Winery · Amissville, Virginia
Honking Goose Distillery, LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Winery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Rappahannock
- County
- 20106
- ZIP code
The record
Honking Goose Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit (VA-W-21396), with premises in Amissville, Virginia.
- VA-W-21396
- federal permit number
- Rappahannock
- premises county
- #7
- Virginia rank for wineries
- 5
- wineries in Amissville
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
Data updated July 2026
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Winery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VA-W-21396 |
| City | Amissville |
| County | Rappahannock |
| ZIP code | 20106 |
| State | Virginia |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Honking Goose Distillery, LLC fits in Virginia
637
winery permits in Virginia
#7
of 52 states for wineries
2,005
all permits in Virginia
A Bonded Winery permit authorizes commercial winemaking under a federal bond that guarantees excise tax on every gallon removed for sale. It is the most common federal alcohol permit, wineries hold 18,038 of them nationwide.
Note: this business's name suggests a distillery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Winery -- 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 VA-W-21396 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Other permit holders in Amissville
Related guides
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Honking Goose Distillery, LLC hold?
Honking Goose Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number VA-W-21396. A Bonded Winery permit authorizes commercial winemaking under a federal bond that guarantees excise tax on every gallon removed for sale. It is the most common federal alcohol permit, wineries hold 18,038 of them nationwide.
Where is Honking Goose Distillery, LLC located?
Honking Goose Distillery, LLC's permit premises is in Amissville, Virginia (Rappahannock County), ZIP 20106. Virginia holds 637 winery permits - the 7th most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading this record
Honking Goose Distillery, LLC's federal Winery Basic Permit (VA-W-21396) authorizes activity in Amissville, Virginia under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.