DSP-PLANT · Fargo, North Dakota
Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC
Doing business as Proof Artisan Distillers. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- TRACE-BOOK
- North Dakota book
- SOLO-CITY
- Fargo crowd
The record
Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (ND-S-20001), with premises in Fargo, North Dakota.
- ND-S-20001
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- TRACE-BOOK
- North Dakota distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Fargo
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- TRACE-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#52
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | ND-S-20001 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Proof Artisan Distillers |
| City | Fargo |
| County | Cass |
| ZIP code | 58102 |
| State | North Dakota |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC fits in North Dakota
5
distillery permits in North Dakota · TRACE-BOOK
#52
of 52 states for distilleries
116
all permits in North Dakota · THIN-BOOK
North Dakota holds 5 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC in Fargo operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
North Dakota's distillery book vs every state
Where North Dakota's 5 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC belongs to
5 52nd of 52 the lowest 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 Proof Artisan Distillers, 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.
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats · Delaware →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Delaware 7 distilleries (Δ 2 heavier vs North Dakota).
Beaver Creek Distillery · Mississippi →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Mississippi 11 distilleries (Δ 6 heavier vs North Dakota).
Brightwood Pizza & Bottle · District of Columbia →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: District of Columbia 14 distilleries (Δ 9 heavier vs North Dakota).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 567 vs North Dakota's TRACE-BOOK).
North Dakota permit board · TRACE-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC sits in North Dakota's TRACE-BOOK distillery book (5 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Proof Artisan Distillers, 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 Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC, both outside North Dakota 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 (30 holders in Fargo).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC hold?
Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number ND-S-20001. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC located?
Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC's permit premises is in Fargo, North Dakota (Cass County), ZIP 58102. North Dakota holds 5 distillery permits - the 52nd most of any state.
How should I verify Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number ND-S-20001 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
Proof Artisan Distillers, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (ND-S-20001) authorizes federal distillery activity in Fargo, North Dakota 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.