IMPORT-BASIC · Gonzales, California
Fog's End Distillery, LLC
Doing business as Fog's End Distillery LLC. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- California book
- PAIR-CITY
- Gonzales crowd
The record
Fog's End Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (CA-I-23227), with premises in Gonzales, California.
- CA-I-23227
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- California importer book
- PAIR-CITY
- importers crowd in Gonzales
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#1
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | CA-I-23227 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Fog's End Distillery LLC |
| City | Gonzales |
| County | Monterey |
| ZIP code | 93926 |
| State | California |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Fog's End Distillery, LLC fits in California
4,684
importer permits in California · MEGA-BOOK
#1
of 52 states for importers
21,002
all permits in California · MEGA-BOOK
California lists 4,684 alcohol importers (21.8% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Fog's End Distillery, LLC in Gonzales 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 CA-I-23227 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
California's importer book vs every state
Where California's 4,684 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Fog's End Distillery, LLC belongs to
4,684 1st of 52 the highest 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 Fog's End Distillery, LLC
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.
10 Stack Beverage · Florida →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Florida 2,816 importers (Δ 1,868 lighter vs California).
Fifi · New York →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: New York 1,962 importers (Δ 2,722 lighter vs California).
100 Points LTD CO · Texas →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Texas 1,665 importers (Δ 3,019 lighter vs California).
Premium Beverage · South Dakota →
IMPORT-BASIC · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: South Dakota holds 13 importers (Δ 4,671 vs California's MEGA-BOOK).
California permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
Fog's End Distillery, LLC sits in California's MEGA-BOOK importer book (4,684 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Fog's End Distillery, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Gonzales
All permit holders in Gonzales →Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide importers outside California with comparable city books — Fog's End Distillery, LLC's importer plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state importers by city permit-holder count (18 holders in Gonzales).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Fog's End Distillery, LLC hold?
Fog's End Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number CA-I-23227. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Fog's End Distillery, LLC located?
Fog's End Distillery, LLC's permit premises is in Gonzales, California (Monterey County), ZIP 93926. California holds 4,684 importer permits - the 1st most of any state.
How should I verify Fog's End Distillery, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number CA-I-23227 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 a mega book importer plate
Fog's End Distillery, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate sits in California's MEGA-BOOK importer book (4,684 active, state #1 nationally). 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.