Thirteenth Colony Cask Strength Double Oaked Bourbon

Cask strength. Double oaked. Thirteenth Colony Distillery's most intensive expression — a Georgia straight bourbon that undergoes secondary maturation in a second new charred oak barrel, then bottled at natural barrel proof without dilution.

Thirteenth Colony Distillery is named for Georgia's designation as the 13th and final of the original American colonies — a nod to the state's founding heritage and its place in American history. Based in Americus, Georgia, the distillery has built a reputation for serious, craft-driven bourbon production in a state not historically associated with whiskey.

Double oaking involves maturing the whiskey in a second new charred oak barrel after the primary maturation period. The second barrel's fresh charred wood provides an additional layer of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak character on top of the primary maturation's flavors. At cask strength, these double-oaked flavors are delivered at their most intense — no dilution, no compromise.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Very deep amber from the double oak maturation.
• Nose: Intense vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak — the double oaking producing a concentration of American oak character amplified by cask strength delivery.
• Palate: Bold and rich — the second oak's fresh charred wood character layered over the primary bourbon foundation at full natural proof.
• Finish: Long and oak-forward — the double-oaked intensity persisting through a deeply satisfying close.

Specs

• Distillery: Thirteenth Colony Distillery, Americus, Georgia
• Style: Georgia Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Process: Double oaked — secondary maturation in second new charred oak barrel
• Bottling: Cask strength
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is double oaking? Double oaking (popularized in the American market by Woodford Reserve Double Oaked) involves maturing bourbon in a second new charred oak barrel after the primary aging period. The second barrel's fresh charred wood imparts additional vanilla, caramel, and toasted grain character, producing a sweeter, richer, more oak-forward expression than single-barrel maturation alone.
• How does Georgia's climate affect bourbon aging? Georgia's hot, humid climate produces aggressive barrel extraction similar to other Southern states — driving bourbon deep into the wood during summer heat and pulling it back during cooler periods. This climate can produce more concentrated bourbon character per year than Kentucky's more moderate climate.
• Is Thirteenth Colony a significant craft distillery? Yes — the distillery has earned recognition for serious bourbon production in Georgia, a state rebuilding its distilling heritage. The Cask Strength Double Oaked is the most intensive expression in their lineup.
• Is this still available? 1 unit in current stock.