13th Colony Distilleries Launches into Midwest Region with Missouri

Missouri becomes first Midwest market for award-winning Georgia-based craft distillery.

Americus, Ga. - One of the fastest-growing distilleries in Georgia, 13th Colony Distilleries expanded into Missouri in June 2024 through a distribution partnership with Smart Distributors. Smart Distributors will distribute 13th Colony’s four core products: Southern Bourbon, Southern Rye Whiskey, Southern Vodka and Southern Gin, and future special limited releases.

This expansion into Missouri adds to 13th Colony’s growing distribution footprint, including Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia, and online through Seelbach’s and Bourbon Outfitter.

“2024 has been a tremendous year of growth in sales for 13th Colony. We are grateful that the demand for our products has fueled our expansion into new markets,” said Maxwell Darby, president of 13th Colony Distilleries. “While our craft and limited edition whiskeys have driven awareness of our brand with bourbon aficionados across the country, our mix of spirits at accessible price points, including vodka and gin, have driven exceptional growth for 13th Colony across the southeast, northeast, west and now Midwest with Missouri.”

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 (this year’s release coming October 2024), Cask Strength 15th 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.

About Thirteenth Colony Distilleries

Founded in 2009, 13th Colony is Georgia’s oldest operating distillery since Prohibition. Today, 13th Colony’s mission is to offer award-winning spirits in the bottle at a friendly price on the shelf. Core products include Double Oaked Bourbon, Southern Bourbon, Southern Rye Whiskey, Southern Vodka and Southern Gin. https://www.13thcolonydistillery.com/