprises, LLC owns all brand intellectual property and formulation – all rights reserved.
About JDR Enterprises, LLC – JDR Enterprises, LLC is a marketing and brand management firm, that promotes specialty flavored alcoholic beverages.
Sharkwater™ is a trademark of JDR Enterprises, LLC.

CONTACT INFO:
Don Rodgers
JDR Enterprises, LLC
1-616-263-9192
don@sharkwatershots.net
www.sharkwatershots.net

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Sharkwater Tropical Liqueur Taking Huge bites out of the FAB Market

2009-04-29T06:05:00.000-07:00

Sharkwater is taking the spirit industry by storm!

Sharkwater, a vodka-based tropical liqueur, launched earlier this year, and is growing by leaps and bounds! Its first major appearence in the FAB market came at the WSWA tradeshow in Orlando, FL.
Sharkwater drew large interest fromd US domestic distributors and international distributors and marketing firms.
Currently, Sharkwater is available in 2 US states, and approvals pending in another 21 states!
Sharkwater continues to defy the normal business models for start ups. Featured on local TV news, then being featured on CNN! http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/business/2009/02/04/sell.hobby.to.biz.wzzm