DSP-PLANT · Driftwood, Texas
CKL Distilling, LLC
Doing business as Desert Door. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Texas book
- PAIR-CITY
- Driftwood crowd
The record
CKL Distilling, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (TX-S-20102), with premises in Driftwood, Texas.
- TX-S-20102
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Texas distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Driftwood
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#3
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | TX-S-20102 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Desert Door |
| City | Driftwood |
| County | Hays |
| ZIP code | 78619 |
| State | Texas |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How CKL Distilling, LLC fits in Texas
332
distillery permits in Texas · STEADY-BOOK
#3
of 52 states for distilleries
5,153
all permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
Texas holds 332 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). CKL Distilling, LLC in Driftwood operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 3 DSP/peer-class rows share Driftwood.
Texas's distillery book vs every state
Where Texas's 332 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort CKL Distilling, LLC belongs to
332 3rd of 52 higher than 49 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 CKL 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.
KBR Winery · Pennsylvania →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Pennsylvania 327 distilleries (Δ 5 lighter vs Texas).
119 West Enterprises LLC · Michigan →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Michigan 318 distilleries (Δ 14 lighter vs Texas).
Clover Pond Vineyard · New York →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New York 347 distilleries (Δ 15 heavier vs Texas).
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: North Dakota holds 5 distilleries (Δ 327 vs Texas's STEADY-BOOK).
Texas permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
CKL Distilling, LLC sits in Texas's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (332 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
CKL Distilling, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Driftwood
All permit holders in Driftwood →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for CKL Distilling, LLC, both outside Texas 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 (11 holders in Driftwood).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does CKL Distilling, LLC hold?
CKL Distilling, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number TX-S-20102. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is CKL Distilling, LLC located?
CKL Distilling, LLC's permit premises is in Driftwood, Texas (Hays County), ZIP 78619. Texas holds 332 distillery permits - the 3rd most of any state.
How should I verify CKL Distilling, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number TX-S-20102 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 Texas
CKL Distilling, LLC is directory #63 of 332 distilleries in Texas 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.