DSP-PLANT · Fort Smith, Arkansas
Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- TRACE-BOOK
- Arkansas book
- PAIR-CITY
- Fort Smith crowd
The record
Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (AR-S-20019), with premises in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
- AR-S-20019
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- TRACE-BOOK
- Arkansas distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Fort Smith
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- TRACE-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#44
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | AR-S-20019 |
| City | Fort Smith |
| ZIP code | 72916 |
| State | Arkansas |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC fits in Arkansas
24
distillery permits in Arkansas · TRACE-BOOK
#44
of 52 states for distilleries
383
all permits in Arkansas · STEADY-BOOK
Arkansas holds 24 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC in Fort Smith operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Fort Smith.
Arkansas's distillery book vs every state
Where Arkansas's 24 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC belongs to
24 43rd of 52 higher than 8 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 Axe and the Oak 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.
Alaskan Distilling CO. · Alaska →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Alaska 24 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Arkansas).
8aees Distilling CO. · Oklahoma →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Oklahoma 23 distilleries (Δ 1 lighter vs Arkansas).
13th Hour Distilling · Rhode Island →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Rhode Island 21 distilleries (Δ 3 lighter vs Arkansas).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 548 vs Arkansas's TRACE-BOOK).
Arkansas permit board · TRACE-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC sits in Arkansas's TRACE-BOOK distillery book (24 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC, both outside Arkansas 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 (29 holders in Fort Smith).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC hold?
Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number AR-S-20019. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC located?
Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC's permit premises is in Fort Smith, Arkansas, ZIP 72916. Arkansas holds 24 distillery permits - the 44th most of any state.
How should I verify Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number AR-S-20019 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 Arkansas
Axe and the Oak Distillery LLC is directory #2 of 24 distilleries in Arkansas 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.