DSP-PLANT · Waconia, Minnesota
Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC
Doing business as J. Carver Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Minnesota book
- SOLO-CITY
- Waconia crowd
The record
Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MN-S-20006), with premises in Waconia, Minnesota.
- MN-S-20006
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Minnesota distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Waconia
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#23
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MN-S-20006 |
| Operating name (DBA) | J. Carver Distillery |
| City | Waconia |
| County | Carver |
| ZIP code | 55387 |
| State | Minnesota |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC fits in Minnesota
84
distillery permits in Minnesota · THIN-BOOK
#23
of 52 states for distilleries
771
all permits in Minnesota · STEADY-BOOK
Minnesota holds 84 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC in Waconia operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Minnesota's distillery book vs every state
Where Minnesota's 84 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC belongs to
84 23rd of 52 higher than 29 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 Lake Country Libare Distilling, 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.
1ST Distillery of USA, LLC · Maryland →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Maryland 87 distilleries (Δ 3 heavier vs Minnesota).
3BR Distillery LLC · New Jersey →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Jersey 73 distilleries (Δ 11 lighter vs Minnesota).
1 HB · Arizona →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Arizona 72 distilleries (Δ 12 lighter vs Minnesota).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 488 vs Minnesota's THIN-BOOK).
Minnesota permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC sits in Minnesota's THIN-BOOK distillery book (84 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC hold?
Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MN-S-20006. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC located?
Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC's permit premises is in Waconia, Minnesota (Carver County), ZIP 55387. Minnesota holds 84 distillery permits - the 23rd most of any state.
How should I verify Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MN-S-20006 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
Lake Country Libare Distilling, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (MN-S-20006) authorizes federal distillery activity in Waconia, Minnesota 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.