DSP-PLANT · Nehalem, Oregon
Vern Scovell
Doing business as Bob's Creek Bandit Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Oregon book
- SOLO-CITY
- Nehalem crowd
The record
Vern Scovell holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (OR-S-20145), with premises in Nehalem, Oregon.
- OR-S-20145
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Oregon distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Nehalem
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#13
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | OR-S-20145 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Bob's Creek Bandit Distillery |
| City | Nehalem |
| County | Tillamook |
| ZIP code | 97131 |
| State | Oregon |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Vern Scovell fits in Oregon
156
distillery permits in Oregon · STEADY-BOOK
#13
of 52 states for distilleries
2,963
all permits in Oregon · MEGA-BOOK
Oregon holds 156 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Vern Scovell in Nehalem operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Oregon's distillery book vs every state
Where Oregon's 156 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Vern Scovell belongs to
156 13th of 52 higher than 39 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 Vern Scovell
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.
1238 Horsefields Lane LLC · Virginia →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Virginia 158 distilleries (Δ 2 heavier vs Oregon).
Slow Pour Brewing CO. · Georgia →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Georgia 148 distilleries (Δ 8 lighter vs Oregon).
Radford Gatlin · Tennessee →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Tennessee 144 distilleries (Δ 12 lighter vs Oregon).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 416 vs Oregon's STEADY-BOOK).
Oregon permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Vern Scovell sits in Oregon's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (156 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Vern Scovell'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 Vern Scovell, both outside Oregon 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 (5 holders in Nehalem).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Vern Scovell hold?
Vern Scovell holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number OR-S-20145. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Vern Scovell located?
Vern Scovell's permit premises is in Nehalem, Oregon (Tillamook County), ZIP 97131. Oregon holds 156 distillery permits - the 13th most of any state.
How should I verify Vern Scovell's permit?
Cross-check permit number OR-S-20145 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
Vern Scovell's DSP-PLANT plate (OR-S-20145) authorizes federal distillery activity in Nehalem, Oregon 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.