DSP-PLANT · Whitefish, Montana
Spotted Bear Spirits LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Montana book
- SOLO-CITY
- Whitefish crowd
The record
Spotted Bear Spirits LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MT-S-20011), with premises in Whitefish, Montana.
- MT-S-20011
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Montana distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Whitefish
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#35
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MT-S-20011 |
| City | Whitefish |
| County | Flathead |
| ZIP code | 59937 |
| State | Montana |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Spotted Bear Spirits LLC fits in Montana
43
distillery permits in Montana · THIN-BOOK
#35
of 52 states for distilleries
271
all permits in Montana · STEADY-BOOK
Montana holds 43 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Spotted Bear Spirits LLC in Whitefish operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Montana's distillery book vs every state
Where Montana's 43 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Spotted Bear Spirits LLC belongs to
43 35th of 52 higher than 17 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 Spotted Bear 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.
Aj Bottling Company LLC · Kansas →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Kansas 44 distilleries (Δ 1 heavier vs Montana).
Branford Distillery · Connecticut →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Connecticut 44 distilleries (Δ 1 heavier vs Montana).
10 Torr Distilling and Brewing · Nevada →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Nevada 40 distilleries (Δ 3 lighter vs Montana).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 529 vs Montana's THIN-BOOK).
Montana permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Spotted Bear Spirits LLC sits in Montana's THIN-BOOK distillery book (43 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Spotted Bear Spirits LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Spotted Bear Spirits LLC hold?
Spotted Bear Spirits LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MT-S-20011. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Spotted Bear Spirits LLC located?
Spotted Bear Spirits LLC's permit premises is in Whitefish, Montana (Flathead County), ZIP 59937. Montana holds 43 distillery permits - the 35th most of any state.
How should I verify Spotted Bear Spirits LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MT-S-20011 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
Spotted Bear Spirits LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (MT-S-20011) authorizes federal distillery activity in Whitefish, Montana 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.