13th Colony Distilleries Wins Four-Peat Title “Best of Georgia Distillery”

Americus, Ga. – 13th Colony Distilleries announced today its fourth consecutive honor in the 2024 Best of Georgia Awards by Georgia Business Journal. The distillery has once again clinched the coveted title for Best of Georgia Distillery on the heels of the highly acclaimed 2024 release of Double Oaked Bourbon.

In a competitive landscape, 13th Colony’s win highlights its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and quality craftsmanship. This achievement is no small feat, with less than 10% of Georgia businesses earning the esteemed Best of Georgia distinction. 13th Colony stands among an exclusive group of businesses celebrated for their outstanding achievements.

“This recognition is a testament to our dedication to producing exceptional spirits and our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Maxwell Darby, President of 13th Colony. “Winning the Distillery award for the fourth consecutive year is a source of pride for our entire organization.

The family-owned and operated distillery is located in south Georgia, a unique and ideal climate for aging the strongest cask strength and most flavorful whiskeys, including the immensely popular Double Oak Bourbon, Cask Strength 15^th Anniversary Bourbon and Cask Strength Southern Bourbon. The bourbon community has embraced 13th Colony’s special releases, with accolades such as Double Platinum at the Ascot Awards and a thriving secondary market presence, with some bottles fetching more than $1,000.

13th Colony Southern Bourbon is a multiple award-winning aged spirit. Bottled at 95 proof, it boasts of a smooth, well-rounded flavor with a slightly sweet finish. At a price point under $50, it is the perfect daily sipper.

The award-winning 13th Colony Southern Rye Whiskey features a rich, distinctive taste, drawing its character from the unique toasted French Oak Spiral Finish. At 95 proof and aged between four to six years, Southern Rye Whiskey is an exceptional value under $50.

13th Colony Southern Vodka is a platinum-award-winning spirit handcrafted in small batches using water from Georgia’s oldest aquifer. This 80 proof offering is six-times distilled and 11-times filtered, resulting in a clean and sophisticated taste at an incredibly approachable price under $15.

Completing the list of consumer favorites, 13th Colony Southern Gin is a citrus-forward contemporary gin with a clean, crisp taste. At 82.4 proof, Southern Gin is six times distilled in a state-of-the-art column still and 10 times filtered, delivering a light flavor of juniper and essence of citrus that makes it perfect for cocktails for under $15.

Find a retail location near you at https://www.13thcolonydistillery.com/where-to-buy.