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Alcohol permits in North Carolina

Name: North Carolina Federal Alcohol Permit Holders
Creator: PlainAlcohol
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Every TTB Federal Basic Permit holder in North Carolina - wineries, distilleries, importers, and wholesalers, from the public List of Permittees.

1,913
Total permits: #10
National rank: 17.6
Below median · per 100k: 307
Cities covered

Count rank ≠ density rank

North Carolina holds 1,913 federal alcohol permits (#10 of 52 by count) but ranks #34 at 17.6 per 100,000 residents — count rank and density rank diverge on this state.

#10
by total permits: #34
by permits per capita: 1,913
permits in state: 17.6/100k
residents

Source: TTB List of Permittees (August 2026) · Census Vintage-2023 population.

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Data updated September 2026

North Carolina vs all states by federal permit count

Where this state's TTB Basic Permit count sits among every state and territory on PlainAlcohol

1,913 10th of 52 higher than 42 of 52 states

States, banded by federal alcohol Basic Permit count

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Source TTB List of Permittees · August 2026

Permit mix

How North Carolina's 1,913 permits split across the four classes.

Wholesalers988 · 52%

Importers427 · 22%

Wineries312 · 16%

Distilleries186 · 10%

Raleigh

437
Charlotte

210
Durham

67
Wilmington

57
Asheville

56

North Carolina alcohol industry score

One composite grade from North Carolina's own TTB permit data, benchmarked against every other state and territory PlainAlcohol tracks (not an external industry standard). A state missing an input is graded on the remaining dimensions alone -- the missing weight moves to them rather than deflating the score.

D 40

Producer density D

17.6 / 100k residents

TTB-permitted producers per 100,000 residents

Industry diversity D

65/100

1 minus the Herfindahl index across distillery/winery/importer/wholesaler permit shares -- higher means no single permit type dominates

City coverage F

2.8 / 100k residents

Distinct cities with a TTB-permitted producer, per 100,000 residents

Source: TTB List of Permittees, August 2026, and U.S. Census Vintage-2023 population. See methodology.

All permit holders (1,913)

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Name	City	Class	Permit #
Global Bootleggers Ad. Guin-Levister Importers and Bottlers, LLC	Indian Trail	Importer	NC-I-15047
Adamba Imports Internatioanl, INC. Adamba Imports International, INC.	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-588
Ancient Age Distilling CO. Age International, INC.	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-571
Aiko Aiko Importers, INC.	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-15090
Alban O'donell Distributor, INC	Charlotte	Importer	NC-I-15147
Alban O'donell Distributor, INC	Charlotte	Importer	NC-I-15151
Ale N Cider Incorporated	Kenly	Importer	NC-I-21059
Alexander Clark	Vass	Importer	NC-I-21257
Alliance Wines CORP.	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-744
Allora Wine Company, LLC	Ocean Isle Beach	Importer	NC-I-21150
Aloy & Sons Aloy & Sons, INC.	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-21049
Waje Foods International Alphacraft LLC	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-21188
Altamar Brands, LLC	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-21010
Alterity Wines, LLC	Pinehurst	Importer	NC-I-21181
Global Wines Distribution Alternative Wines, INC	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-21011
Amaro Minor LLC Amaro Minor LLC	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-21173
American Fulfillment Online, LLC	Wilmington	Importer	NC-I-21230
Americanvintage Beverage CO. American Vintage Beverage INC.	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-21039
Amos, LLC.	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-21286
Anson Imports LTD. CO	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-15102
Antarctica USA, LLC	Charlotte	Importer	NC-I-15150
Silverstone Springs Distributing Anthony Nicastro	Zionville	Importer	NC-I-15098
Terroir Wine Imports Antoni Romero Blanch	Charlotte	Importer	NC-I-21076
Terroir Wine Imports Antoni Romero Blanch	Charlotte	Importer	NC-I-21084
Ararat Import Export CO. LLC	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-819
Arburgale L.L.C.	Greensboro	Importer	NC-I-21268
Arco Ventures, LLC	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-15179
Argato Spirits International LLC	Holly Springs	Importer	NC-I-21158
Artisans Outlet Artesanias Alebrije, L.L.C.	Newton Grove	Importer	NC-I-21177
Freedom Beverage Company Artesian Enterprises, INC.	Concord	Importer	NC-I-15096
Atlantic and Pacific Spirits, LLC	Burlington	Importer	NC-I-21052
Authentique Vin LLC	Carrboro	Importer	NC-I-21024
Bacardi U.S.A., INC.	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-703
Bacardi U.S.A., INC.	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-793
Bacco Selections Bacco Selections LLC	Aberdeen	Importer	NC-I-21025
Banks Channel, LLC	Winston Salem	Importer	NC-I-768
Barrique Wines Barrique Wines LLC	Durham	Importer	NC-I-21072
Batistini USA Batistini USA, LLC	Clemmons	Importer	NC-I-21030
Bavaria House CORP.	Wilmington	Importer	NC-I-649
Bca-Brewing Corporation of the Americas INC	Cornelius	Importer	NC-I-21126
Bca-Brewing Corporation of the Americas INC	Charlotte	Importer	NC-I-21175
BCV Wine Imports LLC	Charltote	Importer	NC-I-21283
Bearface & CO	Marshville	Importer	NC-I-21244
Low Country Imports Beaufort Imports LLC	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-15039
Bebevco Bebida Beverage Company	Statesville	Importer	NC-I-21007
Berber Barrels LLC	Wake Forest	Importer	NC-I-21284
Berniko L.L.C.	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-15064
Big C Wines LLC	Raleigh	Importer	NC-I-21040
Biltmore Estate Wine Company, LLC	Asheville	Importer	NC-I-21127
Bite Wines Bite LLC	Charlotte	Importer	NC-I-21279

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Frequently asked questions

How many federal alcohol permits are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 1,913 active federal alcohol Basic Permits - 312 wineries, 186 distilleries, 427 importers, and 988 wholesalers. That is the 10th most of any U.S. state or territory.

What is North Carolina's per-capita permit rate?

North Carolina has 17.6 federal alcohol permits per 100,000 residents (U.S. Census Vintage-2023 population), ranking 34th by density. Per-capita rates are high in wine- and spirits-producing states with smaller populations.

Which North Carolina city has the most permit holders?

Raleigh leads North Carolina with 437 federal alcohol permit holders, followed by Charlotte, Durham, Wilmington.

Are breweries included?

No. Breweries do not hold an FAA Basic Permit, they operate under a Brewer's Notice (IRC §6103, protected from disclosure), so they are not in the public TTB List of Permittees this directory is built from.

Where does this data come from?

The TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published August 2026, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration.

Reading North Carolina's count-vs-density split

North Carolina holds 1,913 federal alcohol permits (#10 of 52 by count) but ranks #34 at 17.6 per 100,000 residents — count rank and density rank diverge on this state. Federal Basic Permits authorize FAA Act activity, not retail sale, and are not a substitute for the state ABC license.

Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published August 2026, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Per-capita rates use U.S. Census Bureau Vintage-2023 population (Verify with the Census Bureau →). Confirm any record against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only; see our disclaimer.