All-Star Athletes and Competitive Rebels Displayed Fierce Competitive Spirit on TEAM U.S.A.

Coral Gables, FL – May 16, 2011 – Jeremy Shockey, celebrated and decorated professional football veteran, led TEAM U.S.A. in successfully completing the 2011 DRAMBUIE Pursuit, the annual legendary outdoor adventure race across the wild terrain of the Scottish Highlands. Shockey led his rebellious team against fierce competition from across the world, all racing to retrace the voyage of Scotland’s rebel Bonnie Prince Charlie, for whom DRAMBUIE® was originally created in 1745.

Ultimately, after putting up an impressive and noble fight, Shockey and his team came in fourth place, and despite a show of guts and determination were beaten by a team of friends from the Netherlands.

Shockey and his team of rugged competitors, Steven Fonrigrnao, Jeff Odell and Shane Duffy -- three endurance race enthusiasts from Texas -- completed the 100-mile race course, including rounds of archery, mountain biking, boating and other outdoor challenges, with speed and dexterity. Shockey demonstrated the skills and athletic prowess, as well as his charismatic leadership qualities, honed from years spent on the pro football field, as he guided and encouraged his teammates through the Scottish terrain. It was clear the professional athlete and two-time World Champion was well acclimated to the intense level of competition displayed by the various teams throughout the competition.

This was one of the most challenging, exciting and physically demanding experiences of my entire life, and coming from a professional football player, that says a lot!” said Jeremy Shockey of his experience during the 2011 DRAMBUIE Pursuit. “I’m proud of the way TEAM U.S.A. competed, and while it would have been nice to come away with a victory, I’m glad I was able to participate in this historical tradition. It was also a great way to spend the off-season!”

Each year, teams are flown to Scotland from around the world to race across the Scottish Highlands between Inverness and the Isle of Skye, in celebration of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s legendary escape from the British government forces after a failed attempt to regain the throne. Once safe passage was secured, the Prince left to his loyal aides the only thing he had left to his name: the recipe for DRAMBUIE that to this day remains secret.

It was exciting to see TEAM U.S.A. compete with so much energy and enthusiasm this year, and we were truly impressed with their effort,” said Cherie Koster, senior brand manager for DRAMBUIE. “Jeremy Shockey definitely raised the competition to a new level, and we congratulate him and his team on giving the Pursuit such an inspiring effort. The spirit of Bonnie Prince Charlie truly lives on!”

Additionally, as part of his participation in the 2011 Pursuit, Jeremy will be making a donation to The Heath Evans Foundation (http://www.heathevans.org). Founded by Jeremy’s teammate, Heath Evans, the foundation is dedicated to fostering hope and healing in the lives of children and families affected by sexual abuse.

To learn more about the DRAMBUIE Pursuit or to view photographs from this year’s race, visit Pursuitof1745.com.