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Desert Diamond Distillery: Arizona's Liquid Gold
Arizona's oldest craft distillery, producing award-winning rums, vodkas, and whiskeys near historic Route 66 in Kingman.
Desert Diamond Distillery, nestled in Kingman, Arizona, is the state's oldest craft distillery, producing award-winning rums, vodkas, and whiskeys. Visitors can tour the distillery, sample spirits, and enjoy craft cocktails in a unique setting near historic Route 66.
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A brief summary to Desert Diamond Distillery
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Monday
10 am-5 pm
Thursday
10 am-5 pm
Friday
10 am-6 pm
Saturday
10 am-6 pm
Sunday
10 am-5 pm
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Located just off historic Route 66 near the Kingman Airport, Desert Diamond Distillery (D3) offers a unique taste of Arizona. Established in 2009 by the Patt family, it stands as the oldest craft distillery in the state. What began as a dream of starting a winery evolved into a distillery when John Patt's wife saw a notice for a distillery course.D3 distinguishes itself with its state-of-the-art still made in Germany by Arnold Holstein, and a semi-automated distilling system. The distillery crafts a range of award-winning spirits, including rums, vodkas, and whiskeys. Visitors can take a tour of the production and barrel rooms, and partake in tastings. The tasting room features a bar rescued from a famous French restaurant on the old Las Vegas strip, a favorite haunt of the Rat Pack.The distillery offers rum tasting flights, whiskey tastings, and top-tier tastings, all including a shot glass. They also offer delicious homemade chocolate flights. D3 is family-owned and operated, and welcomes bus tours.
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Getting There
Driving
Desert Diamond Distillery is located at 4875 Olympic Way, Kingman, AZ, near the Kingman Airport. From I-40, take the exit for Route 66 and head towards the airport. Turn into the airport entrance, then take the third right onto Olympic Way. The distillery is in the red building on the left. Parking is available for customers. There are no tolls on this route.
Taxi/Ride-Share
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Yellow Cab are available in Kingman. A taxi ride from downtown Kingman (e.g., Andy Devine Ave) to the distillery would be approximately 5-7 miles. Expect to pay around $21-$26 for a one-way taxi fare. Uber rates may vary.
Public Transport
Kingman Area Regional Transit (KART) operates fixed routes within the city. However, it's best to check the KART route map and schedule to determine if there's a convenient stop near the distillery, as it's located near the airport. A single ride on KART costs $2, with discounts available for seniors and persons with disabilities.
A brief summary to Desert Diamond Distillery
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