DSP-PLANT · Richmond, Virginia
James River Distillery, LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Virginia book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Richmond crowd
The record
James River Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (VA-S-20010), with premises in Richmond, Virginia.
- VA-S-20010
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Virginia distillery book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Richmond
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#12
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VA-S-20010 |
| City | Richmond |
| County | Richmond City |
| ZIP code | 23220 |
| State | Virginia |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How James River Distillery, LLC fits in Virginia
158
distillery permits in Virginia · STEADY-BOOK
#12
of 52 states for distilleries
2,025
all permits in Virginia · MEGA-BOOK
Virginia holds 158 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). James River Distillery, LLC in Richmond operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 10 DSP/peer-class rows share Richmond.
Virginia's distillery book vs every state
Where Virginia's 158 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort James River Distillery, LLC belongs to
158 12th of 52 higher than 40 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 James River 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.
Table Rock Distillery · Oregon →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Oregon 156 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Virginia).
Slow Pour Brewing CO. · Georgia →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Georgia 148 distilleries (Δ 10 lighter vs Virginia).
Radford Gatlin · Tennessee →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Tennessee 144 distilleries (Δ 14 lighter vs Virginia).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 414 vs Virginia's STEADY-BOOK).
Virginia permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
James River Distillery, LLC sits in Virginia's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (158 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · CLUSTER-CITY
James River Distillery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Richmond
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for James River Distillery, LLC, both outside Virginia 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 (116 holders in Richmond).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (10 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does James River Distillery, LLC hold?
James River Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number VA-S-20010. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is James River Distillery, LLC located?
James River Distillery, LLC's permit premises is in Richmond, Virginia (Richmond City County), ZIP 23220. Virginia holds 158 distillery permits - the 12th most of any state.
How should I verify James River Distillery, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number VA-S-20010 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
James River Distillery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (VA-S-20010) authorizes federal distillery activity in Richmond, Virginia 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.