DSP-PLANT · Cottonwood, Arizona
Merkin Enterprises, INC.
Doing business as Merkin Vineyards. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Arizona book
- PAIR-CITY
- Cottonwood crowd
The record
Merkin Enterprises, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (AZ-S-20076), with premises in Cottonwood, Arizona.
- AZ-S-20076
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Arizona distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Cottonwood
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#25
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | AZ-S-20076 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Merkin Vineyards |
| City | Cottonwood |
| County | Yavapai |
| ZIP code | 86326 |
| State | Arizona |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Merkin Enterprises, INC. fits in Arizona
72
distillery permits in Arizona · THIN-BOOK
#25
of 52 states for distilleries
950
all permits in Arizona · DENSE-BOOK
Arizona holds 72 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Merkin Enterprises, INC. in Cottonwood operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Cottonwood.
Arizona's distillery book vs every state
Where Arizona's 72 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Merkin Enterprises, INC. belongs to
72 25th of 52 higher than 27 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 Merkin Enterprises, INC.
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.
3BR Distillery LLC · New Jersey →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Jersey 73 distilleries (Δ 1 heavier vs Arizona).
Arcas Concepts LLC · South Carolina →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: South Carolina 62 distilleries (Δ 10 lighter vs Arizona).
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers · Minnesota →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Minnesota 84 distilleries (Δ 12 heavier vs Arizona).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 500 vs Arizona's THIN-BOOK).
Arizona permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Merkin Enterprises, INC. sits in Arizona's THIN-BOOK distillery book (72 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Merkin Enterprises, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Merkin Enterprises, INC., both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city permit-holder count (14 holders in Cottonwood).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Merkin Enterprises, INC. hold?
Merkin Enterprises, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number AZ-S-20076. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Merkin Enterprises, INC. located?
Merkin Enterprises, INC.'s permit premises is in Cottonwood, Arizona (Yavapai County), ZIP 86326. Arizona holds 72 distillery permits - the 25th most of any state.
How should I verify Merkin Enterprises, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number AZ-S-20076 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
Merkin Enterprises, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate (AZ-S-20076) authorizes federal distillery activity in Cottonwood, Arizona 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.