DSP-PLANT · Tucson, Arizona
Spherex LLC
Doing business as Spherex Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Arizona book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Tucson crowd
The record
Spherex LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (AZ-S-20045), with premises in Tucson, Arizona.
- AZ-S-20045
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Arizona distillery book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Tucson
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#25
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | AZ-S-20045 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Spherex Distillery |
| City | Tucson |
| County | Pima |
| ZIP code | 85713 |
| State | Arizona |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Spherex LLC fits in Arizona
72
distillery permits in Arizona · THIN-BOOK
#25
of 52 states for distilleries
950
all permits in Arizona · DENSE-BOOK
Arizona holds 72 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Spherex LLC in Tucson operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 6 DSP/peer-class rows share Tucson.
Arizona's distillery book vs every state
Where Arizona's 72 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Spherex LLC belongs to
72 25th of 52 higher than 27 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 Spherex 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.
3BR Distillery LLC · New Jersey →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Jersey 73 distilleries (Δ 1 heavier vs Arizona).
Arcas Concepts LLC · South Carolina →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: South Carolina 62 distilleries (Δ 10 lighter vs Arizona).
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers · Minnesota →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Minnesota 84 distilleries (Δ 12 heavier vs Arizona).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 500 vs Arizona's THIN-BOOK).
Arizona permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Spherex LLC sits in Arizona's THIN-BOOK distillery book (72 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · CLUSTER-CITY
Spherex LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Tucson
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Spherex LLC, both outside Arizona 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 (84 holders in Tucson).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (6 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Spherex LLC hold?
Spherex LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number AZ-S-20045. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Spherex LLC located?
Spherex LLC's permit premises is in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County), ZIP 85713. Arizona holds 72 distillery permits - the 25th most of any state.
How should I verify Spherex LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number AZ-S-20045 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
Spherex LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (AZ-S-20045) authorizes federal distillery activity in Tucson, Arizona 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.