CLYDE MAY'S BOURBON
Clyde May’s is…
an award-winning whiskey & bourbon
the Official State Spirit of Alabama
the Official Whiskey of Talladega Superspeedway
the Official Bourbon of the New York Islanders & UBS Arena
Proud Partner of the Korn-Ferry golf tour & Official Bourbon of the Huntsville, AL
Golf Tournament (Hometown Lenders Championship)
Clyde's Story
FROM THE FRONT LINES. TO THE BACKWOODS. TO FEDERAL PRISON. TO YOU.
While Clyde was born in 1922, our story really begins in 1946. It is then, as a Bronze Star & Purple Heart recipient, he decided to step outside the law to become a moonshiner by trade and a craftsman by heart.
Located in a small, rural community known as Rabbit Road in Union Springs, Alabama - Clyde used fresh Alabama spring water, the finest local grains and a hand-built, copper still to quickly become the most prominent moonshiner in the state.
His vow to make the best, darn whiskey Alabama ever tasted, led him to spend 8 months in federal prison for doing so. Those 8 months were the only time Clyde wasn’t making moonshine for the rest of his life. His renegade spirit and commitment to craft is the reason why Clyde May’s is recognized at the Official State Spirit of Alabama.
Our whiskey carries the legacy of the man who invented it – Clyde May.
Our propriety recipe sets our whiskey apart from the rest and stays true to the spirit of Clyde May. Uncompromising. Authentic. Rebellious. Crafted
Clyde's History
Lewis Clyde May born - 1922
Served in army WWII 1943-1945
Awarded both the Medal of Valor & Purple Heart
Started moonshining in 1946. Develops the Alabama “style” whiskey soon thereafter.
Arrested for moonshining - 1971
Served 8 months in prison - 1973
Passed away at age 67 - 1990
Clyde May’s named “Official State Spirit” of Alabama in 2004
Conecuh Brands company founded in 2014
New Distillery Opening in Troy, AL in 2024
The Conecuh Ridge Distillery – Home of Clyde May’s
Our new distillery and visitor center is scheduled to open in 2024.
Located on 73-acres in Troy, Alabama – it will be a must-see destination for both consumers, media and trade partners.
Our Distillery – Overview
- The distillery is located in Troy, Alabama (43 miles SE of Montgomery & 162 miles SW of Atlanta).
- The distillery is located right off Highway 231 (a major 4-lane N/S highway that connects central Alabama to the Florida gulf coast & Panama City).
- Clyde May’s Way is the street that leads into the distillery
- The distillery sits on 73 acres of property. When completed – it will be comprised of 4 buildings (Big House, Service House, Distillery & Rickhouse).
- When fully operational – the site will be capable of producing close to 10,000 barrels of whiskey annually and it will employ some 50 people (full & part time)
- The distillery will be open to the public and offer daily tasting tours and have a fully operational bar & gift shop onsite.
- It will be the largest distillery in the state of Alabama.
