Wholesaler · Wheeling, Illinois
Sophisticated Spirits LLC
Doing business as Sophisticated Spirits. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Wholesaler
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Cook
- County
- 60090
- ZIP code
The record
Sophisticated Spirits LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (IL-P-21589), with premises in Wheeling, Illinois.
- IL-P-21589
- federal permit number
- Cook
- premises county
- #7
- Illinois rank for wholesalers
- 8
- wholesalers in Wheeling
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
Data updated July 2026
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IL-P-21589 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Sophisticated Spirits |
| City | Wheeling |
| County | Cook |
| ZIP code | 60090 |
| State | Illinois |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Sophisticated Spirits LLC fits in Illinois
1,136
wholesaler permits in Illinois
#7
of 52 states for wholesalers
2,309
all permits in Illinois
A Wholesaler's Basic Permit covers the middle tier of the three-tier system, buying from producers and importers, reselling to licensed retailers. It is the largest permit group (38,648 nationwide) because most states require this separation by law.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Sophisticated Spirits LLC hold?
Sophisticated Spirits LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IL-P-21589. A Wholesaler's Basic Permit covers the middle tier of the three-tier system, buying from producers and importers, reselling to licensed retailers. It is the largest permit group (38,648 nationwide) because most states require this separation by law.
Where is Sophisticated Spirits LLC located?
Sophisticated Spirits LLC's permit premises is in Wheeling, Illinois (Cook County), ZIP 60090. Illinois holds 1,136 wholesaler permits - the 7th most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading this record
Sophisticated Spirits LLC's federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (IL-P-21589) authorizes activity in Wheeling, Illinois under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.