IMPORT-BASIC · Frankfort, Kentucky
Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC.
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Kentucky book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Frankfort crowd
The record
Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (KY-I-387), with premises in Frankfort, Kentucky.
- KY-I-387
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Kentucky importer book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- importers crowd in Frankfort
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#28
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | KY-I-387 |
| City | Frankfort |
| County | Franklin |
| ZIP code | 40601 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC. fits in Kentucky
153
importer permits in Kentucky · STEADY-BOOK
#28
of 52 states for importers
946
all permits in Kentucky · DENSE-BOOK
Kentucky lists 153 alcohol importers (0.7% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC. in Frankfort holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Note: this business's name suggests a distillery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as an Importer -- 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 KY-I-387 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Kentucky's importer book vs every state
Where Kentucky's 153 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC. belongs to
153 28th of 52 higher than 24 of 52 states
States, banded by importer 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 Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC.
ABS(importer_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
420 Spirits INC. · Delaware →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Delaware 150 importers (Δ 3 lighter vs Kentucky).
100k Gold Tequila Company, L.L.C. · District of Columbia →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: District of Columbia 171 importers (Δ 18 heavier vs Kentucky).
3 W Distribution · Tennessee →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Tennessee 175 importers (Δ 22 heavier vs Kentucky).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,531 vs Kentucky's STEADY-BOOK).
Kentucky permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC. sits in Kentucky's STEADY-BOOK importer book (153 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Frankfort
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC., 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 importers by city permit-holder count (33 holders in Frankfort).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (11 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC. hold?
Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number KY-I-387. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC. located?
Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC.'s permit premises is in Frankfort, Kentucky (Franklin County), ZIP 40601. Kentucky holds 153 importer permits - the 28th most of any state.
How should I verify Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number KY-I-387 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the importer 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 importer plate in Kentucky
Buffalo Trace Distillery, INC. is directory #35 of 153 importers in Kentucky under alphabetical TTB placement. An Importer Basic Permit covers foreign alcohol entry for U.S. commerce; COLA label approval and Customs entry are separate federal steps beyond this roster line.