DSP-PLANT · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Grindstone Distillery, LLC
Doing business as Gulf Stream Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Florida book
- PAIR-CITY
- Fort Lauderdale crowd
The record
Grindstone Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (FL-S-20047), with premises in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- FL-S-20047
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Florida distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Fort Lauderdale
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#8
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | FL-S-20047 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Gulf Stream Distillery |
| City | Fort Lauderdale |
| County | Broward |
| ZIP code | 33304 |
| State | Florida |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Grindstone Distillery, LLC fits in Florida
203
distillery permits in Florida · STEADY-BOOK
#8
of 52 states for distilleries
5,936
all permits in Florida · MEGA-BOOK
Florida holds 203 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Grindstone Distillery, LLC in Fort Lauderdale operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 4 DSP/peer-class rows share Fort Lauderdale.
Florida's distillery book vs every state
Where Florida's 203 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Grindstone Distillery, LLC belongs to
203 8th of 52 higher than 44 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 Grindstone Distillery, 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.
15 Stars, LLC · Kentucky →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Kentucky 206 distilleries (Δ 3 heavier vs Florida).
Grain and Barrel Spirits · North Carolina →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: North Carolina 186 distilleries (Δ 17 lighter vs Florida).
Echo Spirits Distilling CO. · Ohio →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Ohio 179 distilleries (Δ 24 lighter vs Florida).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 369 vs Florida's STEADY-BOOK).
Florida permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Grindstone Distillery, LLC sits in Florida's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (203 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Grindstone Distillery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Fort Lauderdale
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Grindstone Distillery, LLC, both outside Florida 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 (140 holders in Fort Lauderdale).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (4 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Grindstone Distillery, LLC hold?
Grindstone Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number FL-S-20047. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Grindstone Distillery, LLC located?
Grindstone Distillery, LLC's permit premises is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Broward County), ZIP 33304. Florida holds 203 distillery permits - the 8th most of any state.
How should I verify Grindstone Distillery, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number FL-S-20047 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
Grindstone Distillery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (FL-S-20047) authorizes federal distillery activity in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 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.