DSP-PLANT · Norfolk, Virginia
RD Wilhelm LLC
Doing business as Reverend Spirits. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Virginia book
- PAIR-CITY
- Norfolk crowd
The record
RD Wilhelm LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (VA-S-20043), with premises in Norfolk, Virginia.
- VA-S-20043
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Virginia distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Norfolk
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#12
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VA-S-20043 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Reverend Spirits |
| City | Norfolk |
| County | Norfolk |
| ZIP code | 23507 |
| State | Virginia |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How RD Wilhelm LLC fits in Virginia
158
distillery permits in Virginia · STEADY-BOOK
#12
of 52 states for distilleries
2,025
all permits in Virginia · MEGA-BOOK
Virginia holds 158 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). RD Wilhelm LLC in Norfolk operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 4 DSP/peer-class rows share Norfolk.
Virginia's distillery book vs every state
Where Virginia's 158 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort RD Wilhelm LLC belongs to
158 12th of 52 higher than 40 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 RD Wilhelm 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.
Table Rock Distillery · Oregon →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Oregon 156 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Virginia).
Slow Pour Brewing CO. · Georgia →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Georgia 148 distilleries (Δ 10 lighter vs Virginia).
Radford Gatlin · Tennessee →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Tennessee 144 distilleries (Δ 14 lighter vs Virginia).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 414 vs Virginia's STEADY-BOOK).
Virginia permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
RD Wilhelm LLC sits in Virginia's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (158 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
RD Wilhelm LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Norfolk
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for RD Wilhelm LLC, both outside Virginia 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 (25 holders in Norfolk).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (4 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does RD Wilhelm LLC hold?
RD Wilhelm LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number VA-S-20043. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is RD Wilhelm LLC located?
RD Wilhelm LLC's permit premises is in Norfolk, Virginia (Norfolk County), ZIP 23507. Virginia holds 158 distillery permits - the 12th most of any state.
How should I verify RD Wilhelm LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number VA-S-20043 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
RD Wilhelm LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (VA-S-20043) authorizes federal distillery activity in Norfolk, Virginia 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.