DSP-PLANT · Helena, Montana
The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC
Doing business as Badlander Spirits. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Montana book
- PAIR-CITY
- Helena crowd
The record
The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MT-S-20042), with premises in Helena, Montana.
- MT-S-20042
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Montana distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Helena
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#35
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MT-S-20042 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Badlander Spirits |
| City | Helena |
| County | Lewis and Clark |
| ZIP code | 59601 |
| State | Montana |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC fits in Montana
43
distillery permits in Montana · THIN-BOOK
#35
of 52 states for distilleries
271
all permits in Montana · STEADY-BOOK
Montana holds 43 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC in Helena operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 3 DSP/peer-class rows share Helena.
Montana's distillery book vs every state
Where Montana's 43 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC belongs to
43 35th of 52 higher than 17 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 The Badlander Spirit CO. 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.
Aj Bottling Company LLC · Kansas →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Kansas 44 distilleries (Δ 1 heavier vs Montana).
Branford Distillery · Connecticut →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Connecticut 44 distilleries (Δ 1 heavier vs Montana).
10 Torr Distilling and Brewing · Nevada →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Nevada 40 distilleries (Δ 3 lighter vs Montana).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 529 vs Montana's THIN-BOOK).
Montana permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC sits in Montana's THIN-BOOK distillery book (43 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Helena
All permit holders in Helena →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC, both outside Montana 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 (9 holders in Helena).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC hold?
The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MT-S-20042. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC located?
The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC's permit premises is in Helena, Montana (Lewis and Clark County), ZIP 59601. Montana holds 43 distillery permits - the 35th most of any state.
How should I verify The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MT-S-20042 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 this DSP-PLANT plate
The Badlander Spirit CO. LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (MT-S-20042) authorizes federal distillery activity in Helena, Montana under the FAA Act. 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.