DSP-PLANT · Litchfield, Connecticut
Hardscrabble LLC
Doing business as Litchfield Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Connecticut book
- SOLO-CITY
- Litchfield crowd
The record
Hardscrabble LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (CT-S-20006), with premises in Litchfield, Connecticut.
- CT-S-20006
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Connecticut distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Litchfield
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#33
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | CT-S-20006 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Litchfield Distillery |
| City | Litchfield |
| County | Litchfield |
| ZIP code | 06759 |
| State | Connecticut |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Hardscrabble LLC fits in Connecticut
44
distillery permits in Connecticut · THIN-BOOK
#33
of 52 states for distilleries
945
all permits in Connecticut · DENSE-BOOK
Connecticut holds 44 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Hardscrabble LLC in Litchfield operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Connecticut's distillery book vs every state
Where Connecticut's 44 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Hardscrabble LLC belongs to
44 33rd of 52 higher than 18 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 Hardscrabble 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.
Aj Bottling Company LLC · Kansas →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Kansas 44 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Connecticut).
Asylum Distillery, INC. · Montana →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Montana 43 distilleries (Δ 1 lighter vs Connecticut).
10 Torr Distilling and Brewing · Nevada →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Nevada 40 distilleries (Δ 4 lighter vs Connecticut).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 528 vs Connecticut's THIN-BOOK).
Connecticut permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Hardscrabble LLC sits in Connecticut's THIN-BOOK distillery book (44 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Hardscrabble LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Hardscrabble LLC hold?
Hardscrabble LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number CT-S-20006. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Hardscrabble LLC located?
Hardscrabble LLC's permit premises is in Litchfield, Connecticut (Litchfield County), ZIP 06759. Connecticut holds 44 distillery permits - the 33rd most of any state.
How should I verify Hardscrabble LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number CT-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
Hardscrabble LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (CT-S-20006) authorizes federal distillery activity in Litchfield, Connecticut 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.