13th Colony Distilleries Expands Distribution into Northeast

Connecticut becomes first Northeast market for award-winning Georgia-based craft distillery.

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

The expansion into Connecticut adds to 13th Colony’s distribution footprint across the Southeast, including Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and Arkansas, as well as online through Seelbach’s and Bourbon Outfitter.

“Our family-owned and operated distillery is located in South Georgia, which naturally offers a unique and ideal climate for aging the strongest cask strength and most flavorful whiskeys,”

said Maxwell Darby, president of 13th Colony Distilleries. “While our craft whiskeys get most of the attention, our popular mix of spirits at accessible price points, including vodka and gin, along with our sought-after limited edition bourbon and rye releases, has made 13th Colony one of the fastest growing distilleries in Georgia.”

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/