DSP-PLANT · Farmington, Maine
Sandy River Distillery, LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Maine book
- SOLO-CITY
- Farmington crowd
The record
Sandy River Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (ME-S-15009), with premises in Farmington, Maine.
- ME-S-15009
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Maine distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Farmington
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#28
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | ME-S-15009 |
| City | Farmington |
| County | Franklin |
| ZIP code | 04938 |
| State | Maine |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Sandy River Distillery, LLC fits in Maine
58
distillery permits in Maine · THIN-BOOK
#28
of 52 states for distilleries
625
all permits in Maine · STEADY-BOOK
Maine holds 58 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Sandy River Distillery, LLC in Farmington operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Maine's distillery book vs every state
Where Maine's 58 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Sandy River Distillery, LLC belongs to
58 27th of 52 higher than 24 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 Sandy River 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.
PS Distilling CO · Alabama →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Alabama 58 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Maine).
173 Craft Distillery · Iowa →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Iowa 56 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Maine).
1827 Spirits · Louisiana →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Louisiana 56 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Maine).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 514 vs Maine's THIN-BOOK).
Maine permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Sandy River Distillery, LLC sits in Maine's THIN-BOOK distillery book (58 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Sandy River Distillery, 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 Sandy River Distillery, LLC, both outside Maine 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 (5 holders in Farmington).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Sandy River Distillery, LLC hold?
Sandy River Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number ME-S-15009. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Sandy River Distillery, LLC located?
Sandy River Distillery, LLC's permit premises is in Farmington, Maine (Franklin County), ZIP 04938. Maine holds 58 distillery permits - the 28th most of any state.
How should I verify Sandy River Distillery, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number ME-S-15009 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
Sandy River Distillery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (ME-S-15009) authorizes federal distillery activity in Farmington, Maine 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.