WHOLESALE-BASIC · Smiths Grove, Kentucky
Bluegrass Distributors LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- DENSE-BOOK
- Kentucky book
- PAIR-CITY
- Smiths Grove crowd
The record
Bluegrass Distributors LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (KY-P-21116), with premises in Smiths Grove, Kentucky.
- KY-P-21116
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- DENSE-BOOK
- Kentucky wholesaler book
- PAIR-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Smiths Grove
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- DENSE-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#25
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | KY-P-21116 |
| City | Smiths Grove |
| County | Warren |
| ZIP code | 42171 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Bluegrass Distributors LLC fits in Kentucky
436
wholesaler permits in Kentucky · DENSE-BOOK
#25
of 52 states for wholesalers
946
all permits in Kentucky · DENSE-BOOK
Kentucky carries 436 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Bluegrass Distributors LLC in Smiths Grove sits in the middle tier; 946 combined permit rows are on file for Kentucky.
Kentucky's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Kentucky's 436 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Bluegrass Distributors LLC belongs to
436 25th of 52 higher than 27 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler 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 Bluegrass Distributors LLC
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
'merican Mule, INC. · Connecticut →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Connecticut 432 wholesalers (Δ 4 lighter vs Kentucky).
0383 Saloon · Wisconsin →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Wisconsin 440 wholesalers (Δ 4 heavier vs Kentucky).
A & a Market · Maine →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Maine 424 wholesalers (Δ 12 lighter vs Kentucky).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 8,910 vs Kentucky's DENSE-BOOK).
Kentucky permit board · DENSE-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
Bluegrass Distributors LLC sits in Kentucky's DENSE-BOOK wholesaler book (436 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Bluegrass Distributors LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Smiths Grove
All permit holders in Smiths Grove →Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Kentucky with comparable city books — Bluegrass Distributors LLC's wholesaler plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Bluegrass Distributors LLC hold?
Bluegrass Distributors LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number KY-P-21116. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Bluegrass Distributors LLC located?
Bluegrass Distributors LLC's permit premises is in Smiths Grove, Kentucky (Warren County), ZIP 42171. Kentucky holds 436 wholesaler permits - the 25th most of any state.
How should I verify Bluegrass Distributors LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number KY-P-21116 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a dense book wholesaler plate
Bluegrass Distributors LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Kentucky's DENSE-BOOK wholesaler book (436 active, state #25 nationally). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.