DSP-PLANT · Keedysville, Maryland
Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC
Doing business as Pathfinder Farm. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Maryland book
- SOLO-CITY
- Keedysville crowd
The record
Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MD-S-20049), with premises in Keedysville, Maryland.
- MD-S-20049
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Maryland distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Keedysville
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#22
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MD-S-20049 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Pathfinder Farm |
| City | Keedysville |
| County | Washington |
| ZIP code | 21756 |
| State | Maryland |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC fits in Maryland
87
distillery permits in Maryland · THIN-BOOK
#22
of 52 states for distilleries
1,206
all permits in Maryland · DENSE-BOOK
Maryland holds 87 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC in Keedysville operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Maryland's distillery book vs every state
Where Maryland's 87 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC belongs to
87 22nd of 52 higher than 30 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 Pleasant Valley Distillery, 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.
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers · Minnesota →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Minnesota 84 distilleries (Δ 3 lighter vs Maryland).
3BR Distillery LLC · New Jersey →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Jersey 73 distilleries (Δ 14 lighter vs Maryland).
1 HB · Arizona →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Arizona 72 distilleries (Δ 15 lighter vs Maryland).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 485 vs Maryland's THIN-BOOK).
Maryland permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC sits in Maryland's THIN-BOOK distillery book (87 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC hold?
Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MD-S-20049. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC located?
Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC's permit premises is in Keedysville, Maryland (Washington County), ZIP 21756. Maryland holds 87 distillery permits - the 22nd most of any state.
How should I verify Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MD-S-20049 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
Pleasant Valley Distillery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (MD-S-20049) authorizes federal distillery activity in Keedysville, Maryland 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.