DSP-PLANT · Rockford, Illinois
Novka Vodka LLC
Doing business as Novka Vodka. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Illinois book
- PAIR-CITY
- Rockford crowd
The record
Novka Vodka LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (IL-S-20123), with premises in Rockford, Illinois.
- IL-S-20123
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Illinois distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Rockford
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#20
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IL-S-20123 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Novka Vodka |
| City | Rockford |
| County | Winnebago |
| ZIP code | 61109 |
| State | Illinois |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Novka Vodka LLC fits in Illinois
117
distillery permits in Illinois · STEADY-BOOK
#20
of 52 states for distilleries
2,342
all permits in Illinois · MEGA-BOOK
Illinois holds 117 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Novka Vodka LLC in Rockford operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Rockford.
Illinois's distillery book vs every state
Where Illinois's 117 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Novka Vodka LLC belongs to
117 20th of 52 higher than 32 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 Novka Vodka 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.
Four Finger Distillery · Indiana →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Indiana 120 distilleries (Δ 3 heavier vs Illinois).
3RD Generation Enterprise, INC. · Puerto Rico →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Puerto Rico 125 distilleries (Δ 8 heavier vs Illinois).
45th Parallel Spirits, LLC · Wisconsin →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Wisconsin 125 distilleries (Δ 8 heavier vs Illinois).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 455 vs Illinois's STEADY-BOOK).
Illinois permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Novka Vodka LLC sits in Illinois's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (117 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Novka Vodka LLC'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 Novka Vodka LLC, both outside Illinois 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 (7 holders in Rockford).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Novka Vodka LLC hold?
Novka Vodka LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IL-S-20123. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Novka Vodka LLC located?
Novka Vodka LLC's permit premises is in Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County), ZIP 61109. Illinois holds 117 distillery permits - the 20th most of any state.
How should I verify Novka Vodka LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number IL-S-20123 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
Novka Vodka LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (IL-S-20123) authorizes federal distillery activity in Rockford, Illinois 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.