DSP-PLANT · Richmond, Massachusetts
Berkshire Winery LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Massachusetts book
- SOLO-CITY
- Richmond crowd
The record
Berkshire Winery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MA-S-20050), with premises in Richmond, Massachusetts.
- MA-S-20050
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Massachusetts distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Richmond
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#21
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MA-S-20050 |
| City | Richmond |
| ZIP code | 01254 |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Berkshire Winery LLC fits in Massachusetts
102
distillery permits in Massachusetts · STEADY-BOOK
#21
of 52 states for distilleries
1,329
all permits in Massachusetts · DENSE-BOOK
Massachusetts holds 102 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Berkshire Winery LLC in Richmond operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Note: this business's name suggests a winery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Distillery -- a business can legally hold more than one permit class (for example, a winery producing brandy to fortify wine needs a separate Distilled Spirits Plant permit). This page reflects the permit class TTB assigned to permit number MA-S-20050 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Massachusetts's distillery book vs every state
Where Massachusetts's 102 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Berkshire Winery LLC belongs to
102 21st of 52 higher than 31 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 Berkshire Winery 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.
1ST Distillery of USA, LLC · Maryland →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Maryland 87 distilleries (Δ 15 lighter vs Massachusetts).
21 Holdings LLC · Illinois →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Illinois 117 distilleries (Δ 15 heavier vs Massachusetts).
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers · Minnesota →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Minnesota 84 distilleries (Δ 18 lighter vs Massachusetts).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 470 vs Massachusetts's STEADY-BOOK).
Massachusetts permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Berkshire Winery LLC sits in Massachusetts's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (102 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Berkshire Winery 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 Berkshire Winery LLC, both outside Massachusetts 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 (7 holders in Richmond).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Berkshire Winery LLC hold?
Berkshire Winery 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-20050. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Berkshire Winery LLC located?
Berkshire Winery LLC's permit premises is in Richmond, Massachusetts, ZIP 01254. Massachusetts holds 102 distillery permits - the 21st most of any state.
How should I verify Berkshire Winery LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MA-S-20050 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 Massachusetts
Berkshire Winery LLC is directory #12 of 102 distilleries in Massachusetts 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.