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Alcohol permits in Rhode Island
Every TTB Federal Basic Permit holder in Rhode Island - wineries, distilleries, importers, and wholesalers, from the public List of Permittees.
- 289
- Total permits
- #44
- National rank
- 26.4
- Above median · per 100k
- 46
- Cities covered
Count rank ≠ density rank
Rhode Island holds 289 federal alcohol permits (#44 of 52 by count) but ranks #14 at 26.4 per 100,000 residents — count rank and density rank diverge on this state.
- #44
- by total permits
- #14
- by permits per capita
- 289
- permits in state
- 26.4/100k
- residents
Source: TTB List of Permittees (August 2026) · Census Vintage-2023 population.
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Data updated September 2026
Rhode Island vs all states by federal permit count
Where this state's TTB Basic Permit count sits among every state and territory on PlainAlcohol
289 44th of 52 higher than 8 of 52 states
States, banded by federal alcohol Basic 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 List of Permittees · August 2026
Permit mix
How Rhode Island's 289 permits split across the four classes.
Top cities in Rhode Island
Bar length = federal alcohol permit holders in the city
- Pawtucket
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
26 permits
- Providence
Providence, Rhode Island
21 permits
- Cranston
Cranston, Rhode Island
17 permits
- Rumford
Rumford, Rhode Island
17 permits
- Warwick
Warwick, Rhode Island
16 permits
Rhode Island alcohol industry score
One composite grade from Rhode Island'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.
TTB-permitted producers per 100,000 residents
1 minus the Herfindahl index across distillery/winery/importer/wholesaler permit shares -- higher means no single permit type dominates
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 (289)
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal alcohol permits are in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 289 active federal alcohol Basic Permits - 35 wineries, 21 distilleries, 99 importers, and 134 wholesalers. That is the 44th most of any U.S. state or territory.
What is Rhode Island's per-capita permit rate?
Rhode Island has 26.4 federal alcohol permits per 100,000 residents (U.S. Census Vintage-2023 population), ranking 14th by density. Per-capita rates are high in wine- and spirits-producing states with smaller populations.
Which Rhode Island city has the most permit holders?
Pawtucket leads Rhode Island with 26 federal alcohol permit holders, followed by Providence, Cranston, Rumford.
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 Rhode Island's count-vs-density split
Rhode Island holds 289 federal alcohol permits (#44 of 52 by count) but ranks #14 at 26.4 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.