DSP-PLANT · Buffalo, New York
Mainspring LLC
Doing business as Barrel Factory Distilling. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- New York book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Buffalo crowd
The record
Mainspring LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (NY-S-20041), with premises in Buffalo, New York.
- NY-S-20041
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- New York distillery book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Buffalo
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#2
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | NY-S-20041 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Barrel Factory Distilling |
| City | Buffalo |
| County | Erie |
| ZIP code | 14204 |
| State | New York |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Mainspring LLC fits in New York
347
distillery permits in New York · STEADY-BOOK
#2
of 52 states for distilleries
5,887
all permits in New York · MEGA-BOOK
New York holds 347 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Mainspring LLC in Buffalo operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 13 DSP/peer-class rows share Buffalo.
New York's distillery book vs every state
Where New York's 347 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Mainspring LLC belongs to
347 2nd of 52 higher than 50 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 Mainspring 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.
The Distillery at Luckenbach Road · Texas →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Texas 332 distilleries (Δ 15 lighter vs New York).
KBR Winery · Pennsylvania →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Pennsylvania 327 distilleries (Δ 20 lighter vs New York).
119 West Enterprises LLC · Michigan →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Michigan 318 distilleries (Δ 29 lighter vs New York).
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: North Dakota holds 5 distilleries (Δ 342 vs New York's STEADY-BOOK).
New York permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Mainspring LLC sits in New York's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (347 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · CLUSTER-CITY
Mainspring LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Buffalo
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Mainspring LLC, both outside New York 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 (53 holders in Buffalo).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (13 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Mainspring LLC hold?
Mainspring LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number NY-S-20041. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Mainspring LLC located?
Mainspring LLC's permit premises is in Buffalo, New York (Erie County), ZIP 14204. New York holds 347 distillery permits - the 2nd most of any state.
How should I verify Mainspring LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number NY-S-20041 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
Mainspring LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (NY-S-20041) authorizes federal distillery activity in Buffalo, New York 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.