DSP-PLANT · Morgantown, West Virginia
Jerry N. Deal
Doing business as Forks of Cheat Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- West Virginia book
- SOLO-CITY
- Morgantown crowd
The record
Jerry N. Deal holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (WV-S-15000), with premises in Morgantown, West Virginia.
- WV-S-15000
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- West Virginia distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Morgantown
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#37
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | WV-S-15000 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Forks of Cheat Distillery |
| City | Morgantown |
| County | Monongalia |
| ZIP code | 26508 |
| State | West Virginia |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Jerry N. Deal fits in West Virginia
38
distillery permits in West Virginia · THIN-BOOK
#37
of 52 states for distilleries
300
all permits in West Virginia · STEADY-BOOK
West Virginia holds 38 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Jerry N. Deal in Morgantown operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
West Virginia's distillery book vs every state
Where West Virginia's 38 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Jerry N. Deal belongs to
38 37th of 52 higher than 15 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 Jerry N. Deal
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.
10 Torr Distilling and Brewing · Nevada →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Nevada 40 distilleries (Δ 2 heavier vs West Virginia).
21st Century Distilling, LLC · Idaho →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Idaho 35 distilleries (Δ 3 lighter vs West Virginia).
603 Spirits · New Hampshire →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Hampshire 34 distilleries (Δ 4 lighter vs West Virginia).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 534 vs West Virginia's THIN-BOOK).
West Virginia permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Jerry N. Deal sits in West Virginia's THIN-BOOK distillery book (38 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Jerry N. Deal's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Jerry N. Deal, both outside West 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 (15 holders in Morgantown).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Jerry N. Deal hold?
Jerry N. Deal holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number WV-S-15000. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Jerry N. Deal located?
Jerry N. Deal's permit premises is in Morgantown, West Virginia (Monongalia County), ZIP 26508. West Virginia holds 38 distillery permits - the 37th most of any state.
How should I verify Jerry N. Deal's permit?
Cross-check permit number WV-S-15000 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
Jerry N. Deal's DSP-PLANT plate (WV-S-15000) authorizes federal distillery activity in Morgantown, West 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.