DSP-PLANT · Versailles, Kentucky
Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Kentucky book
- PAIR-CITY
- Versailles crowd
The record
Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (KY-S-20109), with premises in Versailles, Kentucky.
- KY-S-20109
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Kentucky distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Versailles
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#7
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | KY-S-20109 |
| City | Versailles |
| County | Woodford |
| ZIP code | 40383 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC fits in Kentucky
206
distillery permits in Kentucky · STEADY-BOOK
#7
of 52 states for distilleries
946
all permits in Kentucky · DENSE-BOOK
Kentucky holds 206 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC in Versailles operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 4 DSP/peer-class rows share Versailles.
Kentucky's distillery book vs every state
Where Kentucky's 206 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC belongs to
206 7th of 52 higher than 45 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 Blackwood Distilling 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.
21st Amendment Distillery, LLC · Florida →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Florida 203 distilleries (Δ 3 lighter vs Kentucky).
Grain and Barrel Spirits · North Carolina →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: North Carolina 186 distilleries (Δ 20 lighter vs Kentucky).
Echo Spirits Distilling CO. · Ohio →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Ohio 179 distilleries (Δ 27 lighter vs Kentucky).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 366 vs Kentucky's STEADY-BOOK).
Kentucky permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC sits in Kentucky's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (206 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Versailles
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC, both outside Kentucky 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 (16 holders in Versailles).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (4 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC hold?
Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number KY-S-20109. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC located?
Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC's permit premises is in Versailles, Kentucky (Woodford County), ZIP 40383. Kentucky holds 206 distillery permits - the 7th most of any state.
How should I verify Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number KY-S-20109 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 Kentucky
Blackwood Distilling CO., LLC is directory #25 of 206 distilleries in Kentucky 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.