Local vodka distiller Deep Eddy Vodka is set to be acquired by Kentucky-based Heaven Hill Brands at the beginning of September. Eric Dopkins, president of Deep Eddy Vodka, said via email on Aug. 21 that all products will continue to be made at the Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery, located at 2250 E. Hwy. 290. Staff will remain in Austin, he added. "Deep Eddy’s DNA is deeply rooted in Texas, and we are proud to call Austin home and will continue to do so. ... We will not be laying anyone off," Dopkins said in an email. Special events and tours will continue at the distillery, which opened Oct. 10.