Importer · Minden, Nevada

High Sierra Distillery, LLC

Doing business as Minden Mill Distilling. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.

Importer
Permit class
Active
Status
Douglas
County
89423
ZIP code

The record

High Sierra Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (NV-I-21194), with premises in Minden, Nevada.

NV-I-21194
federal permit number
Douglas
premises county
#19
Nevada rank for importers
1
importers in Minden

Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.

Data updated July 2026

According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.

Permit & location

Permit classImporter
StatusActive
Federal permit no.NV-I-21194
Operating name (DBA)Minden Mill Distilling
CityMinden
CountyDouglas
ZIP code89423
StateNevada
Federal regulatorAlcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

How High Sierra Distillery, LLC fits in Nevada

314

importer permits in Nevada

#19

of 52 states for importers

778

all permits in Nevada

An Importer's Basic Permit authorizes bringing foreign beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial sale. Importers also need TTB label approval (a COLA) for each product and must clear U.S. Customs entry requirements.

Note: this business's name suggests a distillery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as an Importer -- a business can legally hold more than one permit class (for example, a winery producing brandy to fortify wine needs a separate Distilled Spirits Plant permit). This page reflects the permit class TTB assigned to permit number NV-I-21194 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.

Frequently asked questions

What permit does High Sierra Distillery, LLC hold?

High Sierra Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number NV-I-21194. An Importer's Basic Permit authorizes bringing foreign beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial sale. Importers also need TTB label approval (a COLA) for each product and must clear U.S. Customs entry requirements.

Where is High Sierra Distillery, LLC located?

High Sierra Distillery, LLC's permit premises is in Minden, Nevada (Douglas County), ZIP 89423. Nevada holds 314 importer permits - the 19th most of any state.

Is this an official record?

Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.

Reading this record

High Sierra Distillery, LLC's federal Importer Basic Permit (NV-I-21194) authorizes activity in Minden, Nevada under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.

Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.

Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.