DSP-PLANT · Johns Island, South Carolina
Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- South Carolina book
- SOLO-CITY
- Johns Island crowd
The record
Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (SC-S-20041), with premises in Johns Island, South Carolina.
- SC-S-20041
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- South Carolina distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Johns Island
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#26
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | SC-S-20041 |
| City | Johns Island |
| County | Charleston |
| ZIP code | 29455 |
| State | South Carolina |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC fits in South Carolina
62
distillery permits in South Carolina · THIN-BOOK
#26
of 52 states for distilleries
1,260
all permits in South Carolina · DENSE-BOOK
South Carolina holds 62 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC in Johns Island operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
South Carolina's distillery book vs every state
Where South Carolina's 62 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC belongs to
62 26th of 52 higher than 26 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 Charleston Distilling CO II, 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.
PS Distilling CO · Alabama →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Alabama 58 distilleries (Δ 4 lighter vs South Carolina).
Geary Brewing Company · Maine →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Maine 58 distilleries (Δ 4 lighter vs South Carolina).
173 Craft Distillery · Iowa →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Iowa 56 distilleries (Δ 6 lighter vs South Carolina).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 510 vs South Carolina's THIN-BOOK).
South Carolina permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC sits in South Carolina's THIN-BOOK distillery book (62 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Charleston Distilling CO II, 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 Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC, both outside South Carolina 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 (23 holders in Johns Island).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC hold?
Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number SC-S-20041. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC located?
Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC's permit premises is in Johns Island, South Carolina (Charleston County), ZIP 29455. South Carolina holds 62 distillery permits - the 26th most of any state.
How should I verify Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number SC-S-20041 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 South Carolina
Charleston Distilling CO II, LLC is directory #13 of 62 distilleries in South Carolina 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.