RELEASE DATE: August 28, 2024
Oklahoma Athletics Partners with WanderFolk Distillery to Create Official Craft Spirits
Only One Vodka and Two Ponies Bourbon to be the Official Craft Spirits of OU Athletics
NORMAN – As the 2024-25 athletics year begins, University of Oklahoma fans can look forward to enjoying premium craft spirits created just for Sooner supporters. In a new partnership, OU Athletics, alongside LEARFIELD’s Sooner Sports Properties and licensing agent CLC, has teamed up with Oklahoma’s own WanderFolk Spirits to introduce Only One Vodka and Two Ponies Bourbon as the Official Craft Spirits of OU Athletics.
“We are thrilled to join forces with WanderFolk Spirits to present our fans with uniquely branded craft bourbon and vodka,” said Kelly Collyar, Vice President and General Manager of Sooner Sports Properties. “This collaboration between OU Athletics and WanderFolk’s creative team has been a true team effort, meticulously bringing this concept to fruition. We look forward to seeing Sooner fans enjoy Only One and Two Ponies this fall.”
Only One Vodka is a premium 80-proof vodka with a smooth texture, crisp flavor and top-notch quality achieved through 10-time distillation and triple filtration, delivering a superior sipping experience.
Two Ponies Bourbon is a four-grain bourbon whiskey, aged for four years and double-barreled in new American white oak, echoing the tradition, excellence and championships that define the OU brand.
“As Oklahoma’s original craft distillery, we are incredibly proud to partner with OU Athletics’ in creating the first officially licensed products, representing the champion spirit in all Sooner fans, right in the heart of the state!” said Derek Duty, WanderFolk Spirits’ GM/Director of Sales and Marketing. “We have worked tirelessly in developing the perfect spirits to honor the legendary traditions of Oklahoma and amp up the Sooner magic anytime, anywhere. These are truly greatness in a bottle, fitting to define the OU brand…because there’s only ONE Oklahoma!”
In addition to being available for game days in Norman, Sooner fans can purchase Only One Vodka and Two Ponies Bourbon year-round at select retailers.
Only One Vodka and Two Ponies Bourbon will be available in the market starting Aug. 26. They will also be available in premium areas at OU Athletics events beginning Friday, Aug. 30 when the Sooner football team hosts Temple to kick off the season.
For more information about OU’s partnership with WanderFolk Spirits and a store locator, visit wanderfolkspirits.com/ouspirits. For information surrounding OU Athletics, including upcoming events and ticketing, visit soonersports.com
About Sooner Sports Properties
Sooner Sports Properties is a joint venture of LEARFIELD and Tyler Media, parent company of radio flagship KRXO-FM. The Property works in complete collaboration with the University of Oklahoma and is dedicated to extending the affinity of the OU brand to businesses of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate fanbase. As OU Athletics’ exclusive multimedia rightsholder, Sooner Sports Properties manages all aspects of the rights relationship, providing corporate partners both traditional and new media opportunities with the university. They can bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through such inventory as venue signage; event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality; radio and television; digital engagement and visibility via the official athletics website soonersports.com
About WanderFolk Spirits
WanderFolk Spirits is located in the heart of historic downtown Guthrie, Oklahoma. Formerly Prairie Wolf Spirits, WanderFolk is Oklahoma’s first legal distillery, established in 2012. WanderFolk is a blend of passionate individuals with vastly different backgrounds and skillsets, rethinking and handcrafting the world of spirits in our home state of Oklahoma and beyond, one small batch at a time. The WanderFolk team is dedicated to providing exceptional spirits, using the highest quality ingredients and thoughtful processes. For more information on WanderFolk Spirits, visit wanderfolkspirits.com
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