WHOLESALE-BASIC · Louisville, Kentucky
WSB Imports LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- DENSE-BOOK
- Kentucky book
- CROWDED-CITY
- Louisville crowd
The record
WSB Imports LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (KY-P-21038), with premises in Louisville, Kentucky.
- KY-P-21038
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- DENSE-BOOK
- Kentucky wholesaler book
- CROWDED-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Louisville
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- DENSE-BOOK
- CROWDED-CITY
- STATE-#25
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | KY-P-21038 |
| City | Louisville |
| County | Jefferson |
| ZIP code | 40223 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How WSB Imports LLC fits in Kentucky
436
wholesaler permits in Kentucky · DENSE-BOOK
#25
of 52 states for wholesalers
946
all permits in Kentucky · DENSE-BOOK
Kentucky carries 436 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. WSB Imports LLC in Louisville sits in the middle tier; 946 combined permit rows are on file for Kentucky.
Note: this business's name suggests an importer operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Wholesaler -- a business can legally hold more than one permit class (for example, a winery producing brandy to fortify wine needs a separate Distilled Spirits Plant permit). This page reflects the permit class TTB assigned to permit number KY-P-21038 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Kentucky's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Kentucky's 436 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort WSB Imports LLC belongs to
436 25th of 52 higher than 27 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler 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 WSB Imports LLC
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
'merican Mule, INC. · Connecticut →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Connecticut 432 wholesalers (Δ 4 lighter vs Kentucky).
0383 Saloon · Wisconsin →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Wisconsin 440 wholesalers (Δ 4 heavier vs Kentucky).
A & a Market · Maine →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Maine 424 wholesalers (Δ 12 lighter vs Kentucky).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 8,910 vs Kentucky's DENSE-BOOK).
Kentucky permit board · DENSE-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
WSB Imports LLC sits in Kentucky's DENSE-BOOK wholesaler book (436 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · CROWDED-CITY
WSB Imports LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Louisville
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Kentucky with comparable city books — WSB Imports LLC's wholesaler plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (255 holders in Louisville).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (143 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does WSB Imports LLC hold?
WSB Imports LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number KY-P-21038. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is WSB Imports LLC located?
WSB Imports LLC's permit premises is in Louisville, Kentucky (Jefferson County), ZIP 40223. Kentucky holds 436 wholesaler permits - the 25th most of any state.
How should I verify WSB Imports LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number KY-P-21038 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a dense book wholesaler plate
WSB Imports LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Kentucky's DENSE-BOOK wholesaler book (436 active, state #25 nationally). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.