IMPORT-BASIC · Oxford, Iowa
John Ernest Distillery, INC.
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Iowa book
- SOLO-CITY
- Oxford crowd
The record
John Ernest Distillery, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (IA-I-21029), with premises in Oxford, Iowa.
- IA-I-21029
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Iowa importer book
- SOLO-CITY
- importers crowd in Oxford
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#36
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IA-I-21029 |
| City | Oxford |
| ZIP code | 52322 |
| State | Iowa |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How John Ernest Distillery, INC. fits in Iowa
71
importer permits in Iowa · THIN-BOOK
#36
of 52 states for importers
1,238
all permits in Iowa · DENSE-BOOK
Iowa lists 71 alcohol importers (0.3% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). John Ernest Distillery, INC. in Oxford holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Note: this business's name suggests a distillery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as an Importer -- 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 IA-I-21029 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Iowa's importer book vs every state
Where Iowa's 71 active importers rank among all states, the cohort John Ernest Distillery, INC. belongs to
71 36th of 52 higher than 16 of 52 states
States, banded by importer 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 John Ernest Distillery, INC.
ABS(importer_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
Admiral Beverage Northwest, INC. · Idaho →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Idaho 69 importers (Δ 2 lighter vs Iowa).
1010 International · Kansas →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Kansas 76 importers (Δ 5 heavier vs Iowa).
505 Spirits · New Mexico →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: New Mexico 66 importers (Δ 5 lighter vs Iowa).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,613 vs Iowa's THIN-BOOK).
Iowa permit board · THIN-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
John Ernest Distillery, INC. sits in Iowa's THIN-BOOK importer book (71 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · SOLO-CITY
John Ernest Distillery, INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does John Ernest Distillery, INC. hold?
John Ernest Distillery, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IA-I-21029. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is John Ernest Distillery, INC. located?
John Ernest Distillery, INC.'s permit premises is in Oxford, Iowa, ZIP 52322. Iowa holds 71 importer permits - the 36th most of any state.
How should I verify John Ernest Distillery, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number IA-I-21029 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the importer class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading this IMPORT-BASIC plate
John Ernest Distillery, INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate (IA-I-21029) authorizes federal importer activity in Oxford, Iowa under the FAA Act. An Importer Basic Permit covers foreign alcohol entry for U.S. commerce; COLA label approval and Customs entry are separate federal steps beyond this roster line.