If your idea of a good day includes honey wine and small-batch spirits, this is for you. This Kingman day trip turns Route 66 country into a step-by-step tasting route, starting with Hive Five Meadery and ending with a brewery stop, all wrapped into about 7 hours with lunch included.

Two things I like a lot: first, you get serious variety without feeling stuck in one drink category—mead, wine, rum, vodka, and beer all show up. Second, the guides matter here; I’d trust the day more because people like Michael, Wil, and Kevin keep it upbeat and answer questions as you go.

The main drawback to consider is pacing. You’ll be sampling across multiple stops, so if you’re not a regular taster or you hate the idea of drinking schedules, you may want to go slower and hold back on purchases.

Key highlights you’ll care about

• Mead first at Hive Five: try honey wine in flavors like Mango, Black Cherry Vanilla, and Chocolate Covered Strawberry
• Up to 4 wines from Cella Winery: oak-barrel wines made from Kingman-grown vines
• A real distillery walkthrough: see the process at Desert Diamond and taste things beyond just alcohol
• Black Bridge beer stop: a dedicated microbrewery finish with a flight-style tasting option
• Lunch included, with a backup plan: you might eat at Sirin’s Cafe near the brewery, depending on the day

A 7-hour Kingman sip day from Laughlin

This tour is built like a “tasting route,” not a quick drive-by. You’ll start at 9:00 am from Laughlin, with hotel pickup offered from the New Pioneer Hotel and Casino and Regency Casino, and you’ll end back at your meeting point.

The total time is about 7 hours, and there’s about 2 hours allocated for transportation. That matters because you’re not just paying for samples—you’re paying for a guided day that keeps the driving off your plate.

The group stays small, with a maximum of 12. That size helps because you can ask questions at each stop and still keep the day moving.

Hive Five Meadery: honey wine with modern flavors

Your day starts on Route 66 at Hive Five Meadery, and it’s a smart opener. Mead is an older style of adult beverage, made from honey, but Hive Five doesn’t treat it like a museum piece. You’ll see a more modern set of flavors and you’ll likely find you can taste it in new ways.

What I love most here is the variety of mead options. You can sample flavors like Mango, Black Cherry Vanilla, and Chocolate Covered Strawberry (just to name a few). That range makes the first stop more approachable if you’ve never tried mead before.

You also get wine tastings at Hive Five. You can taste up to 4 wines from Cella Winery & Vineyard, grown from some of the oldest vines in Kingman. The details are clear: there are 4+ acres of vines, 7 varietals, and the wines are made locally in traditional oak barrels.

One practical tip: plan to taste, not to rush. Start with the lighter or fruit-forward meads if you can, then work toward the deeper flavors. That simple order can help your palate stay steady when the day adds rum, vodka, and beer later.

Desert Diamond Distillery: behind-the-scenes rum and vodka

Next up is Desert Diamond Distillery, described as Arizona’s oldest craft distillery. The setting is part of the charm: it’s tucked in an inconspicuous spot near the Kingman Airport, so it doesn’t feel like a big tourist complex. That also means the tour’s tone stays casual and hands-on.

Here’s the big value: you don’t just sip—you get a behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery. You’ll see the process and get a closer look at how their premium hand-crafted rum and vodka are made.

In the tastings, you might also encounter flavors that aren’t typical bar pours. One standout detail from the day’s descriptions is tasting vinegar and oils along with spirits. That’s unusual enough that it can change how you think about fermentation and flavor building, even if you’re mainly there for the rum.

If you love small operations, this stop has that feel. People have said it’s friendly and question-friendly, and you may also spot merchandise linked to barrel aging. Some descriptions mention the distillery sells flavored olive oils and even items connected to old oak barrels used in aging—so if you like souvenirs with a purpose, this is a good place to look.

Lunch timing and where you’ll eat in Kingman

Lunch is included, but the location can vary by day. You might eat at a place known for local recommendations: Sirin’s Cafe, which is described as being in the top spots for places to eat. Another possibility is eating at Arizona’s Grand Canyon brewery.

In practice, the Sirin’s Cafe option pairs well with the rest of the day. The descriptions place Sirin’s Cafe right next to Black Bridge Brewery, which means you’re not losing time bouncing around town.

What you can expect for lunch is solid comfort food. One day’s descriptions mention you can choose sandwiches and salads, with options like a lemon pasta salad. It’s a good reset after tasting because it’s filling, and you get a real pause instead of more sips.

