About

John Emerald Distilling Company is a family-owned and operated craft distillery in Opelika, Alabama, producing premium spirits like single malt whiskey made from 100% malted barley smoked with peach and pecan wood. They emphasize a true Southern spirit, offering distillery tours, a Barrel Club for exclusive tastings and bottlings, and cocktails featuring their products.

Single Malt Whiskey smoked with peach and pecan wood Barrel Club Family-owned Southern spirits
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Single Malt Whiskey Hugh Wesley's Gin Spurgeon's Rum Purveyors Series Double Wood Rye John Emerald Single Malt Purveyors Series Double Oak Bourbon Gene's Spiced Flavored Rum John's Alambama Single Malt Whiskey Rum
What They Make
Single Malt Whiskey
Made from 100% malted barley. A portion of the grain is smoked with peach and pecan wood.
Hugh Wesley's Gin
Spurgeon's Rum
Purveyors Series Double Wood Rye
Purveyors Series Double Oak Bourbon
Gene's Spiced Flavored Rum
John's Alambama Single Malt Whiskey
Upcoming Events
Distillery Tours
recurring
Tour the distilling area with distillers to see spirits from grain to glass
Barrel Club Tastings
recurring
Exclusive tastings and bottlings for members