WHOLESALE-BASIC · Middle River, Maryland
Michael McGrath
Doing business as McGrath Beverages. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- DENSE-BOOK
- Maryland book
- PAIR-CITY
- Middle River crowd
The record
Michael McGrath holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (MD-P-21256), with premises in Middle River, Maryland.
- MD-P-21256
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- DENSE-BOOK
- Maryland wholesaler book
- PAIR-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Middle River
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- DENSE-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#19
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MD-P-21256 |
| Operating name (DBA) | McGrath Beverages |
| City | Middle River |
| County | Baltimore |
| ZIP code | 21220 |
| State | Maryland |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Michael McGrath fits in Maryland
529
wholesaler permits in Maryland · DENSE-BOOK
#19
of 52 states for wholesalers
1,206
all permits in Maryland · DENSE-BOOK
Maryland carries 529 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Michael McGrath in Middle River sits in the middle tier; 1,206 combined permit rows are on file for Maryland.
Maryland's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Maryland's 529 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Michael McGrath belongs to
529 19th of 52 higher than 33 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 Michael McGrath
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.
150 Acres Brewing CO. LLC · Missouri →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Missouri 505 wholesalers (Δ 24 lighter vs Maryland).
042 Wine & Spirits · Mississippi →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Mississippi 501 wholesalers (Δ 28 lighter vs Maryland).
21st Century Trade, LLC · Massachusetts →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Massachusetts 581 wholesalers (Δ 52 heavier vs Maryland).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 8,817 vs Maryland's DENSE-BOOK).
Maryland permit board · DENSE-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
Michael McGrath sits in Maryland's DENSE-BOOK wholesaler book (529 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Michael McGrath's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Middle River
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Maryland with comparable city books — Michael McGrath'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 (9 holders in Middle River).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (5 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Michael McGrath hold?
Michael McGrath holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MD-P-21256. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Michael McGrath located?
Michael McGrath's permit premises is in Middle River, Maryland (Baltimore County), ZIP 21220. Maryland holds 529 wholesaler permits - the 19th most of any state.
How should I verify Michael McGrath's permit?
Cross-check permit number MD-P-21256 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 dense book wholesaler plate
Michael McGrath's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Maryland's DENSE-BOOK wholesaler book (529 active, state #19 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.