Hawk, leaping into Lake Schultz
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Baltimore, MD
Pulaski, VA "Reunion Time"
Virginia Tech Tailgating
South Shore DU Banquet, RI
New York DU Banquet, Park Avenue, NYC
Herring Bay Du Banquet, MD
Black Lab Vodka at 9 East Liquors in Natick, MA.
LRCP Specialty 2010.
Retriever Magazine, published and distributed in Japan. (Anyone who reads Japanese can email us for a PDF of the article.)
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Kent, CT
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
Maryland Legislative Sportsman's Foundation Banquet at Lowe's Hotel Annapolis.
The Mayflower Inn and Spa, Washington, CT
Yes, that is MK at the New River Valley DU Chapter Banquet at Sinkland Farms.
The happy high bidders ($250.00) of a Black Lab Vodka bottle (full) at the Ocean State Ducks Unlimited Banquet.
Butch, the black Lab, in Jack Maxey’s 1957 Olds 98 convertible, Port Orange, FL.
A computer screen in Pulaski, VA.
Your bartender for the evening is the incomparable Koko. Woodbury, CT
Roma's Ristorante, Waterbury, CT - Justin is your bartender for the evening.
Tyler serving at Maggie McFly's in CT.
Dennis is serving BLV at Pizzaria Uno in Brookfield, CT.
Cocinando con Suso! Chef Suso creates great dishes and cocktails with BLV!
It's Barkin' Good Vodka, but don't take our word for it...ask your bartender...in this case, Craig at Carmen Anthony's.
DU Maryland's Hundred Bay Chapter Fundraiser
The Master National Handler's Dinner in Corning, CA. A bottle fetched $350.00 at auction!
Black Lab Vodka at the Ducks Unlimited Banquet in Lake Tahoe, CA
"We WOOF you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!", the Pearisburg, VA ABC store
Somewhere in Central Ohio...
Kooper's Tavern in Baltimore. Good fit, ya think?
Peter Churchbourne, Manager of Fund Raising Programs for Ducks Unlimited, and Douglas Maloney, VP of Sales for Black Lab Vodka at the Virginia State DU Convention.
BLV at the Fraboni Food Show in Minnesota.
Black Lab Vodka was the featured vodka at the DC Chapter of Ducks Unlimited banquet at the Hyatt.
Douglas Maloney of BLV and John W. Newman, President of Ducks Unlimited.
The New Mill Restaurant's (Southington, CT) secret BLV infusion...Nectar of the Dogs!
Somewhere in Connecticut
A BLV tasting at the Navy Exchange in Norfolk, VA.
Douglas Maloney hosts a tasting at the Norfolk Navy Exchange.
Somewhere in Florida...
The rooftop Zulu Time Lounge at the Thayer Hotel at Westpoint.
A fabulous gift basket put together by the Portland chapter of Ducks Unlimited. More bucks for the ducks!
Somewhere in Maryland.
Gold Rush Liquors in Anchorage, AK
Value Liquors, Anchorage, AK.
BLV at DU's 75th Anniversary Gala at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.
John Newman, President of DU with Douglas Maloney at the Waldorf Astoria.
BLV Fans at the DU 75th Anniversary Gala at the Waldorf Astoria.
Douglas Maloney with Dale Hall, the CEO of DU,at the Waldorf Astoria.
Three Bears Alaska held a display competition amongst their stores to see who could create the best display for BLV. This one is froom the Mat Su store #60 in Wasila.
Three Bears Alaska Meadow Lakes store #80 in Wasila, AK.
Three Bears KGB Road store #85 in Wasila.
The Appomatox River Chapter (VA) of Ducks Unlimited Banquet.
Travelling Vinnie (the monkey on our back) at Humpy's Ale House in Anchorage, AK.
The CT chapter of the Safari Club banquet.
On the bar at the Gray Goose Cafe in Southport, CT.
ECAD's Fundraiser, Denim, Heels, Boots, Tails.
BLV with the bartenders at the Newport Blues Cafe.
Chocolate Martinis at Maserati of Manhattan. woof!
At the Russian Lady in Hartford, CT.
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SCRAPBOOK
A little collection of memorabilia...
- A Thank You Letter from the Prince William Ducks Unlimited Chapter in Virginia, March 2012
- A Thank You Letter from the San Diego Labrador Retriever Club, March 2012
- DU of Maryland's newsletter, The Sinkbox comments on our Teal Award and fund raising progams, Autumn 2011
- Black Lab™ Vodka recieves Teal Award from DU, Flavors Magazine, 2011
- Black Lab™ Vodka ROCKS! 2011
- Another Gator Blog Entry, 1996
- Gator's Old Fashioned Blog , aka the "GatorGram", 1996
- We've Been MARKED!, February 2011
- Some 2011 Holiday Hang Tags
- A little love from Connecticut Ducks Unlimited, January 2011
- A Christmas Ad from the Virginia Liquor Quarterly Holiday 2010
- An article about us in NRV Magazine Autumn 2010
- An article about us in the inaugural issue of Flavours Magazine Autumn 2010
- A nice thank you from the Pentagon Chapter of Ducks Unlimited.
