DSP-PLANT · Ledbetter, Texas
Kooper Distilling, LLC
Doing business as Koopers Whiskey. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Texas book
- SOLO-CITY
- Ledbetter crowd
The record
Kooper Distilling, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (TX-S-20038), with premises in Ledbetter, Texas.
- TX-S-20038
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Texas distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Ledbetter
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#3
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | TX-S-20038 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Koopers Whiskey |
| City | Ledbetter |
| ZIP code | 78946 |
| State | Texas |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Kooper Distilling, LLC fits in Texas
332
distillery permits in Texas · STEADY-BOOK
#3
of 52 states for distilleries
5,153
all permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
Texas holds 332 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Kooper Distilling, LLC in Ledbetter operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Texas's distillery book vs every state
Where Texas's 332 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Kooper Distilling, LLC belongs to
332 3rd of 52 higher than 49 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 Kooper 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.
KBR Winery · Pennsylvania →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Pennsylvania 327 distilleries (Δ 5 lighter vs Texas).
119 West Enterprises LLC · Michigan →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Michigan 318 distilleries (Δ 14 lighter vs Texas).
Clover Pond Vineyard · New York →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New York 347 distilleries (Δ 15 heavier vs Texas).
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: North Dakota holds 5 distilleries (Δ 327 vs Texas's STEADY-BOOK).
Texas permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Kooper Distilling, LLC sits in Texas's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (332 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Kooper 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 Kooper Distilling, LLC hold?
Kooper Distilling, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number TX-S-20038. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Kooper Distilling, LLC located?
Kooper Distilling, LLC's permit premises is in Ledbetter, Texas, ZIP 78946. Texas holds 332 distillery permits - the 3rd most of any state.
How should I verify Kooper Distilling, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number TX-S-20038 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
Kooper Distilling, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (TX-S-20038) authorizes federal distillery activity in Ledbetter, Texas 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.