DSP-PLANT · Chinquapin, North Carolina
The Tipsy Bee, INC.
Doing business as The Tipsy Bee Winery & Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- North Carolina book
- SOLO-CITY
- Chinquapin crowd
The record
The Tipsy Bee, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (NC-S-20008), with premises in Chinquapin, North Carolina.
- NC-S-20008
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- North Carolina distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Chinquapin
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#9
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | NC-S-20008 |
| Operating name (DBA) | The Tipsy Bee Winery & Distillery |
| City | Chinquapin |
| County | Duplin |
| ZIP code | 28521 |
| State | North Carolina |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How The Tipsy Bee, INC. fits in North Carolina
186
distillery permits in North Carolina · STEADY-BOOK
#9
of 52 states for distilleries
1,913
all permits in North Carolina · DENSE-BOOK
North Carolina holds 186 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). The Tipsy Bee, INC. in Chinquapin 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 NC-S-20008 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
North Carolina's distillery book vs every state
Where North Carolina's 186 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort The Tipsy Bee, INC. belongs to
186 9th of 52 higher than 43 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 The Tipsy Bee, INC.
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.
Echo Spirits Distilling CO. · Ohio →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Ohio 179 distilleries (Δ 7 lighter vs North Carolina).
10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit · Colorado →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Colorado 175 distilleries (Δ 11 lighter vs North Carolina).
21st Amendment Distillery, LLC · Florida →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Florida 203 distilleries (Δ 17 heavier vs North Carolina).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 386 vs North Carolina's STEADY-BOOK).
North Carolina permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
The Tipsy Bee, INC. sits in North Carolina's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (186 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
The Tipsy Bee, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does The Tipsy Bee, INC. hold?
The Tipsy Bee, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number NC-S-20008. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is The Tipsy Bee, INC. located?
The Tipsy Bee, INC.'s permit premises is in Chinquapin, North Carolina (Duplin County), ZIP 28521. North Carolina holds 186 distillery permits - the 9th most of any state.
How should I verify The Tipsy Bee, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number NC-S-20008 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
The Tipsy Bee, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate (NC-S-20008) authorizes federal distillery activity in Chinquapin, North Carolina 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.