DSP-PLANT · Vandalia, Illinois
Witness Distillery LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Illinois book
- SOLO-CITY
- Vandalia crowd
The record
Witness Distillery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (IL-S-20027), with premises in Vandalia, Illinois.
- IL-S-20027
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Illinois distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Vandalia
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#20
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IL-S-20027 |
| City | Vandalia |
| County | Fayette |
| ZIP code | 62471 |
| State | Illinois |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Witness Distillery LLC fits in Illinois
117
distillery permits in Illinois · STEADY-BOOK
#20
of 52 states for distilleries
2,342
all permits in Illinois · MEGA-BOOK
Illinois holds 117 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Witness Distillery LLC in Vandalia operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Illinois's distillery book vs every state
Where Illinois's 117 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Witness Distillery LLC belongs to
117 20th of 52 higher than 32 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 Witness 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.
Four Finger Distillery · Indiana →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Indiana 120 distilleries (Δ 3 heavier vs Illinois).
3RD Generation Enterprise, INC. · Puerto Rico →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Puerto Rico 125 distilleries (Δ 8 heavier vs Illinois).
45th Parallel Spirits, LLC · Wisconsin →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Wisconsin 125 distilleries (Δ 8 heavier vs Illinois).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 455 vs Illinois's STEADY-BOOK).
Illinois permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Witness Distillery LLC sits in Illinois's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (117 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Witness Distillery LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Witness Distillery LLC hold?
Witness Distillery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IL-S-20027. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Witness Distillery LLC located?
Witness Distillery LLC's permit premises is in Vandalia, Illinois (Fayette County), ZIP 62471. Illinois holds 117 distillery permits - the 20th most of any state.
How should I verify Witness Distillery LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number IL-S-20027 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
Witness Distillery LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (IL-S-20027) authorizes federal distillery activity in Vandalia, Illinois 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.