our distillery
13th Colony has been proud to call Americus, Georgia, home since 2009. Let us show you what makes Georgia’s oldest operating distillery so special and introduce you to craft spirits that will redefine your drinking experiences.
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What makes aging whiskey in South Georgia unique? How do we know when a barrel is ready? Come for a Tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at 13th Colony Distilleries, including enjoying our Guided Tasting Experience.
Tour Times (Eastern Time):
Thursday & Friday: 12:00 | 2:00 | 3:30
Saturday: 10:30 | 11:30 | 1:30 | 3:00
*The distillery will be closed the following days so our team can spend holidays with their families: August 30 & Sept 1 | Nov 27, 28 & 29 | Dec 24 – 27 | Dec 31 & Jan 1.
This tour builds on our Tour & Tasting Experience, where your group visits the rickhouse to “thief” aging bourbon and rye whiskey directly from the barrels — just like our master distiller does when he’s sampling whiskeys for his next barrel selection. Taste the uncut flavor of Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey and Cask Strength Rye Whiskey straight from the source.
Barrel Thief Tour Times* (Eastern Time):
Thursday & Friday: 1:30 | 3:30
Saturday: 11:30 | 1:30
*The distillery will be closed the following days so our team can spend holidays with their families: Nov 27, 28 & 29 | Dec 24 – 27 | Dec 31 & Jan 1.
This tour is the ultimate whiskey-lovers tour. Sample a bourbon and rye whiskey straight from unique single barrels in our rickhouse, pick your favorite, then fill, cork, and hand-label a cask-strength bottle that’s truly yours. Along the way, enjoy tastings of our flagship spirits, cocktails and a distillery tour, and take home a keepsake rocks glass.
Bottle Your Own Tour Times*
Thursday & Friday: 1:30
Saturday: 11:30
*The distillery will be closed the following days so our team can spend holidays with their families: Nov 27, 28 & 29 | Dec 24 – 27 | Dec 31 & Jan 1.
Join us for our Guided Tasting Experience, where you’ll sample our flagship bourbon, whiskey, gin and vodka spirits and any available specials. Discover the tastes you love here in Americus, Georgia, where it all began.
Guided Tasting Start Times (Eastern Time):
Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 | 12:30 | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 2:30 | 3:00 | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30
Saturday: 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 |12:00 | 12:30 | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 2:30 | 3:00 | 3:30
*The distillery will be closed the following days so our team can spend holidays with their families: August 30 & Sept 1 | Nov 27, 28 & 29 | Dec 24 – 27 | Dec 31 & Jan 1.
Whether you’re looking for a hat for a day outdoors or need flight glasses for an at-home tasting experience with your friends, we’ve got the gear you want. Visit our Merchandise Store at our distillery or online, and you’ll always sip in style.
Merchandise Store Hours
Tuesday – Friday: Noon – 5 p.m. ET
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET
*The distillery will be closed the following days so our team can spend holidays with their families: August 30 & Sept 1 | Nov 27, 28 & 29 | Dec 24 – 27 | Dec 31 & Jan 1.
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