Actor and Producer Dave Bautista joins Texas Distiller Devil's River Whiskey Social Responsibility Efforts

 May 5, 2025 - Terri Williams

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Award-winning distiller Devils River Whiskey welcomed Dave Bautista to its ownership team in 2023 and as a member of its Devils Advocates: a group of Devils River Whiskey and bourbon enthusiasts involved in supporting the brand’s social responsibility efforts and overall mission.

Since the introduction of the brand in 2017, Devils River Whiskey has expanded from its roots in San Antonio, Texas, to thirty-six states, five countries, and cruise lines offering premium and craft bourbons with a growing portfolio of flavored expressions. Devils River Whiskey aims to advance time-honored traditions of distilled spirits while being welcoming and accessible to everyone looking to enjoy quality bourbon, from long-standing whiskey enthusiasts to those looking to expand their palates.

Bautista is well-known for his critically acclaimed portrayal of Drax the Destroyer in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. He can next be seen in “Dune: Part Two” the sequel to the award-winning film “Dune” and in “My Spy 2” which he stars in and produces. Bautista was seen in “Blade Runner 2049” and in the M. Night Shyamalan thriller film “Knock at the Cabin” where he won rave reviews for this powerful performance. Bautista is a celebrated wrestler with the WWE who retired in 2019 at WrestleMania 35.

“We are thrilled to have someone of Dave’s caliber as an investor and partner,” said Mike Cameron, Co-Founder and CEO of Devils River Whiskey. “Dave’s involvement in our brand is a major step toward Devils River Whiskey leading the diversification of bourbon culture and elevating Texas whiskey.”

Bautista is continuing in Devil's River Whisky's commitment to social responsibility by bottle signings benefiting local animal welfare charities. If you are in the Houston or San Antonio areas , check him out.