{"title":"Thirteenth Colony","description":"\u003cp\u003e13th Colony started in 2009 in Americus, Georgia, when its founders made liquor as holiday gifts. It is Georgia's oldest operating distillery since Prohibition. It distills its own whiskey and buys young barrels to fill the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat matters is where they sit. The barrels age in Americus, at 72 percent average humidity with 20 degree swings. That cycling pushes spirit in and out of the wood hard, so four years in Georgia does not drink like four years up north. Southern Straight Bourbon is 95 proof, 70 percent corn, 21 percent rye and 9 percent malted barley, four to six years old. You get all of it in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thirteenth-colony-cask-strength-southern-bourbon-store-pick-120-82-proof-750ml","title":"Thirteenth Colony Cask Strength Southern Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a hand-selected Whiskey Library store pick from Thirteenth Colony's 2026 Cask Strength Southern Bourbon program. Built on a 70% corn \/ 21% rye \/ 9% malted barley mashbill, distilled in Indiana and aged in the South Georgia heat by Thirteenth Colony Distilleries of Americus, GA, it is bottled uncut and non-chill-filtered straight from the barrel at 120.82 proof. Despite the high proof, it drinks with surprising ease — dark, earthy and honeyed up front with a soft, approachable finish. A big, characterful barrel picked specifically for our shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, baking spice, dark chocolate, clove, cracked peppercorn, malted milk, earthy oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla simple syrup, orange marmalade, spearmint, roasted malt, toasted oats, buttery shortbread\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, allspice, clove, sugar cookie, warm bread pudding\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thirteenth Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54043970404547,"sku":"766139300519","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5038\/0227\/files\/2026_Cask_Strength_Southern_Bourbon_White_1.png?v=1784308846"},{"product_id":"thirteenth-colony-southern-straight-bourbon-store-pick-95-proof-750ml","title":"Thirteenth Colony Southern Straight Bourbon 95 Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-selected Whiskey Library store pick of Thirteenth Colony's flagship Southern Straight Bourbon — a three-time Double Gold winner. Built on a 70% corn \/ 21% rye \/ 9% malted barley mashbill, distilled in Indiana and aged in the South Georgia heat by Thirteenth Colony Distilleries of Americus, GA. Rather than chase an age statement, the distillery tastes and blends four-, five- and six-year barrels to a consistent, well-rounded, slightly sweet profile at an approachable 95 proof. Easy-sipping, endlessly mixable, and a genuine value for the quality in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry wood, mulling spice, toasted oak, sweet corn, butter cookies, candied fruit, baked figs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak, caramel, warm cider, cornbread, toasted walnut, orange blossom honey, apricot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral, anise, lingering spice, leather, cherry, cinnamon\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thirteenth Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54043970502851,"sku":"766139300342","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5038\/0227\/files\/jy1tvrdege9onekj0fol__24943.1742535035.jpg?v=1784308814"},{"product_id":"thirteenth-colony-straight-rye-whiskey-finished-with-maple-wood-spirals-750ml","title":"Thirteenth Colony Straight Rye Whiskey Finished with Maple Wood Spirals 750ml","description":"113 proof. Straight rye whiskey finished with maple wood spirals and aged in South Georgia heat—that’s the hook. Thirteenth Colony Distilleries built its reputation in Georgia with bold, high-proof releases that showcase mature stocks and distinctive finishing. This 56.5% ABV rye gets an extra layer from maple wood spirals, adding a caramelized sweetness over the grain’s spice while the warm Southern aging concentrates flavor. Expect big flavor delivery at 113 proof, with the maple finish softening the edges without dulling the rye’s bite. The result is a rye that walks the line between baking-spice intensity and dessert-like richness—unique to this 113 series finish and made for enthusiasts who want character in the glass.","brand":"Thirteenth Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54049395507395,"sku":"766139300335","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5038\/0227\/files\/studio_0b84d175-8f43-46df-ae16-0c174b895b85.png?v=1784304609"},{"product_id":"thirteenth-colony-southern-rye-whiskey-cask-strength-750ml","title":"Thirteenth Colony Cask Strength Southern Rye Whiskey 750ml","description":"Cask Strength. Small Batch. Thirteenth Colony’s Southern Rye hits the shelf uncut at 61.45% ABV, delivering the boldest take yet on their signature rye. This release keeps the trademark French Oak spirals used in Southern Rye, amplifying baking spice and oak complexity without watering down a drop. Founded in 2009 in Americus, Georgia, Thirteenth Colony has built a following for richly spiced ryes and limited, high-proof bottlings that disappear fast. At this proof, expect concentrated character and a vivid read on their house style—rye grain intensity framed by French Oak spice. Collectors prize these cask-strength batches for their scarcity and for the pure, undiluted profile that showcases why this Southern rye has become a sleeper hit.","brand":"Thirteenth Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54070819160259,"sku":"766139300618","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5038\/0227\/files\/studio_3013c91f-49b8-4c58-9b61-e963c69cca4c.png?v=1787245424"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5038\/0227\/collections\/Thirteenth_Colony_logo.png?v=1787249866","url":"https:\/\/whiskeylibrary.com\/collections\/thirteenth-colony.oembed","provider":"Whiskey Library LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}