Wholesaler · Lexington, Kentucky
1858 Sterling Spirits LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Wholesaler
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Fayette
- County
- 40513
- ZIP code
The record
1858 Sterling Spirits LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (KY-P-21215), with premises in Lexington, Kentucky.
- KY-P-21215
- federal permit number
- Fayette
- premises county
- #26
- Kentucky rank for wholesalers
- 51
- wholesalers in Lexington
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
Data updated July 2026
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | KY-P-21215 |
| City | Lexington |
| County | Fayette |
| ZIP code | 40513 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How 1858 Sterling Spirits LLC fits in Kentucky
428
wholesaler permits in Kentucky
#26
of 52 states for wholesalers
927
all permits in Kentucky
A Wholesaler's Basic Permit covers the middle tier of the three-tier system, buying from producers and importers, reselling to licensed retailers. It is the largest permit group (38,648 nationwide) because most states require this separation by law.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does 1858 Sterling Spirits LLC hold?
1858 Sterling Spirits LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number KY-P-21215. A Wholesaler's Basic Permit covers the middle tier of the three-tier system, buying from producers and importers, reselling to licensed retailers. It is the largest permit group (38,648 nationwide) because most states require this separation by law.
Where is 1858 Sterling Spirits LLC located?
1858 Sterling Spirits LLC's permit premises is in Lexington, Kentucky (Fayette County), ZIP 40513. Kentucky holds 428 wholesaler permits - the 26th most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading this record
1858 Sterling Spirits LLC's federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (KY-P-21215) authorizes activity in Lexington, Kentucky under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.