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Alcohol permits in South Dakota
Every TTB Federal Basic Permit holder in South Dakota - wineries, distilleries, importers, and wholesalers, from the public List of Permittees.
- 116
- Total permits
- #52
- National rank
- 12.6
- Low density · per 100k
- 48
- Cities covered
Count rank ≠ density rank
South Dakota holds 116 federal alcohol permits (#52 of 52 by count) but ranks #44 at 12.6 per 100,000 residents — count rank and density rank diverge on this state.
- #52
- by total permits
- #44
- by permits per capita
- 116
- permits in state
- 12.6/100k
- residents
Source: TTB List of Permittees (August 2026) · Census Vintage-2023 population.
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Data updated September 2026
South Dakota vs all states by federal permit count
Where this state's TTB Basic Permit count sits among every state and territory on PlainAlcohol
116 51st of 52 the lowest 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 South Dakota's 116 permits split across the four classes.
Top cities in South Dakota
Bar length = federal alcohol permit holders in the city
- Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
27 permits
- Rapid City
Rapid City, South Dakota
18 permits
- Brandon 4
Brandon, South Dakota
4 permits
- Vermillion 4
Vermillion, South Dakota
4 permits
- Hill City 4
Hill City, South Dakota
4 permits
South Dakota alcohol industry score
One composite grade from South Dakota'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 (116)
Page 3 of 3| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| Mrbc Cidery Sagacious INC. | Winery |
| Schade Vineyards Schade Vineyards, INC | Winery |
| Chateau Sylvania Vineyard and Winery Scott Paul Overmyer and Sylvania Rose Overmyer | Winery |
| Strawbale Winery South Enterprises, INC. | Winery |
| Stonemeadow Springs Winery Stonemeadow Springs Winery, LLC | Winery |
| The Cornerpost The Cornerpost LLC | Winery |
| The Gardens Winery The Gardens Winery | Winery |
| Tucker's Walk Vineyard Tucker's Walk, LLC | Winery |
| Watertown Brewing CO. Undeniable Worldwide LLC | Winery |
| Uplifted Winery Uplifted Winery LLC | Winery |
| Valiant Vineyards Valiant Vineyards, INC. | Winery |
| Ghost Town Winery Watertown Confectionery,llp | Winery |
| White Headed Robin Winery White Headed Robin Winery, INC | Winery |
| Wilde Prairie Winery Wilde Prairie Winery, INC. | Winery |
| Winery Hill City, LLC | Winery |
| Zymurcracy Beer Company Wv, LLC | Winery |
Data & reports
National TTB statistics →
Citeable national permit totals, class mix, and state rankings from the same TTB extract.
Permit release changes →
What changed between TTB List of Permittees releases: new, closed, and net permit counts.
52-state landscape CSV →
Downloadable state-level permit counts for every jurisdiction in this directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal alcohol permits are in South Dakota?
South Dakota has 116 active federal alcohol Basic Permits - 47 wineries, 19 distilleries, 13 importers, and 37 wholesalers. That is the 52nd most of any U.S. state or territory.
What is South Dakota's per-capita permit rate?
South Dakota has 12.6 federal alcohol permits per 100,000 residents (U.S. Census Vintage-2023 population), ranking 44th by density. Per-capita rates are high in wine- and spirits-producing states with smaller populations.
Which South Dakota city has the most permit holders?
Sioux Falls leads South Dakota with 27 federal alcohol permit holders, followed by Rapid City, Brandon, Vermillion.
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 South Dakota's count-vs-density split
South Dakota holds 116 federal alcohol permits (#52 of 52 by count) but ranks #44 at 12.6 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.