DSP-PLANT · Westerly, Rhode Island
Grey Sail Spirits, LLC
Doing business as South County Distillers. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- TRACE-BOOK
- Rhode Island book
- PAIR-CITY
- Westerly crowd
The record
Grey Sail Spirits, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (RI-S-20008), with premises in Westerly, Rhode Island.
- RI-S-20008
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- TRACE-BOOK
- Rhode Island distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Westerly
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- TRACE-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#46
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | RI-S-20008 |
| Operating name (DBA) | South County Distillers |
| City | Westerly |
| ZIP code | 02891 |
| State | Rhode Island |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Grey Sail Spirits, LLC fits in Rhode Island
21
distillery permits in Rhode Island · TRACE-BOOK
#46
of 52 states for distilleries
289
all permits in Rhode Island · STEADY-BOOK
Rhode Island holds 21 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Grey Sail Spirits, LLC in Westerly operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Westerly.
Rhode Island's distillery book vs every state
Where Rhode Island's 21 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Grey Sail Spirits, LLC belongs to
21 46th of 52 higher than 5 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 Grey Sail Spirits, 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.
Arcola Distillery · Wyoming →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Wyoming 21 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Rhode Island).
8aees Distilling CO. · Oklahoma →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Oklahoma 23 distilleries (Δ 2 heavier vs Rhode Island).
Badlands Distillery LLC · South Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: South Dakota 19 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Rhode Island).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 551 vs Rhode Island's TRACE-BOOK).
Rhode Island permit board · TRACE-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
Grey Sail Spirits, LLC sits in Rhode Island's TRACE-BOOK distillery book (21 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Grey Sail Spirits, 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 Grey Sail Spirits, LLC, both outside Rhode Island 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 (8 holders in Westerly).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Grey Sail Spirits, LLC hold?
Grey Sail Spirits, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number RI-S-20008. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Grey Sail Spirits, LLC located?
Grey Sail Spirits, LLC's permit premises is in Westerly, Rhode Island, ZIP 02891. Rhode Island holds 21 distillery permits - the 46th most of any state.
How should I verify Grey Sail Spirits, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number RI-S-20008 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 an early-directory distillery plate in Rhode Island
Grey Sail Spirits, LLC is directory #6 of 21 distilleries in Rhode Island under alphabetical TTB placement. 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.