Distillery · Sardinia, Ohio
Indian Spring Winery, LLC
Doing business as Spear & Hatchet Distilling. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Distillery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Brown
- County
- 45171
- ZIP code
The record
Indian Spring Winery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (OH-S-20142), with premises in Sardinia, Ohio.
- OH-S-20142
- federal permit number
- Brown
- premises county
- #10
- Ohio rank for distilleries
- 1
- distilleries in Sardinia
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. | OH-S-20142 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Spear & Hatchet Distilling |
| City | Sardinia |
| County | Brown |
| ZIP code | 45171 |
| State | Ohio |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Indian Spring Winery, LLC fits in Ohio
179
distillery permits in Ohio
#10
of 52 states for distilleries
1,671
all permits in Ohio
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).
Note: this business's name suggests a winery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Distillery -- a business can legally hold more than one permit class (for example, a winery producing brandy to fortify wine needs a separate Distilled Spirits Plant permit). This page reflects the permit class TTB assigned to permit number OH-S-20142 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Indian Spring Winery, LLC hold?
Indian Spring Winery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number OH-S-20142. 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 Indian Spring Winery, LLC located?
Indian Spring Winery, LLC's permit premises is in Sardinia, Ohio (Brown County), ZIP 45171. Ohio holds 179 distillery permits - the 10th 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
Indian Spring Winery, LLC's federal Distillery Basic Permit (OH-S-20142) authorizes activity in Sardinia, Ohio 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.