Delta Dirt Distillery Tour — Helena, Arkansas

Discover the Delta Dirt Distillery Tour in Arkansas

Located in Helena, Arkansas, the Delta Dirt Distillery Tour offers visitors a true farm-to-bottle experience in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. This guided Distillery Tour showcases how sweet potatoes grown on the family farm are transformed into handcrafted vodka, along with other small-batch spirits. Guests tour the working distillery, learn about fermentation and distillation, and finish with a guided tasting in the on-site tasting room.
Why it’s special: Delta Dirt is one of the few distilleries in the country producing vodka made from estate-grown sweet potatoes, creating a spirit deeply rooted in Arkansas agriculture.

History & Story of Delta Dirt Distillery

Delta Dirt Distillery was founded by the Williams family, longtime farmers in eastern Arkansas. Drawing on generations of agricultural experience, the family launched the distillery to add value to their sweet potato crops and highlight regional farming traditions. By growing, harvesting, and distilling on the same property, Delta Dirt has built a reputation for authentic, locally sourced craft spirits.

What You’ll See & Do on the Delta Dirt Distillery Tour

• Learn how sweet potatoes are grown and harvested on the family farm

• See fermentation tanks and distillation equipment in operation

• Understand how vodka is distilled from sweet potatoes

• Discover the process of proofing, bottling, and labeling

• Enjoy a guided tasting of Delta Dirt spirits

Hands-On Elements: Guided tasting with detailed explanations of the farm-to-bottle process.
Photo/Video Policy: Photography allowed in public and designated production areas.
Souvenirs & Extras: On-site shop offering bottled spirits, branded merchandise, and local products.

Pricing of the Delta Dirt Distillery Tour

Adult price: $10 per adult
Includes guided tour and tasting. Participants must be 21+.

Visiting information

Duration: 45–60 minutes
Age limits: 21+ only for tastings; minors allowed on tours without tasting
Accessibility: Tasting room accessible; limited access in production areas
Working hours: Open Thursday–Saturday 1:00 PM–6:00 PM; Sunday–Wednesday Closed. Tours offered during open hours.

Nearby

• Delta Cultural Center

• Mississippi River overlook areas

• Helena Historic District

FAQs About Visiting the Delta Dirt Distillery Tour

Is the vodka really made from sweet potatoes?
Yes. Delta Dirt’s flagship vodka is distilled from sweet potatoes grown on the family farm.

Do I need to reserve a tour in advance?
Advance reservations are recommended, particularly for groups.

Are tastings included in the tour price?
Yes. The tour includes a guided tasting of select spirits.

Can I purchase spirits directly from the distillery?
Yes. Bottles and merchandise are available for purchase in the tasting room.

Is Delta Dirt a working farm as well as a distillery?
Yes. The Williams family continues to farm sweet potatoes while operating the distillery.