Winery · Melrose, Minnesota
Whispering Oaks Winery, INC.
Doing business as Whispering Oaks Winery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Winery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Stearns
- County
- 56352
- ZIP code
The record
Whispering Oaks Winery, INC. holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit (MN-W-15036), with premises in Melrose, Minnesota.
- MN-W-15036
- federal permit number
- Stearns
- premises county
- #22
- Minnesota rank for wineries
- 1
- wineries in Melrose
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
Data updated July 2026
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Winery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MN-W-15036 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Whispering Oaks Winery |
| City | Melrose |
| County | Stearns |
| ZIP code | 56352 |
| State | Minnesota |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Whispering Oaks Winery, INC. fits in Minnesota
166
winery permits in Minnesota
#22
of 52 states for wineries
765
all permits in Minnesota
A Bonded Winery permit authorizes commercial winemaking under a federal bond that guarantees excise tax on every gallon removed for sale. It is the most common federal alcohol permit, wineries hold 18,038 of them nationwide.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Whispering Oaks Winery, INC. hold?
Whispering Oaks Winery, INC. holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MN-W-15036. A Bonded Winery permit authorizes commercial winemaking under a federal bond that guarantees excise tax on every gallon removed for sale. It is the most common federal alcohol permit, wineries hold 18,038 of them nationwide.
Where is Whispering Oaks Winery, INC. located?
Whispering Oaks Winery, INC.'s permit premises is in Melrose, Minnesota (Stearns County), ZIP 56352. Minnesota holds 166 winery permits - the 22nd most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading this record
Whispering Oaks Winery, INC.'s federal Winery Basic Permit (MN-W-15036) authorizes activity in Melrose, Minnesota under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.