DSP-PLANT · Black Hawk, Colorado
Rick Thomas Distillery LLC
Doing business as Rick Thomas Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Colorado book
- SOLO-CITY
- Black Hawk crowd
The record
Rick Thomas Distillery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (CO-S-20162), with premises in Black Hawk, Colorado.
- CO-S-20162
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Colorado distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Black Hawk
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#11
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | CO-S-20162 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Rick Thomas Distillery |
| City | Black Hawk |
| County | Gilpin |
| ZIP code | 80422 |
| State | Colorado |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Rick Thomas Distillery LLC fits in Colorado
175
distillery permits in Colorado · STEADY-BOOK
#11
of 52 states for distilleries
1,710
all permits in Colorado · DENSE-BOOK
Colorado holds 175 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Rick Thomas Distillery LLC in Black Hawk operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Colorado's distillery book vs every state
Where Colorado's 175 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Rick Thomas Distillery LLC belongs to
175 11th of 52 higher than 41 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 Rick Thomas 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.
Echo Spirits Distilling CO. · Ohio →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Ohio 179 distilleries (Δ 4 heavier vs Colorado).
Grain and Barrel Spirits · North Carolina →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: North Carolina 186 distilleries (Δ 11 heavier vs Colorado).
1238 Horsefields Lane LLC · Virginia →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Virginia 158 distilleries (Δ 17 lighter vs Colorado).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 397 vs Colorado's STEADY-BOOK).
Colorado permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Rick Thomas Distillery LLC sits in Colorado's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (175 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Rick Thomas 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 Rick Thomas Distillery LLC hold?
Rick Thomas Distillery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number CO-S-20162. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Rick Thomas Distillery LLC located?
Rick Thomas Distillery LLC's permit premises is in Black Hawk, Colorado (Gilpin County), ZIP 80422. Colorado holds 175 distillery permits - the 11th most of any state.
How should I verify Rick Thomas Distillery LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number CO-S-20162 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
Rick Thomas Distillery LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (CO-S-20162) authorizes federal distillery activity in Black Hawk, Colorado 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.