082: Desert Diamond Distillery

On this episode of Distilling the West, Dan and Dave sit down with John and Deborah Patt from Desert Diamond Distillery, the first Arizona distillery featured on the podcast. They talk about the origins of the distillery, how it came to be, and what it takes to operate a craft distillery in the Arizona desert. The conversation also touches on the distillery’s award-winning spirits and the recognition they’ve received along the way. Throughout the episode, Dan and Dave taste and discuss a wide variety of offerings, including rum, whiskey, and agave spirits, exploring flavors, production methods, and what makes Desert Diamond Distillery stand out.