- A few more thank you notes from Ducks Unlimited.
- An article about us in DU of Maryland's newsletter, The Sinkbox Autumn 2010
- An ad for Ducks Unlimited of Maryland's newsletter, The Sinkbox Autumn 2010
- It's Barking Good Vodka...Just ask your bartender!
- The followup article...The Virginian Leader... February 2010
- The followup ad...The Virginian Leader... February 2010
- A write up in our local paper, the Virginian Leader , July 2009.
- An ad in our local paper, the Virginian Leader , July 2009.
- We are Retrieving America from foreign vodka...
Fundraising
Because we are responsible Lab lovers, Black Lab™ Vodka has several fundraising programs in place for qualifying Lab Rescue groups, Ducks Unlimited Chapters and like organizations. Click to read the Program Guide.
"Wanted to send you a short note and let you know how much I appreciated everything to help our Clay County Florida Chapter of DU "Sportsman's Night Out Event". The event was one of our best we have had in along time thanks to sponsors like you. We set up several silent auction options using two bottles of Black Lab Vodka and the great "stuff" you sent us and it was a huge success. Every one thought the bottle design was awesome and wanted to know if they could get it at our local liquor store... Unfortunately not but we were able to at least "hook" a couple of them up with two bottles and some cool stuff you guys donated! In addition, we look forward to involving BLV in our event planned for May 2011 along with some "Duck Blind Wine" and can't wait to start planning. Very impressed! Thank you Black Lab Vodka"
- Bo Whitehead, Chapter Chairman, Clay County Ducks Unlimited-Florida
"Thank you so much for your contributions - our raffle was the best EVER!! I think I threw all my tickets in for the cutting board and won it!! I saw at least one cap being worn on Sunday morning. Success thanks to your generous donations! Thank you!! 
I have attached a few pictures of the days events. Biased of course - my dog on a most. He's too young to drink so, I sent one of the results of too much Black Lab Vodka on Saturday night! (The sleeping dog is Trucker, owned by Bruce Butler) Thanks again."
-Judy Knope, Lake Champlain Retriever Club
"...what a successful dog walk we had on Saturday. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and we raised $13,481 to provide veterinary care for our rescued Labs. I can't thank you enough for being a Grand Sponsor of the event. Also, Michelle at Paws told me that you sent a package of goodies for our Canines and Cocktails raffle. That's extremely generous!! Thank you so very much. You donated a platter and martini glasses for our annual holiday fundraiser last December and they were a big hit at our silent auction. I'm sure the items you donated for the Canines and Cocktails event will also be a big hit. I'm excited that we'll be serving BLV. I bought my husband a bottle a few weeks ago and he loved it. Thanks for all you do to support rescues."
-Carol Lagundo, VP, Lab Rescue of the LRCP
"I wanted to personally thank you and your company for the generous donation and the full support that Black Lab Vodka has given DU in Maryland and all the other states you are working with in your donation program. Truly a benefit to all involved. We look forward to working closer with BLV and our future events."
-F. J. Stetson, Chairman Greater Baltimore Ducks Unlimited-Maryland
"Your Black Lab Vodka and the rest of your donation package added a special touch to our event. We were able to raise over $ 20,000 for DU!"
Curtis Wright -, Eastern Sussex Chapter Ducks Unlimited-Delaware
“Just wanted to thank you folks (Zeppa Studios) for teaming up with Black Lab Vodka. We received a platter, boxes and two sets of glasses from you folks that went over really big at our dinner. The platter is GREAT! Thanks.”
-Lt. David Gough, Queen Anne’s Chapter Ducks Unlimited-Maryland
Please contact us if you'd like more details.
We get woofs!
"Having purchased and consumed about 4 bottles of your Black Lab Vodka, I have only one complaint; it seems to evaporate too quickly or there must be a leak in the bottle. Seriously you make a very good vodka and it was suggested to me by Shawan Liquors in Hunt Valley, Maryland. You are fortunate to have such a professional store in your network...I must admit, the beauty of the bottle itself and the name is what first attracted me to your product but the smotthness is what kept bringing me back."
"First, let me say thank you for the fine product you're offering. My friends and I have enjoyed it immensely. I read a review of your vodka on a hunting forum. Intrigued, I had a relative buy one and ship it to Ohio. That's how I got my start. I've since posted my feelings toward your product and shared your links on the main waterfowl site in Ohio. Response has been very good. People are placing orders for multiple bottles."
"Love the vodka- had it at Mayflower- Fife and Drum and bought a bottle. Had bar manager of a very prestigious restaurant in Ct try it- they own 7 places and would like to place an order- but don't know how. Help"
"After sipping on the vodka, the name SILK came to mind, I love the way this vodka drinks. Or maybe KNIGHT, because it is a cut above all the others."
"I gave a bottle of Black Lab Vodka to my Vet and he loved it! Even better, his wife really loved it! There are lot's of Lab people in NYS, and I think you will do very well here. "
"We had two bottles of black lab on auction at our sponsor shoot, after we were done blasting clays, the winning bidders went home with empty bottles. Damn good stuff."
