DSP-PLANT · Shapleigh, Maine
Ancient Souls Distillery, LLC
Doing business as Ancient Souls Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Maine book
- SOLO-CITY
- Shapleigh crowd
The record
Ancient Souls Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (ME-S-20051), with premises in Shapleigh, Maine.
- ME-S-20051
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Maine distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Shapleigh
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#28
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | ME-S-20051 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Ancient Souls Distillery |
| City | Shapleigh |
| ZIP code | 04076 |
| State | Maine |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Ancient Souls Distillery, 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). Ancient Souls Distillery, LLC in Shapleigh operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Maine's distillery book vs every state
Where Maine's 58 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Ancient Souls Distillery, 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 Ancient Souls Distillery, 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
Ancient Souls Distillery, 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 · SOLO-CITY
Ancient Souls Distillery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Ancient Souls Distillery, LLC hold?
Ancient Souls Distillery, 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-20051. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Ancient Souls Distillery, LLC located?
Ancient Souls Distillery, LLC's permit premises is in Shapleigh, Maine, ZIP 04076. Maine holds 58 distillery permits - the 28th most of any state.
How should I verify Ancient Souls Distillery, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number ME-S-20051 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 Maine
Ancient Souls Distillery, LLC is directory #5 of 58 distilleries in Maine 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.