DSP-PLANT · South Salt Lake, Utah
Thistle Spirits LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Utah book
- PAIR-CITY
- South Salt Lake crowd
The record
Thistle Spirits LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (UT-S-20038), with premises in South Salt Lake, Utah.
- UT-S-20038
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Utah distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in South Salt Lake
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#40
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | UT-S-20038 |
| City | South Salt Lake |
| County | Salt Lake |
| ZIP code | 84115 |
| State | Utah |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Thistle Spirits LLC fits in Utah
33
distillery permits in Utah · THIN-BOOK
#40
of 52 states for distilleries
214
all permits in Utah · STEADY-BOOK
Utah holds 33 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Thistle Spirits LLC in South Salt Lake operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 3 DSP/peer-class rows share South Salt Lake.
Utah's distillery book vs every state
Where Utah's 33 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Thistle Spirits LLC belongs to
33 40th of 52 higher than 12 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 Thistle 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.
603 Spirits · New Hampshire →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Hampshire 34 distilleries (Δ 1 heavier vs Utah).
American Made Distillery, INC. · Nebraska →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Nebraska 32 distilleries (Δ 1 lighter vs Utah).
21st Century Distilling, LLC · Idaho →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Idaho 35 distilleries (Δ 2 heavier vs Utah).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 539 vs Utah's THIN-BOOK).
Utah permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Thistle Spirits LLC sits in Utah's THIN-BOOK distillery book (33 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Thistle Spirits LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near South Salt Lake
All permit holders in South Salt Lake →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Thistle Spirits LLC, both outside Utah 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 (8 holders in South Salt Lake).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Thistle Spirits LLC hold?
Thistle Spirits LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number UT-S-20038. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Thistle Spirits LLC located?
Thistle Spirits LLC's permit premises is in South Salt Lake, Utah (Salt Lake County), ZIP 84115. Utah holds 33 distillery permits - the 40th most of any state.
How should I verify Thistle Spirits LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number UT-S-20038 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
Thistle Spirits LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (UT-S-20038) authorizes federal distillery activity in South Salt Lake, Utah 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.