Distillery · Topsfield, Massachusetts
Essex County Cellaring, LLC
Doing business as Alfalfa Farm. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Distillery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Essex
- County
- 01983
- ZIP code
The record
Essex County Cellaring, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MA-S-20089), with premises in Topsfield, Massachusetts.
- MA-S-20089
- federal permit number
- Essex
- premises county
- #21
- Massachusetts rank for distilleries
- 1
- distilleries in Topsfield
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 | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MA-S-20089 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Alfalfa Farm |
| City | Topsfield |
| County | Essex |
| ZIP code | 01983 |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Essex County Cellaring, LLC fits in Massachusetts
101
distillery permits in Massachusetts
#21
of 52 states for distilleries
1,310
all permits in Massachusetts
A Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) permit authorizes producing, bottling, or warehousing spirits. DSP holders operate under a federal bond covering excise tax on every proof gallon, a heavier compliance load than other classes, which is why distilleries are the smallest of the four groups (5,590 nationwide).
Other permit holders in Topsfield
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Essex County Cellaring, LLC hold?
Essex County Cellaring, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MA-S-20089. A Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) permit authorizes producing, bottling, or warehousing spirits. DSP holders operate under a federal bond covering excise tax on every proof gallon, a heavier compliance load than other classes, which is why distilleries are the smallest of the four groups (5,590 nationwide).
Where is Essex County Cellaring, LLC located?
Essex County Cellaring, LLC's permit premises is in Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex County), ZIP 01983. Massachusetts holds 101 distillery permits - the 21st 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
Essex County Cellaring, LLC's federal Distillery Basic Permit (MA-S-20089) authorizes activity in Topsfield, Massachusetts 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.