John Emerald Distilling Company

"My husband and I visited this establishment for the first time, and we were thoroughly impressed with our experience. We highly recommend taking the tour of the distillery, as it provided us with invaluable insight into the intricate process of crafting whiskey and other spirits. The owner’s extensive knowledge and evident passion for the craft greatly enriched our tour. And let’s talk about the tasting—wow! Their Casa Esmeralda Blue Agave is seriously top-notch, the best we’ve had by far! We’re already looking forward to our next visit."

"Nestled in the heart of Opelika, John Emerald Distillery stands as a beacon of craftmanship and community spirit. This family-owned distillery has been crafting exceptional spirits since its inception, bringing together tradition and innovation. The building is situated in historic Opelika and creates a funky and unique vibe. I recently enjoyed spending time with friends there and had a caramel and cherry martini and it was great. This holiday season, why not treat yourself to a tour or visit to this local gem?"

"Fantastic place with good whiskey. Bought a bottle of barrel strength which was a hard decision cause I also wanted to get a bottle of spiced rum. Unfortunately due to a previous stop my luggage space only allowed for 1 bottle."

"What an awesome place. Our plans got derailed by weather and my husband and I stopped here instead, and I'm so glad we did. The drinks are delicious and well balanced. The tour was interesting and informative! The whiskey was phenomenal. Thanks for a great time!!"

"This distillery and the family that operates it is simply fantastic. My wife and i had a little time to kill so we stopped by for a tour... and we can't wait to travel through Opelika again so we can visit some more. The distilled spirits are superb!!! We really didn't try anything that wasn't 'Top Shelf', and their prices for the quality can't be beat!!! Believe we are now hooked on John Emerald Spirits!!! Mixed drinks are great, as is straight out of the bottle. Highly recommend you stop by if ever given the opportunity. You will not be disappointed!!!"