Skrewball Whiskey Encourages Consumers to "Skrew the Usual" With New Campaign
Skrewball Whiskey launches a new campaign titled 'Skrew the Usual,' promoting the brand's unique peanut butter whiskey flavor. The campaign encourages consumers to embrace adventure and innovation, breaking away from routine to try something new. The introduction of this campaign marks a significant milestone for Skrewball since its acquisition by Pernod Ricard in 2023. The brand has seen remarkable growth, becoming the number one peanut butter whiskey in the US with 83% market share and ranking among the top brands in the flavored whiskey category.
Skrewball Whiskey has attained 83% market share as the leading peanut butter whiskey in the US.
The brand has achieved significant growth, becoming the number two premium brand in the flavored whiskey category ($25+) for value and volume.
Skrewball's 'Skrew the Usual' campaign marks a major milestone for the brand since its acquisition by Pernod Ricard in 2023.
Despite its success, Skrewball Whiskey faces challenges associated with maintaining its growth trajectory in a competitive market.
The brand may encounter resistance from consumers who are not accustomed to the idea of peanut butter flavored whiskey.
The Original Peanut Butter Whiskey's Unique Personality is Brought to Life by the Brand's Biggest Campaign Drop Since Pernod Ricard Acquisition
"Skrew the Usual" is more than just a call to action, it embodies the essence of adventure and innovation in each bottle of Skrewball Whiskey. The campaign encourages consumers to break away from monotony and forgo the usuals in life that keep delicious discoveries at bay – in other words, to live by the 'you only live once' motto.
"Skrewball wants to inspire consumers to take detours and seek out the weird and wonderful," said Kuppy Sampale, Brand Director of Skrewball Whiskey at Pernod Ricard. "With the introduction of 'Skrew the Usual,' we're inviting our audience to choose exploration over routine and celebrate trying something new, like the unexpectedly delicious flavor of peanut butter whiskey."
The campaign marks a significant milestone for Skrewball and the biggest launch since its acquisition by Pernod Ricard in 2023. It is accompanied by the release of a 30-second creative spot, called the "House of High Spirits," in addition to 15-second and 6-second short films. At the heart of the campaign is a new fictional spokesperson aptly named Skrew, who is the charismatic (and dashing, if we do say so ourselves) personification of Skrewball's charmingly mischievous spirit. In the spot, Skrew upends (read: improves) the conventions of the whiskey category by beckoning viewers to indulge their curiosity and experience the unusually delicious peanut buttery taste of Skrewball Whiskey.
"Skrewball has always been a brand that pushes boundaries and challenges expectations," said Steve and Brittany Yeng, co-founders of Skrewball Whiskey. "We're excited to bring the 'Skrew the Usual' mentality to more people with our new campaign and hope it encourages people to give Skrewball a shot... literally."
As a relatively young brand that launched in 2018, Skrewball has grown to become the number one peanut butter whiskey in
The campaign, created by The Martin Agency, kicks off via online video, social and search on Thursday, May 9, followed by disruptive out of home advertisements in key markets such as Chicago, Los Angeles and
Skrewball Whiskey is available nationwide and at select retailers in
For more information about Skrewball Whiskey and to stay updated on the latest news, visit www.skrewballwhiskey.com and follow along on Facebook and Instagram (@skrewballwhiskey).
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¹ Nielsen, latest 52 weeks, week ending 4/19/24
ABOUT SKREWBALL PEANUT BUTTER WHISKEY
Skrewball Whiskey was founded by Steven Yeng, a Cambodian refugee, and his wife Brittany, a former chemist who became a lawyer. Steven discovered his love of peanut butter shortly after arriving in
ABOUT PERNOD RICARD
Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the
Pernod Ricard USA is headquartered in New York, New York, and has more than 1,000 employees across the country. As "creators of conviviality," we are committed to sustainable and responsible business practices in service of our customers, consumers, employees and the planet. Pernod Ricard
For more information, visit: www.pernod-ricard-usa.com.
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