Application Packets – These web pages include a combination of required forms and instructions along with tools and resources to aid you in filing an acceptable application.
Distilled Spirits Plant – Beverage: A distilled spirits plant (DSP) may be established to produce, bottle, rectify, process or store beverage spirits. Examples of beverage distilled spirits include neutral spirits or alcohol (i.e. vodka or grain spirits), whiskey, gin, brandy, blended applejack, rum, Tequila, cordials and liqueurs.
Distilled Spirits Plant – Industrial: A distilled spirits plant (DSP) may be established to manufacture articles, or produce, bottle or package, denature or warehouse spirits for industrial use. These spirits are not intended for beverage use. Distilled spirits Vinegar Plants fall into this category.
Distilled Spirits Plant – Industrial/Beverage: A distilled spirits plant (DSP) may conduct beverage (non-industrial) and industrial operations from the same premises. If you need to file an application to conduct both types of operations, select this packet to eliminate duplication of paperwork.
Experimental Distilled Spirits Plant: An experimental distilled spirits plant (DSP) may be established for specific and limited periods of time solely for experimentation in or development of industrial spirits or sources of materials used to produce spirits or processes for producing or refining spirits.
Informational Packets - TTB’s informational packets address situations that do not require that you file an application or request permission to operate. Instead, these packets provide instructions on obtaining a special service or fulfilling a special requirement for your type of business.
Permission to Operate – This web page provides information and links pertaining to operating a business governed by the Federal Alcohol Act or IRC.
