{"product_id":"thirteenth-colony-cask-strength-double-oaked-bourbon","title":"Thirteenth Colony Cask Strength Double Oaked Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThirteenth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDouble 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very deep amber from the double oak maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak — the double oaking producing a concentration of American oak character amplified by cask strength delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and rich — the second oak's fresh charred wood character layered over the primary bourbon foundation at full natural proof.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and oak-forward — the double-oaked intensity persisting through a deeply satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thirteenth Colony Distillery, Americus, Georgia\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgia Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double oaked — secondary maturation in second new charred oak barrel\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is double oaking?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Georgia's climate affect bourbon aging?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Thirteenth Colony a significant craft distillery?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 unit in current stock.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is double oaking?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Secondary maturation in a second new charred oak barrel, imparting additional vanilla, caramel, and toasted grain character on top of the primary maturation's flavors.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does Georgia's climate affect bourbon aging?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Georgia's hot, humid climate produces aggressive barrel extraction \\u2014 driving bourbon deep into the wood during summer heat and pulling back during cooler periods, potentially concentrating character faster than Kentucky's more moderate climate.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the Cask Strength Double Oaked still available?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"1 unit in current stock.\" } }   ] } \u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Thirteenth Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900644560967,"sku":"766139300175","price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Double_Oaked_Bourbon_Cut_Out_smallest_f401698d-4062-4d44-a4e0-79d2acbf7d96.jpg?v=1782410305","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/thirteenth-colony-cask-strength-double-oaked-bourbon","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}