DSP-PLANT · Flagstaff, Arizona
William Johnson
Doing business as William Johnson. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Arizona book
- PAIR-CITY
- Flagstaff crowd
The record
William Johnson holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (AZ-S-20080), with premises in Flagstaff, Arizona.
- AZ-S-20080
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Arizona distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Flagstaff
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#25
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | AZ-S-20080 |
| Operating name (DBA) | William Johnson |
| City | Flagstaff |
| County | Coconino |
| ZIP code | 86004 |
| State | Arizona |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How William Johnson fits in Arizona
72
distillery permits in Arizona · THIN-BOOK
#25
of 52 states for distilleries
950
all permits in Arizona · DENSE-BOOK
Arizona holds 72 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). William Johnson in Flagstaff operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 3 DSP/peer-class rows share Flagstaff.
Arizona's distillery book vs every state
Where Arizona's 72 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort William Johnson belongs to
72 25th of 52 higher than 27 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 William Johnson
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.
3BR Distillery LLC · New Jersey →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Jersey 73 distilleries (Δ 1 heavier vs Arizona).
Arcas Concepts LLC · South Carolina →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: South Carolina 62 distilleries (Δ 10 lighter vs Arizona).
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers · Minnesota →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Minnesota 84 distilleries (Δ 12 heavier vs Arizona).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 500 vs Arizona's THIN-BOOK).
Arizona permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
William Johnson sits in Arizona's THIN-BOOK distillery book (72 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
William Johnson's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Flagstaff
All permit holders in Flagstaff →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for William Johnson, both outside Arizona 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 (22 holders in Flagstaff).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does William Johnson hold?
William Johnson holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number AZ-S-20080. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is William Johnson located?
William Johnson's permit premises is in Flagstaff, Arizona (Coconino County), ZIP 86004. Arizona holds 72 distillery permits - the 25th most of any state.
How should I verify William Johnson's permit?
Cross-check permit number AZ-S-20080 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
William Johnson's DSP-PLANT plate (AZ-S-20080) authorizes federal distillery activity in Flagstaff, Arizona 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.