DSP-PLANT · Sardinia, Ohio
Indian Spring Winery, LLC
Doing business as Spear & Hatchet Distilling. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Ohio book
- SOLO-CITY
- Sardinia crowd
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
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Ohio distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Sardinia
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#10
Not legal advice · see methodology.
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 · STEADY-BOOK
#10
of 52 states for distilleries
1,680
all permits in Ohio · DENSE-BOOK
Ohio holds 179 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Indian Spring Winery, LLC in Sardinia operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
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.
Ohio's distillery book vs every state
Where Ohio's 179 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Indian Spring Winery, LLC belongs to
179 10th of 52 higher than 42 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 Indian Spring Winery, 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.
10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit · Colorado →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Colorado 175 distilleries (Δ 4 lighter vs Ohio).
Grain and Barrel Spirits · North Carolina →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: North Carolina 186 distilleries (Δ 7 heavier vs Ohio).
1238 Horsefields Lane LLC · Virginia →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Virginia 158 distilleries (Δ 21 lighter vs Ohio).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 393 vs Ohio's STEADY-BOOK).
Ohio permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Indian Spring Winery, LLC sits in Ohio's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (179 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Indian Spring Winery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
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. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 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.
How should I verify Indian Spring Winery, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number OH-S-20142 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
Indian Spring Winery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (OH-S-20142) authorizes federal distillery activity in Sardinia, Ohio 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.