If you’re picky about seating or food style, keep an eye on what’s available when you’re there. The tour includes lunch either way, but the exact menu choice can depend on the day’s stop.

Black Bridge Brewery: beer samples to close out the route

The final tasting stop is Black Bridge Micro Brewery. The focus here is beer that leans into flavor experiments—described as not so basic recipes.

This is also where you can balance the day. If mead and spirits are your thing, beer can act like a palate cleanser. If beer is your main interest, this stop gives you time to slow down and sample more than one pour.

Some descriptions mention taking a flight of six so you can sample across different beers. I like that format because it helps you find what you actually enjoy rather than committing to one beer you might not finish.

Then you finish the day back in Laughlin. Since you’ve already had lunch and multiple tastings, the timeline tends to feel like a full outing, not a short snack run.

What’s included (and what you should budget for)

Your tour price includes bottled water, alcoholic beverages, and lunch, plus an air-conditioned vehicle. That combination is worth calling out because it removes a lot of the usual “surprise spending” that happens on tasting tours.

Still, there are two realities you should plan for:

• You may want to buy a bottle or souvenir at one or more stops after you discover what you love.
• Alcohol adds up, even when it’s included, so go slower than your group pace if you need to.

In descriptions of the day, people have also mentioned getting small souvenir items from the distillery, like shot glasses and protective packaging for purchases. That’s not something you should assume every time, but it’s a good sign that the tour is set up for people bringing home bottles.

My practical advice: if you plan to purchase, keep your travel method in mind. If you’re flying, consider how bottles will fit in your carry-on and whether the stop can help with packing safely.

Price and value: where the money actually goes

At $230 per person for about 7 hours, this tour is priced more like a curated day than a budget sampler. The value comes from three cost drivers that are actually built into the day:

1) Multiple paid tasting formats.

You’re not just having beer samples. You’re getting mead tastings, wine tastings (up to 4), a distillery walkthrough, and a brewery tasting.

2) A real guided route.

You’re paying for transport, a driver/guide, and the fact that you’re stitched together from stop to stop without having to schedule each one yourself.

3) Lunch is included.

Lunch at local spots can add cost fast on your own, especially in tourist towns where convenience pricing happens.

If you like variety and you want the day handled for you, the price can feel fair. If you’re mainly after one type of drink—say only beer or only wine—you might decide another shorter tour would suit you better.

Who this tour fits best (and who may not love it)

This is a great match if you’re curious about different kinds of alcohol and you enjoy learning through tasting. The format also fits people who like local stops rather than big, generic production tours.

It’s especially worth it if you’re open-minded about mead, because that first stop sets the tone. You’ll taste multiple honey wine flavors, then move to wine and spirits, so your day feels like a progression instead of random sips.

One consideration: if you’re not much of a beer person, the brewery stop still takes time. And if you’re very sensitive to alcohol, you’ll still be in a setting where everyone expects tasting at each location. For that reason, you might enjoy the day more if you plan to drink slowly, sip water often, and eat lunch like you mean it.

Should you book this Kingman tasting tour?

Book it if you want a structured, small-group day that mixes mead, wine, rum, vodka, and beer with lunch included—and you like the idea of learning while you taste. The guides named in people’s experiences—Michael, Wil, and Kevin—show up as a big part of why the day feels fun and not stiff.

Skip it or consider a different style of tour if you hate multi-stop tasting schedules or you prefer a slower day with fewer drinks. Also, if beer is your least favorite category, know that the last stop is built around beer tasting.

If you’re deciding today, I’d choose this when you want one day to cover a lot of ground without planning it yourself. It’s the kind of trip that feels like Kingman’s drinking culture, not just a checklist of venues.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

It runs for about 7 hours.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Laughlin, Nevada (89029) and ends back at the same meeting point.

What’s included in the price?

The tour includes bottled water, alcoholic beverages, lunch, and air-conditioned transportation.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered from the New Pioneer Hotel and Casino and Regency Casino in Laughlin. The tour notes that additional hotel pickup locations may be available.

What time does the tour begin?

The start time is 9:00 am.

What are the main tasting stops?

You’ll visit Hive Five Meadery, Desert Diamond Distillery, and Black Bridge Brewery, with lunch in Kingman during the day.

How big is the group?

The maximum group size is 12 travelers.

Can I cancel and get a full refund?

Yes, it offers free cancellation. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.