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 made from 100% malted barley smoked with peach and pecan wood. They offer a range of spirits including gin, rum, rye, and bourbon, emphasizing local flavors and craftsmanship. Visitors can enjoy distillery tours, a barrel club for exclusive tastings and bottlings, cocktails, and special events.
Single malt whiskey smoked with peach and pecan wood
Family-owned Southern craft spirits
Barrel Club membership
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What They Make
John Emerald Single Malt Whiskey
Made from 100% malted barley, portion smoked with peach and pecan wood
Hugh Wesley's Gin
Spurgeon's Rum
Purveyors Series Double Wood Rye
John's Alambama Single Malt Whiskey
Purveyors Series Double Oak Bourbon
Gene's Spiced Flavored Rum
Awards
Silver Medal, American Distilling Institute 2020 for Hugh Wesley’s Gin
2020
Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 for John’s Alabama Single Malt Whiskey
2019
Upcoming Events
Distillery Tours
Tour distilling area with distillers from grain to glass
Special Events
Special events hosted
The Barrel Club
recurring annual samples
Exclusive tastings and bottlings from selected barrel, aged minimum 4 years