13th Colony 2026 Cask Strength Southern Rye Whiskey

Age: 5-6 years old

Mash Bill: 95/5 Rye/Malted barley

Tasting Notes: Mint-kissed vanilla, sweet oak, and warming clove open the nose. Buttery, with a touch of torched orange peel.

The palate continues with toasted rye grain and blackberry cobbler, lingering with freshly cracked black pepper and custard-filled Long Johns. It maintains this honey-dipped, vanilla-coated rye presence as the lead, long and softly syrupy.

The finish remains long, semi-dry, and rye-focused, while still keeping a candied fruit touch, moving from dried pineapple to strawberry preserves and dark chocolate-covered blueberries, all lingering with cinnamon.

About the product: A bold opening of clove and peppercorn gives way to toasted rye, caramel, vanilla and honey, creating a remarkably balanced finished for a 122.9 proof rye. Proof that cask strength is more than just higher proof.