"I saw this in the "Sinkbox" and had to give it a try. Nice, very smooth. "
"I just picked up a bottle of Black Lab Vodka from a liquor store in Towson, MD that special ordered it for me......the bottle is fantastic.....will try the vodka tonight....but what a beautiful bottle...the manager of the store said he ordered other bottles and had already received very positive feedback on the vodka."
"I came across a bottle of your vodka at our Wilmington, NC corp. beach house. We are hosting a September Teal hunt for Kroger and I would like to have a few bottles on display and to serve. You guys have a home run on the art work. Looks Great!"
"My husband, Randy and I, just tried BLV for the first time. We loved your product and will continue to drink this brand from now on. I'm retired and my husband is near retirement so we decided to splurge. I will pass along to my friends how great your vodka is. Thank You!!! :)"
A post on the Retriever Training Forum, www.retrievertraining.net : "Ok so I figured I would post the reviews we have had of this vodka. It's great, we are on our 3rd bottle, and got a bottle for a friend for his wedding. It is really smooth and much better than Ketel One or Grey Goose. Just my .02." (that's two cents...hey if you train your retrievers for field work, check out the forum...they do talk about more than vodka)
"I live in the Midwest, have a couple labs, prefer whiskey over vodka, but I'd love to have some Black Lab Vodka in the cabinet when the hunting buddies come over."
"How can someone in California purchase Black Lab Vodka? I ordered some (Golden Retriever and Black Lab) terracotta wine coolers from Zeppa Studios and the box they were shipped in had a sticker for Black Lab Vodka. It sounds like something MY family needs!!!! Thank you!"
"I ran my black lab "Bus" in a Field Trial over the weekend. I tend to wear my white handling jacket with a black hat, and my new FT hat is the one you sent me. The marketing is so brilliant on your product and I believe that just through your hats and shirts, there could be a fair amount of publicity available to you."
"Having a family owned, Liquor Licenced, retail business (Foster's Super Markets) and even a, retriever based, kennel, in northern michigan. Contact me a.s.a.p.; we have the market ; you have the gimmick. Hopefully we can do some profitable business."
"I just saw 9 East Liquors and had to go in. I asked one of the salespeople how sales have been and they said great - not only are people buying it for the unique label, they are coming back because it tastes so good. Seems like you have a real winner here!!"
"The retriever world will east this stuff up. I am President of the Las Vegas Hunting Retriever Club out here and thought I would get a case or two for gifts to our judges and staff that work our hunt test sites. I have every intentiojn of picking up a case or tow next time I am in D.C. I can see it now Black Lab Vodka an official sponsor The HUNTING RETRIEVER CLUB."
"Where or how can a person in Portland, OR get this vodka. I am a professional retriever trainer and I have several clients who would love this."
"My husband and I are thrilled to report that your vodka is phenomenal! The taste is smooth and sensational, plus- as a woman with sensitivities to certain alcohol- I am delighted that there is no headache the next day!"
"Thank you for sharing this impeccable spirit with our family. We are proud to have the handsome Black Lab bottle displayed on our bar, and we are treasuring the many new smiles its consumption is bringing into our lives."
"Go Black Lab Vodka!!!"
"I think your brand is going to take off and you may or may not need the publicity. But the retriever world is talking about you: The Retriever Training Forum "
"How fun! I live in DC with my family and will have to try it. Where do I get it? How fun that you have managed to combine two of my favorite things -- labs and vodka. Our current black lab is 6 years old - Olive."
"It would make an amazing gift!"
"We said "farewell" to our beloved black Labrador, Forrest, twelve days ago. Today we received the call that our 6 bottles of Black Lab Vodka were in at the Blacksburg store. With a trip down to the river where Forrest rests overlooking his favorite "play" area----we were able to toast him with a very fitting beverage. Thanks!"
"This would be a a perfect gift for a couple of friends. Thanking you in advance and Have a GREAT DAY."
"Am now trying some BLV on rox w/ lime. It's as good as the Kettle One I usually drink. Got a litre from a dist'btr friend. The fact that I have a yellow lab didn't hurt. Good job on the drink!" - Phoenix, MD
"I'll confess, I bought it for the bottle (hey, I'm an old Labrador man, my last one was black and she was the best dog I've ever owned) I say, give up the "Goose" and love the Lab instead."
"I discovered your product last night by looking through our August issue of our Price guide. I have ordered several bottles of this item and am sure it will not stay in the store long. After 17 years, I have come to know my "dog people" very well. I would love to know if you have any type of poster that you could send to me that I can display along with this bottle?"
"Black Lab Vodka - Virginia is for Lab Lovers! I'm about to head off for vacation. and think I might have to grab one of these. fun bottles for the occassion! I just read about Black Lab Vodka, based in Pearisburg, VA,. on The Happy Wag." - Black Dog Salvage - Architectural
"I want to buy this vodka! In Texas."
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