Evan Williams Releases 2 Distinct Bourbon Bottles Honoring ‘Unwavering Commitment’ to ‘American-Made Heroes’
Evan Williams unveiled new limited-edition packaging for the brand in honor of 6 veterans chosen for the brand’s American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund. (Photo: Evan Williams/Facebook)
Evan Williams unveiled the six inductees to its 2024 class for the American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund on Tuesday. In a first for Evan Williams, the bourbon brand honored them and the nonprofits they represented on limited edition bottles of Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch.
“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,” Senior Brand Manager at Evan Williams Bourbon Molly Vincent said in a statement. “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 Evan Williams American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund originated in 2020 to support veterans. The fund intends to amplify veteran’s stories, raise awareness for important issues within the veteran community, and support nonprofit organizations that help veterans.
The limited-edition bottles feature a tag celebrating the six veterans. Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch American Hero Edition clocks in at 90 proof and hosts a suggested retail price of $23.99 for a 750 ml bottle and a retail price of $37.99 for a 1.75 L bottle.
The “star-spangled” limited release of Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon hosts a suggested retail price of $24.99.
Evan Williams American-Made Heroes Class of 2024
Jamie Paxton
Paxton is a retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force who hails from Ottawa Lake, Michigan. She served in the military for 25 years in five tours overseas, including Iraq according to Evan Williams. Paxton created Little Blessings, a program that helps the emotional well-being of veterans with equine therapy.
Michael Caimona
Caimona is a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy based out of Bowie, Maryland. He’s been deployed around the world since 9-11 and has since earned four Navy Commendation medals. Caimona founded the Warrior Music Foundation to offer music therapy lessons to veterans.
Jas Boothe
Based out of Winchester Virginia, Jas Boothe served as a Major in the U.S. Army. She was honored for outstanding service and trained leaders in the military at the Officer Candidate School. Boothe additionally founded Final Salute Inc., a service that finds safe housing for unhoused female veterans and their families.
Brooke Jackson Kahn
Kahn served as a Captain in the U.S. Army and offered emergency responder services as a combat medic to troops deployed to Iraq. She taught more than 500 soldiers valuable, lifesaving medical techniques for deployment. Kahn founded She’s the Veteran, a nonprofit that focuses on mental health for female veterans. Kahn is based out of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Steven Jones
Jones served as a Sergeant E-5 within the U.S. Marines after being sworn in the day after 9/11. Based out of Russell, Massachusetts, Jones founded the Warrior’s Art Room which gives veterans support through a safe space for creating art.
Thomas McNamara
McNamara was a Chief Master Sergeant for the U.S. Air Force before he retired. He had a 30-year career and currently lives in Spanaway, Washington. Thomas oversaw 700 people and the maintenance of 44 aircrafts. McNamara currently volunteers at a nonprofit for Heroes On The Water, which focuses on outdoor wellness for first responders, veterans and their families.
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