Distillery · Keswick, Virginia
Southwest Mountains Vineyards LLC
Doing business as Southwest Mountains Vineyards. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Distillery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Keswick
- County
- 22947
- ZIP code
The record
Southwest Mountains Vineyards LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (VA-S-20143), with premises in Keswick, Virginia.
- VA-S-20143
- federal permit number
- Keswick
- premises county
- #13
- Virginia rank for distilleries
- 1
- distilleries in Keswick
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 | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VA-S-20143 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Southwest Mountains Vineyards |
| City | Keswick |
| ZIP code | 22947 |
| State | Virginia |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Southwest Mountains Vineyards LLC fits in Virginia
155
distillery permits in Virginia
#13
of 52 states for distilleries
2,005
all permits in Virginia
A Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) permit authorizes producing, bottling, or warehousing spirits. DSP holders operate under a federal bond covering excise tax on every proof gallon, a heavier compliance load than other classes, which is why distilleries are the smallest of the four groups (5,590 nationwide).
Other permit holders in Keswick
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Southwest Mountains Vineyards LLC hold?
Southwest Mountains Vineyards 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-20143. A Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) permit authorizes producing, bottling, or warehousing spirits. DSP holders operate under a federal bond covering excise tax on every proof gallon, a heavier compliance load than other classes, which is why distilleries are the smallest of the four groups (5,590 nationwide).
Where is Southwest Mountains Vineyards LLC located?
Southwest Mountains Vineyards LLC's permit premises is in Keswick, Virginia, ZIP 22947. Virginia holds 155 distillery permits - the 13th 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
Southwest Mountains Vineyards LLC's federal Distillery Basic Permit (VA-S-20143) authorizes activity in Keswick, Virginia 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.