13th Colony Southern Bourbon Whiskey

95 proof 4–6 years Bourbon 13th Colony Distillery Americus, GA $35 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley

Nose

Gentle with caramel sweetness, corn sweetness, and prominent cherry notes paired with oak influence.

Palate

Sweet with deep oak influence, full-bodied, smooth with a little punch that drinks above its proof.

Finish

Nice hugging finish with lingering sweetness.

Pleasant

A well-crafted daily drinker with excellent oak maturation from Georgia's ideal aging climate, though the sweetness is the dominant character.

Harsh

Forgettable

Satisfying

Impressive

Undrinkable

Substandard

Average

Noteworthy

Perfection

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