DSP-PLANT · Alcoa, Tennessee
Smokey Mountain Distilling Company
Doing business as Hot Rod Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Tennessee book
- SOLO-CITY
- Alcoa crowd
The record
Smokey Mountain Distilling Company holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (TN-S-20117), with premises in Alcoa, Tennessee.
- TN-S-20117
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Tennessee distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Alcoa
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#15
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | TN-S-20117 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Hot Rod Distillery |
| City | Alcoa |
| County | Blount |
| ZIP code | 37701 |
| State | Tennessee |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Smokey Mountain Distilling Company fits in Tennessee
144
distillery permits in Tennessee · STEADY-BOOK
#15
of 52 states for distilleries
862
all permits in Tennessee · DENSE-BOOK
Tennessee holds 144 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Smokey Mountain Distilling Company in Alcoa operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Tennessee's distillery book vs every state
Where Tennessee's 144 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Smokey Mountain Distilling Company belongs to
144 15th of 52 higher than 37 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 Smokey Mountain Distilling Company
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.
Slow Pour Brewing CO. · Georgia →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Georgia 148 distilleries (Δ 4 heavier vs Tennessee).
Prodigious Brewing Company · Missouri →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Missouri 133 distilleries (Δ 11 lighter vs Tennessee).
Table Rock Distillery · Oregon →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Oregon 156 distilleries (Δ 12 heavier vs Tennessee).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 428 vs Tennessee's STEADY-BOOK).
Tennessee permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Smokey Mountain Distilling Company sits in Tennessee's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (144 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Smokey Mountain Distilling Company's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Smokey Mountain Distilling Company hold?
Smokey Mountain Distilling Company holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number TN-S-20117. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Smokey Mountain Distilling Company located?
Smokey Mountain Distilling Company's permit premises is in Alcoa, Tennessee (Blount County), ZIP 37701. Tennessee holds 144 distillery permits - the 15th most of any state.
How should I verify Smokey Mountain Distilling Company's permit?
Cross-check permit number TN-S-20117 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
Smokey Mountain Distilling Company's DSP-PLANT plate (TN-S-20117) authorizes federal distillery activity in Alcoa, Tennessee 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.