DSP-PLANT · Brunswick, Maryland
SDS LLC
Doing business as Free State Distilling. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Maryland book
- PAIR-CITY
- Brunswick crowd
The record
SDS LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MD-S-20068), with premises in Brunswick, Maryland.
- MD-S-20068
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Maryland distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Brunswick
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#22
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MD-S-20068 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Free State Distilling |
| City | Brunswick |
| County | Frederick |
| ZIP code | 21716 |
| State | Maryland |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How SDS LLC fits in Maryland
87
distillery permits in Maryland · THIN-BOOK
#22
of 52 states for distilleries
1,206
all permits in Maryland · DENSE-BOOK
Maryland holds 87 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). SDS LLC in Brunswick operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Brunswick.
Maryland's distillery book vs every state
Where Maryland's 87 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort SDS LLC belongs to
87 22nd of 52 higher than 30 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 SDS 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.
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers · Minnesota →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Minnesota 84 distilleries (Δ 3 lighter vs Maryland).
3BR Distillery LLC · New Jersey →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Jersey 73 distilleries (Δ 14 lighter vs Maryland).
1 HB · Arizona →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Arizona 72 distilleries (Δ 15 lighter vs Maryland).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 485 vs Maryland's THIN-BOOK).
Maryland permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
SDS LLC sits in Maryland's THIN-BOOK distillery book (87 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
SDS LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Brunswick
All permit holders in Brunswick →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for SDS LLC, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does SDS LLC hold?
SDS LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MD-S-20068. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is SDS LLC located?
SDS LLC's permit premises is in Brunswick, Maryland (Frederick County), ZIP 21716. Maryland holds 87 distillery permits - the 22nd most of any state.
How should I verify SDS LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MD-S-20068 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
SDS LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (MD-S-20068) authorizes federal distillery activity in Brunswick, Maryland 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.