WHOLESALE-BASIC · Ellensburg, Washington
Ralph M. Smith JR.
Doing business as Jansen Distributing Company. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- Washington book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Ellensburg crowd
The record
Ralph M. Smith JR. holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (WA-P-3394), with premises in Ellensburg, Washington.
- WA-P-3394
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- Washington wholesaler book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Ellensburg
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#5
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | WA-P-3394 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Jansen Distributing Company |
| City | Ellensburg |
| County | Kittitas |
| ZIP code | 98926 |
| State | Washington |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Ralph M. Smith JR. fits in Washington
1,909
wholesaler permits in Washington · MEGA-BOOK
#5
of 52 states for wholesalers
4,139
all permits in Washington · MEGA-BOOK
Washington carries 1,909 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Ralph M. Smith JR. in Ellensburg sits in the middle tier; 4,139 combined permit rows are on file for Washington.
Washington's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Washington's 1,909 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Ralph M. Smith JR. belongs to
1,909 5th of 52 higher than 47 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler 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 Ralph M. Smith JR.
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
100 Points LTD CO · Texas →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Texas 2,143 wholesalers (Δ 234 heavier vs Washington).
1232 Wine LLC · Oregon →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Oregon 1,461 wholesalers (Δ 448 lighter vs Washington).
13th Floor Distribution LLC · Illinois →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Illinois 1,154 wholesalers (Δ 755 lighter vs Washington).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 7,437 vs Washington's MEGA-BOOK).
Washington permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
Ralph M. Smith JR. sits in Washington's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (1,909 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
Ralph M. Smith JR.'s WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Ellensburg
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Washington with comparable city books — Ralph M. Smith JR.'s wholesaler plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (19 holders in Ellensburg).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (8 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Ralph M. Smith JR. hold?
Ralph M. Smith JR. holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number WA-P-3394. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Ralph M. Smith JR. located?
Ralph M. Smith JR.'s permit premises is in Ellensburg, Washington (Kittitas County), ZIP 98926. Washington holds 1,909 wholesaler permits - the 5th most of any state.
How should I verify Ralph M. Smith JR.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number WA-P-3394 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a mega book wholesaler plate
Ralph M. Smith JR.'s WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Washington's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (1,909 active, state #5 nationally). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.