DSP-PLANT · Williston, Vermont
Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC
Doing business as Carleton’s Prize Distilling. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Vermont book
- SOLO-CITY
- Williston crowd
The record
Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (VT-S-20058), with premises in Williston, Vermont.
- VT-S-20058
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Vermont distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Williston
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#32
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VT-S-20058 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Carleton’s Prize Distilling |
| City | Williston |
| County | Chittenden |
| ZIP code | 05495 |
| State | Vermont |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC fits in Vermont
55
distillery permits in Vermont · THIN-BOOK
#32
of 52 states for distilleries
352
all permits in Vermont · STEADY-BOOK
Vermont holds 55 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC in Williston operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Vermont's distillery book vs every state
Where Vermont's 55 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC belongs to
55 31st of 52 higher than 20 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 Carleton's Prize Distilling 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.
505 Spirits · New Mexico →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Mexico 55 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Vermont).
173 Craft Distillery · Iowa →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Iowa 56 distilleries (Δ 1 heavier vs Vermont).
1827 Spirits · Louisiana →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Louisiana 56 distilleries (Δ 1 heavier vs Vermont).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 517 vs Vermont's THIN-BOOK).
Vermont permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC sits in Vermont's THIN-BOOK distillery book (55 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Carleton's Prize Distilling 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 Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC, both outside Vermont 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 (9 holders in Williston).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC hold?
Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number VT-S-20058. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC located?
Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC's permit premises is in Williston, Vermont (Chittenden County), ZIP 05495. Vermont holds 55 distillery permits - the 32nd most of any state.
How should I verify Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number VT-S-20058 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 Vermont
Carleton's Prize Distilling LLC is directory #10 of 55 distilleries in Vermont 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.