Heaven Hill Brands Buys Deep Eddy Vodka
Heaven Hill Brands, the privately held owner of Evan Williams Bourbon, said Thursday it acquired fast-growing Deep Eddy Vodka, which has doubled its volume annually since its introduction in 2010.
www.wsj.comDirect answer: Yes. Deep Eddy Vodka announced closures affecting its Dripping Springs site, with production continuing at its Buda facility and the Dripping Springs tasting room transitioning out in 2026. The company plans to shift consumer-facing efforts back to Austin and pursue subleasing of the Dripping Springs site to a different vodka producer.[4][5]
Key details
- Closure scope: The Dripping Springs tasting room and visitor center will close, and the site will transition to a sublease with another operator. Production remains at the Buda facility in nearby Texas.[3][5]
- Timeline: The Dripping Springs tasting room is slated to close later in 2026, with the site ceasing as a Deep Eddy production location by mid-2026; tours and events at that site will end as the space transitions.[1][5]
- Production focus: Deep Eddy Vodka production continues at the Buda facility, which remains the brand’s main distillery and bottling site; there will be no changes to output or staffing at the Buda operation.[1][3]
- Strategic shift: Heaven Hill Brands stated it will refocus consumer-facing efforts in Austin, pursuing local partnerships and brand experiences while maintaining production in Texas.[5][1]
Illustration of impact
- For visitors: Dripping Springs location will no longer offer tastings or tours after the transition date; public access to the tasting room ends while production stays in Buda.[5][1]
- For the brand: All Deep Eddy vodka continues to be produced in Buda, supporting ongoing distribution and product availability while shifting marketing and events emphasis to Austin.[1][5]
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