DSP-PLANT · Agawam, Massachusetts
Ael Distilleries INC.
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Massachusetts book
- SOLO-CITY
- Agawam crowd
The record
Ael Distilleries INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MA-S-15008), with premises in Agawam, Massachusetts.
- MA-S-15008
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Massachusetts distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Agawam
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#21
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MA-S-15008 |
| City | Agawam |
| County | Hampden |
| ZIP code | 01001 |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Ael Distilleries INC. fits in Massachusetts
102
distillery permits in Massachusetts · STEADY-BOOK
#21
of 52 states for distilleries
1,329
all permits in Massachusetts · DENSE-BOOK
Massachusetts holds 102 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Ael Distilleries INC. in Agawam operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Massachusetts's distillery book vs every state
Where Massachusetts's 102 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Ael Distilleries INC. belongs to
102 21st of 52 higher than 31 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 Ael Distilleries INC.
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.
1ST Distillery of USA, LLC · Maryland →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Maryland 87 distilleries (Δ 15 lighter vs Massachusetts).
21 Holdings LLC · Illinois →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Illinois 117 distilleries (Δ 15 heavier vs Massachusetts).
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers · Minnesota →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Minnesota 84 distilleries (Δ 18 lighter vs Massachusetts).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 470 vs Massachusetts's STEADY-BOOK).
Massachusetts permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Ael Distilleries INC. sits in Massachusetts's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (102 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Ael Distilleries INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Ael Distilleries INC. hold?
Ael Distilleries INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MA-S-15008. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Ael Distilleries INC. located?
Ael Distilleries INC.'s permit premises is in Agawam, Massachusetts (Hampden County), ZIP 01001. Massachusetts holds 102 distillery permits - the 21st most of any state.
How should I verify Ael Distilleries INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number MA-S-15008 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 an early-directory distillery plate in Massachusetts
Ael Distilleries INC. is directory #2 of 102 distilleries in Massachusetts under alphabetical TTB placement. 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.