DSP-PLANT · Makawao, Hawaii
Waikulu Distillery LLC
Doing business as Waikulu Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Hawaii book
- PAIR-CITY
- Makawao crowd
The record
Waikulu Distillery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (HI-S-20020), with premises in Makawao, Hawaii.
- HI-S-20020
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Hawaii distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Makawao
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#42
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | HI-S-20020 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Waikulu Distillery |
| City | Makawao |
| ZIP code | 96768 |
| State | Hawaii |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Waikulu Distillery LLC fits in Hawaii
30
distillery permits in Hawaii · THIN-BOOK
#42
of 52 states for distilleries
296
all permits in Hawaii · STEADY-BOOK
Hawaii holds 30 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Waikulu Distillery LLC in Makawao operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 4 DSP/peer-class rows share Makawao.
Hawaii's distillery book vs every state
Where Hawaii's 30 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Waikulu Distillery LLC belongs to
30 42nd of 52 higher than 10 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 Waikulu Distillery 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.
American Made Distillery, INC. · Nebraska →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Nebraska 32 distilleries (Δ 2 heavier vs Hawaii).
Beehive Distilling · Utah →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Utah 33 distilleries (Δ 3 heavier vs Hawaii).
603 Spirits · New Hampshire →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Hampshire 34 distilleries (Δ 4 heavier vs Hawaii).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 542 vs Hawaii's THIN-BOOK).
Hawaii permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Waikulu Distillery LLC sits in Hawaii's THIN-BOOK distillery book (30 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Waikulu Distillery LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Makawao
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Waikulu Distillery LLC, both outside Hawaii 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 (7 holders in Makawao).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (4 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Waikulu Distillery LLC hold?
Waikulu Distillery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number HI-S-20020. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Waikulu Distillery LLC located?
Waikulu Distillery LLC's permit premises is in Makawao, Hawaii, ZIP 96768. Hawaii holds 30 distillery permits - the 42nd most of any state.
How should I verify Waikulu Distillery LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number HI-S-20020 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
Waikulu Distillery LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (HI-S-20020) authorizes federal distillery activity in Makawao, Hawaii 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.