About
John Emerald Distilling Company is a family-owned and operated craft distillery in Opelika, Alabama, producing a true Southern spirit with products like single malt whiskey smoked with peach and pecan wood, gin, rum, rye, and bourbon. They emphasize local, adventurous flavors inspired by their forefathers and offer exclusive experiences through the Barrel Club, distillery tours, and a current cocktail menu. Visitors can enjoy tastings, shop merch, and purchase spirits on-site.
Single malt whiskey smoked with peach and pecan wood
Barrel Club membership for exclusive barrel ownership and tastings
Family-owned Southern craft spirits
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What They Make
John's Single Malt Whiskey
Made from 100% malted barley, portion smoked with peach and pecan wood
Hugh Wesley's Gin
Spurgeon's Rum
Purveyor's Series Double Wood Rye
Purveyor's Series Double Oak Bourbon
Gene's Spiced Flavored Rum
Awards
Silver Medal, American Craft Spirits Awards 2021
2021
Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Distillery Tours
Schedule a Tour
Tour distilling area with distillers from grain to glass
Special Events
Barrel Club Tastings
Annual samples from day 1 and each year
Exclusive tastings and bottlings after minimum 4 years aging