DSP-PLANT · Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg Distillery, INC.
Doing business as Eight Shires Brands. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Virginia book
- PAIR-CITY
- Williamsburg crowd
The record
Williamsburg Distillery, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (VA-S-20023), with premises in Williamsburg, Virginia.
- VA-S-20023
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Virginia distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Williamsburg
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#12
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VA-S-20023 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Eight Shires Brands |
| City | Williamsburg |
| ZIP code | 23185 |
| State | Virginia |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Williamsburg Distillery, INC. fits in Virginia
158
distillery permits in Virginia · STEADY-BOOK
#12
of 52 states for distilleries
2,025
all permits in Virginia · MEGA-BOOK
Virginia holds 158 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Williamsburg Distillery, INC. in Williamsburg operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 4 DSP/peer-class rows share Williamsburg.
Virginia's distillery book vs every state
Where Virginia's 158 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Williamsburg Distillery, INC. belongs to
158 12th of 52 higher than 40 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 Williamsburg Distillery, INC.
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.
Table Rock Distillery · Oregon →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Oregon 156 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Virginia).
Slow Pour Brewing CO. · Georgia →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Georgia 148 distilleries (Δ 10 lighter vs Virginia).
Radford Gatlin · Tennessee →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Tennessee 144 distilleries (Δ 14 lighter vs Virginia).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 414 vs Virginia's STEADY-BOOK).
Virginia permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Williamsburg Distillery, INC. sits in Virginia's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (158 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Williamsburg Distillery, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Williamsburg
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Williamsburg Distillery, INC., both outside Virginia 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 (23 holders in Williamsburg).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (4 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Williamsburg Distillery, INC. hold?
Williamsburg Distillery, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number VA-S-20023. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Williamsburg Distillery, INC. located?
Williamsburg Distillery, INC.'s permit premises is in Williamsburg, Virginia, ZIP 23185. Virginia holds 158 distillery permits - the 12th most of any state.
How should I verify Williamsburg Distillery, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number VA-S-20023 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 this DSP-PLANT plate
Williamsburg Distillery, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate (VA-S-20023) authorizes federal distillery activity in Williamsburg, Virginia under the FAA Act. 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.