IMPORT-BASIC · Las Cruces, New Mexico
Creative Spirits Distillery
Doing business as Dry Point Distillers. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
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- Status
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- New Mexico book
- PAIR-CITY
- Las Cruces crowd
The record
Creative Spirits Distillery holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (NM-I-21022), with premises in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
- NM-I-21022
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- New Mexico importer book
- PAIR-CITY
- importers crowd in Las Cruces
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#38
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | NM-I-21022 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Dry Point Distillers |
| City | Las Cruces |
| County | Dona Ana |
| ZIP code | 88005 |
| State | New Mexico |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Creative Spirits Distillery fits in New Mexico
66
importer permits in New Mexico · THIN-BOOK
#38
of 52 states for importers
416
all permits in New Mexico · STEADY-BOOK
New Mexico lists 66 alcohol importers (0.3% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Creative Spirits Distillery in Las Cruces holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Note: this business's name suggests a distillery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as an Importer -- a business can legally hold more than one permit class (for example, a winery producing brandy to fortify wine needs a separate Distilled Spirits Plant permit). This page reflects the permit class TTB assigned to permit number NM-I-21022 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
New Mexico's importer book vs every state
Where New Mexico's 66 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Creative Spirits Distillery belongs to
66 38th of 52 higher than 14 of 52 states
States, banded by importer 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 Creative Spirits Distillery
ABS(importer_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
Admiral Beverage Northwest, INC. · Idaho →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Idaho 69 importers (Δ 3 heavier vs New Mexico).
A.R. Pellegrini & Associates, INC. · New Hampshire →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: New Hampshire 62 importers (Δ 4 lighter vs New Mexico).
Aleste Imports LLC · Iowa →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Iowa 71 importers (Δ 5 heavier vs New Mexico).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,618 vs New Mexico's THIN-BOOK).
New Mexico permit board · THIN-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
Creative Spirits Distillery sits in New Mexico's THIN-BOOK importer book (66 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Creative Spirits Distillery's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Las Cruces
All permit holders in Las Cruces →Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Creative Spirits Distillery, both outside New Mexico so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state importers by city permit-holder count (18 holders in Las Cruces).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Creative Spirits Distillery hold?
Creative Spirits Distillery holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number NM-I-21022. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Creative Spirits Distillery located?
Creative Spirits Distillery's permit premises is in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Dona Ana County), ZIP 88005. New Mexico holds 66 importer permits - the 38th most of any state.
How should I verify Creative Spirits Distillery's permit?
Cross-check permit number NM-I-21022 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the importer 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 importer plate in New Mexico
Creative Spirits Distillery is directory #18 of 66 importers in New Mexico under alphabetical TTB placement. An Importer Basic Permit covers foreign alcohol entry for U.S. commerce; COLA label approval and Customs entry are separate federal steps beyond this roster line.