WHOLESALE-BASIC · Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Mosaic Distributing LLC
Doing business as Mosaic Distributing. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Rhode Island book
- PAIR-CITY
- Portsmouth crowd
The record
Mosaic Distributing LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (RI-P-21058), with premises in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
- RI-P-21058
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Rhode Island wholesaler book
- PAIR-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Portsmouth
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#43
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | RI-P-21058 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Mosaic Distributing |
| City | Portsmouth |
| County | Newport |
| ZIP code | 02871 |
| State | Rhode Island |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Mosaic Distributing LLC fits in Rhode Island
134
wholesaler permits in Rhode Island · STEADY-BOOK
#43
of 52 states for wholesalers
289
all permits in Rhode Island · STEADY-BOOK
Rhode Island carries 134 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Mosaic Distributing LLC in Portsmouth sits in the middle tier; 289 combined permit rows are on file for Rhode Island.
Rhode Island's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Rhode Island's 134 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Mosaic Distributing LLC belongs to
134 42nd of 52 higher than 9 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 Mosaic Distributing LLC
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.
808 PTY LTD. · Hawaii →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Hawaii 134 wholesalers (Δ 0 heavier vs Rhode Island).
1ST Republic Industries, LLC · Vermont →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Vermont 137 wholesalers (Δ 3 heavier vs Rhode Island).
2 Fat Guys Spirits · Montana →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Montana 128 wholesalers (Δ 6 lighter vs Rhode Island).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 9,212 vs Rhode Island's STEADY-BOOK).
Rhode Island permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Mosaic Distributing LLC sits in Rhode Island's STEADY-BOOK wholesaler book (134 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Mosaic Distributing LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Portsmouth
All permit holders in Portsmouth →Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Mosaic Distributing LLC, both outside Rhode Island so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (5 holders in Portsmouth).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Mosaic Distributing LLC hold?
Mosaic Distributing LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number RI-P-21058. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Mosaic Distributing LLC located?
Mosaic Distributing LLC's permit premises is in Portsmouth, Rhode Island (Newport County), ZIP 02871. Rhode Island holds 134 wholesaler permits - the 43rd most of any state.
How should I verify Mosaic Distributing LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number RI-P-21058 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 this WHOLESALE-BASIC plate
Mosaic Distributing LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate (RI-P-21058) authorizes federal wholesaler activity in Portsmouth, Rhode Island under the FAA Act. 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.