DSP-PLANT · Opelika, Alabama
John Emerald Distilling Company LLC
Doing business as John Emerald Distilling Company. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Alabama book
- PAIR-CITY
- Opelika crowd
The record
John Emerald Distilling Company LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (AL-S-20003), with premises in Opelika, Alabama.
- AL-S-20003
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Alabama distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Opelika
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#27
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | AL-S-20003 |
| Operating name (DBA) | John Emerald Distilling Company |
| City | Opelika |
| County | Lee |
| ZIP code | 36801 |
| State | Alabama |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How John Emerald Distilling Company LLC fits in Alabama
58
distillery permits in Alabama · THIN-BOOK
#27
of 52 states for distilleries
359
all permits in Alabama · STEADY-BOOK
Alabama holds 58 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). John Emerald Distilling Company LLC in Opelika operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Opelika.
Alabama's distillery book vs every state
Where Alabama's 58 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort John Emerald Distilling Company LLC belongs to
58 27th of 52 higher than 24 of 52 states
States, banded by distillery permit count
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source TTB FOIA List of Permittees, aggregated by state · September 2026
Read with John Emerald Distilling Company LLC
ABS(distillery_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
Geary Brewing Company · Maine →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Maine 58 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Alabama).
173 Craft Distillery · Iowa →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Iowa 56 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Alabama).
1827 Spirits · Louisiana →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Louisiana 56 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Alabama).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 514 vs Alabama's THIN-BOOK).
Alabama permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
John Emerald Distilling Company LLC sits in Alabama's THIN-BOOK distillery book (58 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
John Emerald Distilling Company LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for John Emerald Distilling Company LLC, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city permit-holder count (6 holders in Opelika).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does John Emerald Distilling Company LLC hold?
John Emerald Distilling Company LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number AL-S-20003. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is John Emerald Distilling Company LLC located?
John Emerald Distilling Company LLC's permit premises is in Opelika, Alabama (Lee County), ZIP 36801. Alabama holds 58 distillery permits - the 27th most of any state.
How should I verify John Emerald Distilling Company LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number AL-S-20003 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the distillery class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading this DSP-PLANT plate
John Emerald Distilling Company LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (AL-S-20003) authorizes federal distillery activity in Opelika, Alabama under the FAA Act. A DSP permit covers spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing under excise bond; it is not a retail license and does not by itself authorize bar or package sales.