DSP-PLANT · Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Distillery, LLC
Doing business as Hilton Head Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- South Carolina book
- SOLO-CITY
- Hilton Head Island crowd
The record
Hilton Head Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (SC-S-20027), with premises in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
- SC-S-20027
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- South Carolina distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Hilton Head Island
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#26
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | SC-S-20027 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Hilton Head Distillery |
| City | Hilton Head Island |
| ZIP code | 29926 |
| State | South Carolina |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Hilton Head Distillery, LLC fits in South Carolina
62
distillery permits in South Carolina · THIN-BOOK
#26
of 52 states for distilleries
1,260
all permits in South Carolina · DENSE-BOOK
South Carolina holds 62 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Hilton Head Distillery, LLC in Hilton Head Island operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
South Carolina's distillery book vs every state
Where South Carolina's 62 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Hilton Head Distillery, LLC belongs to
62 26th of 52 higher than 26 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 Hilton Head 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.
PS Distilling CO · Alabama →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Alabama 58 distilleries (Δ 4 lighter vs South Carolina).
Geary Brewing Company · Maine →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Maine 58 distilleries (Δ 4 lighter vs South Carolina).
173 Craft Distillery · Iowa →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Iowa 56 distilleries (Δ 6 lighter vs South Carolina).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 510 vs South Carolina's THIN-BOOK).
South Carolina permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Hilton Head Distillery, LLC sits in South Carolina's THIN-BOOK distillery book (62 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Hilton Head Distillery, LLC'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 Hilton Head Distillery, LLC, both outside South Carolina 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 (29 holders in Hilton Head Island).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Hilton Head Distillery, LLC hold?
Hilton Head Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number SC-S-20027. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Hilton Head Distillery, LLC located?
Hilton Head Distillery, LLC's permit premises is in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, ZIP 29926. South Carolina holds 62 distillery permits - the 26th most of any state.
How should I verify Hilton Head Distillery, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number SC-S-20027 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
Hilton Head Distillery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (SC-S-20027) authorizes federal distillery activity in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 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.