J.T.Meleck Distillers

Church Point Hwy, Branch, LA 70516

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Church Point Hwy, Branch, LA 70516
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JT Meleck Distillers is a Louisiana-based craft distillery in Branch, LA, uniquely producing all spirits from 100% rice grown on their own family farm, which has been farming rice for 126 years. As the only distillery in the world to handcraft whiskey and vodka entirely from farm-grown rice, they have won 28 awards including 9 in 2026, earning Best in Class and Craft Distiller of the Year honors.

Spirits

6 Year American Rice Whiskey

Aged six years in new American oak barrels, this whiskey offers deeper complexity and richer character at 55% ABV, showcasing the extended barrel maturation that develops additional depth and smoothness.

High Proof American Rice Whiskey

A bold small batch whiskey aged more than four years in new American oak, opening with butterscotch, toffee, and toasted oak aromas with layers of caramel butter, vanilla, and warm baking spice, bottled at 118 proof (59% ABV).

Louisiana Rice Vodka

Introduced in 2018 and distilled to 191 proof, this exceptionally clean vodka offers subtle vanilla notes with a rich silky mouthfeel and smooth finish, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in 750ml and 1.75L sizes.

Single Barrel Cask Strength American Rice Whiskey

Aged 4-5 years in new American oak barrels, each barrel is individually selected for exceptional character with proofs ranging from 107.4 to 132, featuring personalized labeling identifying the specific barrel, bottle number, and proof for each exclusive release.

Small Batch American Rice Whiskey

Released in 2022 and aged nearly five years in new American oak barrels, this award-winning whiskey delivers balanced notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and baking spice, bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV).