{"id":321,"date":"2025-10-28T09:10:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?page_id=321"},"modified":"2026-07-13T14:19:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:19:28","slug":"delta-dirt-distillery-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/distilleries\/delta-dirt-distillery-arkansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Dirt Distillery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Helena, Arkansas \u2022 Farm-to-bottle spirits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delta Dirt Distillery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A four-generation Arkansas farming story transformed into award-winning vodka, gin and Arkansas Brown spirits in the heart of the Delta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Four Generations of Farming<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Arkansas-Grown Ingredients<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Award-Winning Spirits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Historic Downtown Helena<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From Phillips County soil to the glass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A True Arkansas Farm-to-Bottle Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delta Dirt Distillery is a family-owned craft distillery in downtown Helena. The Williams family grows produce and grains in Phillips County, then transforms those agricultural ingredients into spirits at its Cherry Street distillery and tasting room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What \u201cfarm-to-bottle\u201d means here:<\/strong> the family\u2019s connection to the finished spirit begins before fermentation. It starts with crops grown on land the Williams family has worked for generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Distillery Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Address<\/strong>
430 Cherry Street
Helena, AR 72342<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone<\/strong>
870-662-5709<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tasting Room<\/strong>
Friday: 4:00\u20138:00 p.m.
Saturday: 2:00\u20138:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours and tour availability can change. Confirm directly with the distillery before traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the Official Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Williams family legacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four Generations of Delta Soil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delta Dirt\u2019s identity is inseparable from the family farm and the generations that protected, adapted and expanded it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Late 1800s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Papa Joe Williams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The family story begins with Papa Joe, who sharecropped the original 86 acres in the Arkansas Delta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1949<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.D. \u201cDaddy D\u201d Williams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

U.D. Williams purchased the farm out of sharecropping, securing the land for future generations of the family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Next Generation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harvey Williams Sr.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Harvey Sr. diversified the farm into vegetable production, including the sweet potatoes that later became central to Delta Dirt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2017\u2013Present<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Distillery Generation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Harvey Jr., Donna, Thomas, Donavan and the wider family turned the farm\u2019s agricultural legacy into a nationally recognized spirits brand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The spirits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delta Dirt Spirits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The lineup reflects the family\u2019s agricultural roots while moving beyond the expected ingredients of traditional American spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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86 Proof<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweet Blend Vodka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Delta Dirt\u2019s flagship vodka is produced from a blend of sweet potatoes and corn. Its 86 proof honors the family\u2019s original 86-acre farm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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92 Proof<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tall Cotton Gin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A contemporary gin built around juniper, floral character, citrus and coriander, with a softer texture contributed by its grain base.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Arkansas Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweet Roots & Deep Roots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aged spirits incorporating sweet potatoes alongside traditional grains. Limited releases may vary in availability and production details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Product availability, proof and release details can change. Consult Delta Dirt Distillery for the current lineup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Award-Winning Sweet Potato Vodka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sweet Blend Vodka has earned major recognition in national spirits competitions, including Double Gold honors and a Platinum medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The awards helped bring national attention to both the Williams family and Arkansas-grown spirits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PLATINUM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet the family. Learn the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tour Delta Dirt Distillery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The tour experience introduces visitors to the Williams family, the farm\u2019s history, the ingredients used in production, the distilling process and a tasting of the finished spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n