Evan Williams American Hero special edition
bottles honor six veterans for their acts of service
Evan Williams Bourbon announced today the 2024 class of veterans
selected as American-Made Heroes, recognized for their dedication
to making a difference in their communities and across the country.
New this year, Evan Williams is proud to honor the six veterans,
and the veteran-focused nonprofit organizations that they
represent, on limited-edition bottlings of both Evan Williams
Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch.
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Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch, named for
the year that Evan Williams founded Kentucky’s first distillery, is
an award-winning, extra-aged small batch Bourbon. This year’s
American Hero Edition was thoughtfully selected by the 2024 Evan
Williams American-Made Heroes straight from the barrels. Each
limited-edition bottle features a hang tag highlighting the six
inspiring veterans. Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch American Hero
Edition is bottled at 90 proof. The suggested retail price is
$23.99 for the 750ml and $37.99 for the 1.75L. (Photo: Business
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Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch, named for the year that Evan
Williams founded Kentucky’s first distillery, is an award-winning,
extra-aged small batch Bourbon. This year’s American Hero Edition
was thoughtfully selected by the 2024 Evan Williams American-Made
Heroes straight from the barrels. Each limited-edition bottle
features a hang tag highlighting the six inspiring veterans. Evan
Williams 1783 Small Batch American Hero Edition is bottled at 90
proof. The suggested retail price is $23.99 for the 750ml and
$37.99 for the 1.75L.
Additionally, every star-spangled bottle of Evan Williams
Kentucky Straight Bourbon highlights one of the six nonprofit
organizations represented by the 2024 class of American-Made
Heroes. The suggested retail price of the limited-edition bottle is
$24.99.
Evan Williams embodies the American spirit as an American-owned
and made brand, and values the leadership and sacrifice of all
veterans who protect that spirit. Each of the six selected veterans
are affiliated with organizations that were recipients of the 2023
Veteran Community Action Grants awarded by the Evan Williams
American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund. First established in 2020,
the American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund continues the brand’s
support of veteran communities via its Evan Williams American-Made
Heroes program, established in 2015. To date, Evan Williams has
recognized 57 veteran heroes through the American Hero Edition
bottles and has donated $600,000 to nonprofits supporting the
veteran community across the country.
"This year marks a special milestone as we introduce two
distinct bottlings of Evan Williams, each dedicated to the valor
and stories of our American-Made Heroes," said Molly Vincent,
senior brand manager at Evan Williams Bourbon. "With these unique
editions, we aim to magnify our foundation's mission—providing a
platform for veteran stories, raising awareness for issues they
face and directly supporting the nonprofits that offer crucial
help. As an American-made and American-owned brand, these releases
symbolize our unwavering commitment to celebrating and aiding our
nation’s heroes.”
The 2024 Evan Williams American-Made Heroes are:
Jamie Paxton Ottawa Lake, Mich. Master
Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Jamie served 25 years with
five overseas tours, including Iraq. She founded Little Blessings
in 2018, using equine-based programs to help veterans and their
families transition successfully to civilian life.
Michael Caimona Bowie, Md. Lieutenant, U.S.
Navy
As a Naval Intelligence Officer deploying globally post-911,
Michael received four Navy Commendation medals. He later founded
the Warrior Music Foundation to provide free music therapy and
music lessons to veterans and their families.
Jas Boothe Winchester, Va. Major, U.S.
Army
During her military career, Jas was awarded for outstanding
service and taught Officer Candidate School, training future
military leaders. While serving, she founded Final Salute Inc.,
which provides safe housing to homeless women veterans and their
families.
Brooke Jackson Kahn Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Captain, U.S. Army
As a combat medic, Brooke provided emergency battlefield care to
troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom and taught over 500 soldiers
lifesaving medical skills for deployment. She later founded She’s
the Veteran, an organization dedicated to improving the mental
health of female veterans.
Steven Jones Russell, Mass. Sergeant E-5, U.S.
Marines
Steven was sworn in the day after 9/11 and later deployed to
Iraq, where he was responsible for processing emergency air support
requests. He’s the founder of Warrior’s Art Room, a space for
veterans and their families to heal through creative
self-expression.
Thomas McNamara Spanaway, Wash. Chief Master
Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
During his 30-year Air Force career, Thomas was responsible for
700 personnel as well as the maintenance of 44 aircrafts. Now, he
volunteers for Heroes On The Water, a nonprofit providing outdoor
wellness programs for veterans, first responders and their
families.
To learn more about each of the 2024 American-Made Heroes and
the American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund, visit
https://american-madeheroes.com/.
ABOUT EVAN WILLIAMS
The flagship Bourbon of Heaven Hill Distillery, Evan Williams is
among the leaders in the rapidly growing American Whiskey segment
as the world’s second largest-selling Bourbon. Evan Williams is a
proud sponsor of Major League Baseball and the World Series, first
forming a partnership with the national pastime in 2016. As an
American-made and American-owned brand, Evan Williams has
recognized true American heroes through their exceptional stories
of honor and bravery on special edition American-Made Hero bottles
for the past eight years, now supported by the American-Made Heroes
Foundation Fund. The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
(www.EvanWilliamsBourbonExperience.com) celebrates the legacy of
Evan Williams through an immersive visitor’s center experience
which brings to life the history and tradition of Kentucky’s native
spirit as an official stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN-MADE HEROES FOUNDATION FUND
Evan Williams is honored to broaden its support of veteran
communities across the country through the launch of the
American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund, announced in April 2020. The
American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund was established to show Evan
Williams’ pride in being American-made and owned, and to give back
to those who served. Our purpose is: to provide a platform for
sharing inspiring veteran stories; to raise public awareness for
causes impacting the veteran community; and to support nonprofit
organizations that help veterans through a specialized grant
program.
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