WHOLESALE-BASIC · South Bend, Indiana
John J Kennedy JR
Doing business as The Whiskey of Truth. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Indiana book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- South Bend crowd
The record
John J Kennedy JR holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (IN-P-21133), with premises in South Bend, Indiana.
- IN-P-21133
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Indiana wholesaler book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in South Bend
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#33
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IN-P-21133 |
| Operating name (DBA) | The Whiskey of Truth |
| City | South Bend |
| County | ST. Joseph |
| ZIP code | 46635 |
| State | Indiana |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How John J Kennedy JR fits in Indiana
262
wholesaler permits in Indiana · STEADY-BOOK
#33
of 52 states for wholesalers
680
all permits in Indiana · STEADY-BOOK
Indiana carries 262 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. John J Kennedy JR in South Bend sits in the middle tier; 680 combined permit rows are on file for Indiana.
Indiana's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Indiana's 262 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort John J Kennedy JR belongs to
262 33rd of 52 higher than 19 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler 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 John J Kennedy JR
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
The Villa · Arkansas →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Arkansas 270 wholesalers (Δ 8 heavier vs Indiana).
19th Hole Ventures, LLC · Minnesota →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Minnesota 322 wholesalers (Δ 60 heavier vs Indiana).
1818 Spirits, LLC · Louisiana →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Louisiana 197 wholesalers (Δ 65 lighter vs Indiana).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 9,084 vs Indiana's STEADY-BOOK).
Indiana permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
John J Kennedy JR sits in Indiana's STEADY-BOOK wholesaler book (262 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
John J Kennedy JR's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near South Bend
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for John J Kennedy JR, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (18 holders in South Bend).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (9 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does John J Kennedy JR hold?
John J Kennedy JR holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IN-P-21133. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is John J Kennedy JR located?
John J Kennedy JR's permit premises is in South Bend, Indiana (ST. Joseph County), ZIP 46635. Indiana holds 262 wholesaler permits - the 33rd most of any state.
How should I verify John J Kennedy JR's permit?
Cross-check permit number IN-P-21133 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading this WHOLESALE-BASIC plate
John J Kennedy JR's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate (IN-P-21133) authorizes federal wholesaler activity in South Bend, Indiana under the FAA Act. A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.