DSP-PLANT · Purlear, North Carolina
Dark Skies LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- North Carolina book
- SOLO-CITY
- Purlear crowd
The record
Dark Skies LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (NC-S-20198), with premises in Purlear, North Carolina.
- NC-S-20198
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- North Carolina distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Purlear
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#9
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | NC-S-20198 |
| City | Purlear |
| ZIP code | 28665 |
| State | North Carolina |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Dark Skies LLC fits in North Carolina
186
distillery permits in North Carolina · STEADY-BOOK
#9
of 52 states for distilleries
1,913
all permits in North Carolina · DENSE-BOOK
North Carolina holds 186 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Dark Skies LLC in Purlear operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
North Carolina's distillery book vs every state
Where North Carolina's 186 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Dark Skies LLC belongs to
186 9th of 52 higher than 43 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 Dark Skies 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.
Echo Spirits Distilling CO. · Ohio →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Ohio 179 distilleries (Δ 7 lighter vs North Carolina).
10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit · Colorado →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Colorado 175 distilleries (Δ 11 lighter vs North Carolina).
21st Amendment Distillery, LLC · Florida →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Florida 203 distilleries (Δ 17 heavier vs North Carolina).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 386 vs North Carolina's STEADY-BOOK).
North Carolina permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Dark Skies LLC sits in North Carolina's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (186 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Dark Skies LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Dark Skies LLC hold?
Dark Skies LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number NC-S-20198. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Dark Skies LLC located?
Dark Skies LLC's permit premises is in Purlear, North Carolina, ZIP 28665. North Carolina holds 186 distillery permits - the 9th most of any state.
How should I verify Dark Skies LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number NC-S-20198 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 North Carolina
Dark Skies LLC is directory #40 of 186 distilleries in North 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.