Evan Williams proudly joins the national celebration of America's 250th anniversary. When the revolutionary war ended in 1783, and America formalized its independence, Evan Williams also became Kentucky's first licensed distiller. As the nation marks this historic milestone, Evan Williams is honoring its shared heritage through an official licensing agreement with America250th. Evan Williams Master Distiller selected 250 barrels to be bottled at 117.76 proof. These will feature a custom blue wax and string tag.