DSP-PLANT · Columbus, Ohio
Middle West Spirits, LLC
Doing business as Middle West Spirits. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Ohio book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Columbus crowd
The record
Middle West Spirits, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (OH-S-15012), with premises in Columbus, Ohio.
- OH-S-15012
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Ohio distillery book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Columbus
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#10
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | OH-S-15012 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Middle West Spirits |
| City | Columbus |
| County | Franklin |
| ZIP code | 43201 |
| State | Ohio |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Middle West Spirits, LLC fits in Ohio
179
distillery permits in Ohio · STEADY-BOOK
#10
of 52 states for distilleries
1,680
all permits in Ohio · DENSE-BOOK
Ohio holds 179 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Middle West Spirits, LLC in Columbus operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 13 DSP/peer-class rows share Columbus.
Ohio's distillery book vs every state
Where Ohio's 179 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Middle West Spirits, LLC belongs to
179 10th of 52 higher than 42 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 Middle West Spirits, 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.
10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit · Colorado →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Colorado 175 distilleries (Δ 4 lighter vs Ohio).
Grain and Barrel Spirits · North Carolina →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: North Carolina 186 distilleries (Δ 7 heavier vs Ohio).
1238 Horsefields Lane LLC · Virginia →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Virginia 158 distilleries (Δ 21 lighter vs Ohio).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 393 vs Ohio's STEADY-BOOK).
Ohio permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Middle West Spirits, LLC sits in Ohio's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (179 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · CLUSTER-CITY
Middle West Spirits, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Columbus
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Middle West Spirits, LLC, both outside Ohio 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 (157 holders in Columbus).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (13 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Middle West Spirits, LLC hold?
Middle West Spirits, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number OH-S-15012. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Middle West Spirits, LLC located?
Middle West Spirits, LLC's permit premises is in Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County), ZIP 43201. Ohio holds 179 distillery permits - the 10th most of any state.
How should I verify Middle West Spirits, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number OH-S-15012 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
Middle West Spirits, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (OH-S-15012) authorizes federal distillery activity in Columbus, Ohio 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.