DSP-PLANT · Lewiston, Maine
MR. Boston Brands, LLC
Doing business as 1820 Spirits. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Maine book
- PAIR-CITY
- Lewiston crowd
The record
MR. Boston Brands, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (ME-S-20008), with premises in Lewiston, Maine.
- ME-S-20008
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Maine distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Lewiston
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#28
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | ME-S-20008 |
| Operating name (DBA) | 1820 Spirits |
| City | Lewiston |
| ZIP code | 04241 |
| State | Maine |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How MR. Boston Brands, LLC fits in Maine
58
distillery permits in Maine · THIN-BOOK
#28
of 52 states for distilleries
625
all permits in Maine · STEADY-BOOK
Maine holds 58 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). MR. Boston Brands, LLC in Lewiston operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Lewiston.
Maine's distillery book vs every state
Where Maine's 58 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort MR. Boston Brands, LLC belongs to
58 27th of 52 higher than 24 of 52 states
States, banded by distillery permit count
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source TTB FOIA List of Permittees, aggregated by state · September 2026
Read with MR. Boston Brands, LLC
ABS(distillery_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
PS Distilling CO · Alabama →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Alabama 58 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Maine).
173 Craft Distillery · Iowa →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Iowa 56 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Maine).
1827 Spirits · Louisiana →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Louisiana 56 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Maine).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 514 vs Maine's THIN-BOOK).
Maine permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
MR. Boston Brands, LLC sits in Maine's THIN-BOOK distillery book (58 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
MR. Boston Brands, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Lewiston
All permit holders in Lewiston →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for MR. Boston Brands, LLC, both outside Maine so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city permit-holder count (20 holders in Lewiston).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does MR. Boston Brands, LLC hold?
MR. Boston Brands, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number ME-S-20008. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is MR. Boston Brands, LLC located?
MR. Boston Brands, LLC's permit premises is in Lewiston, Maine, ZIP 04241. Maine holds 58 distillery permits - the 28th most of any state.
How should I verify MR. Boston Brands, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number ME-S-20008 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the distillery class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading this DSP-PLANT plate
MR. Boston Brands, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (ME-S-20008) authorizes federal distillery activity in Lewiston, Maine under the FAA Act. A DSP permit covers spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing under excise bond; it is not a retail license and does not by itself authorize bar or package sales.