WHOLESALE-BASIC · Austin, Texas
CKL Distilling, LLC
Doing business as Desert Door. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- Texas book
- CROWDED-CITY
- Austin crowd
The record
CKL Distilling, LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (TX-P-21394), with premises in Austin, Texas.
- TX-P-21394
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- Texas wholesaler book
- CROWDED-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Austin
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- CROWDED-CITY
- STATE-#4
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | TX-P-21394 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Desert Door |
| City | Austin |
| County | Travis |
| ZIP code | 78748 |
| State | Texas |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How CKL Distilling, LLC fits in Texas
2,143
wholesaler permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
#4
of 52 states for wholesalers
5,153
all permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
Texas carries 2,143 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. CKL Distilling, LLC in Austin sits in the middle tier; 5,153 combined permit rows are on file for Texas.
Texas's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Texas's 2,143 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort CKL Distilling, LLC belongs to
2,143 4th of 52 higher than 48 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler 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 CKL Distilling, LLC
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
1 Cru Brands · Washington →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Washington 1,909 wholesalers (Δ 234 lighter vs Texas).
10 Stack Beverage · Florida →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Florida 2,704 wholesalers (Δ 561 heavier vs Texas).
Fifi · New York →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: New York 2,724 wholesalers (Δ 581 heavier vs Texas).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 7,203 vs Texas's MEGA-BOOK).
Texas permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
CKL Distilling, LLC sits in Texas's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (2,143 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · CROWDED-CITY
CKL Distilling, LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Austin
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Texas with comparable city books — CKL Distilling, LLC's wholesaler plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (419 holders in Austin).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (190 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does CKL Distilling, LLC hold?
CKL Distilling, LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number TX-P-21394. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is CKL Distilling, LLC located?
CKL Distilling, LLC's permit premises is in Austin, Texas (Travis County), ZIP 78748. Texas holds 2,143 wholesaler permits - the 4th most of any state.
How should I verify CKL Distilling, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number TX-P-21394 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a mega book wholesaler plate
CKL Distilling, LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Texas's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (2,143 active, state #4 nationally). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.