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John Emerald Distilling Company is an Opelika distillery owned by the Sharp family, descendants of the company’s namesake John Emerald Sharp. The company operates a downtown Railroad Avenue tasting room that is open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays and offers tours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays available with advance registration online.
The small batch distillery crafts a variety of unique liquors, including their Hugh Wesley’s Gin, which is made with Alabama juniper berries, and their John’s Alabama Single Malt, the first whiskey legally produced in the state in a century. Public special events are held at the tasting room periodically, including book signings, grilling competitions, and community cookouts.
Address: John Emerald Distilling Company, 706 N Railroad Ave, Opelika, AL 36801, Phone: 334-737-5353
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