DSP-PLANT · Bedford, Pennsylvania
Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC
Doing business as Cork & Compass. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Pennsylvania book
- PAIR-CITY
- Bedford crowd
The record
Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (PA-S-20258), with premises in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
- PA-S-20258
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Pennsylvania distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Bedford
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#4
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | PA-S-20258 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Cork & Compass |
| City | Bedford |
| County | Bedford |
| ZIP code | 15522 |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC fits in Pennsylvania
327
distillery permits in Pennsylvania · STEADY-BOOK
#4
of 52 states for distilleries
2,450
all permits in Pennsylvania · MEGA-BOOK
Pennsylvania holds 327 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC in Bedford operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Bedford.
Pennsylvania's distillery book vs every state
Where Pennsylvania's 327 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC belongs to
327 4th of 52 higher than 48 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 Dead Man Walking Spirits 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.
The Distillery at Luckenbach Road · Texas →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Texas 332 distilleries (Δ 5 heavier vs Pennsylvania).
119 West Enterprises LLC · Michigan →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Michigan 318 distilleries (Δ 9 lighter vs Pennsylvania).
Clover Pond Vineyard · New York →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New York 347 distilleries (Δ 20 heavier vs Pennsylvania).
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: North Dakota holds 5 distilleries (Δ 322 vs Pennsylvania's STEADY-BOOK).
Pennsylvania permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC sits in Pennsylvania's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (327 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Dead Man Walking Spirits 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 Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC, both outside Pennsylvania 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 (8 holders in Bedford).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC hold?
Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number PA-S-20258. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC located?
Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC's permit premises is in Bedford, Pennsylvania (Bedford County), ZIP 15522. Pennsylvania holds 327 distillery permits - the 4th most of any state.
How should I verify Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number PA-S-20258 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 Pennsylvania
Dead Man Walking Spirits LLC is directory #83 of 327 distilleries in Pennsylvania 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.