DSP Code Numbers

[Gillman]

I was going back through this thread to see if there was a comprehensive national list of DSP numbers. There are a number of lists compiled by SB-ers from information they have, but nothing that seems taken from any publicly available list. Does this suggest that no such list is available? Reason I ask is, the lists do not seem to include microdistilleries, yet I would think they must have DSP numbers too. If this information was available it might help to identify better some of the new operations, some of which make whisky, and some of which are starting to make bourbon and rye and other kinds of non-barley malt whiskey.

Gary

[cowdery]

Unfortunately, a DSP number simply indicates a "producer." A producer might be a distiller, or a rectifier, or a bottler, or an importer, or some combination of the above, but you can have a DSP number without having a still.

[boone]

Thanks for the amusing insiders backround info!

Bettye Jo, these are the numbers on the bottle bottom. They either need interpreting or are themselves incorrect because they don't make sense as is. They are 03 11 044 and then 5 0323. Any relevance to those #'s? Tom V

The "03" is the year..."2003" :grin:

Bettye Jo

[cowdery]

I found an Excel spreadsheet on the TTB web site. Scroll down to "FAA Permit Listings" and click on "Distilled Spirits Producers and Bottlers."

It appears to be a comprehensive list. Unfortunately, it merely lists the DSP number and provides a name and address. It gives no information about the producer's activities. I was hoping for at least a date as to when the DSP was granted, but no such luck.

Anyway, this should be definitive in terms of what companies or individuals own what DSPs at present. As I mention above, a producer can be a distiller, a rectifier, a bottler, an importer, or some combination thereof. Having a DSP number mainly authorizes you to buy spirits, in bulk or already packaged, and authorizes you to sell them to wholesalers, and gives licensed wholesalers clearance to buy from you.

[Gillman]

That's interesting though, thanks.

Gary

[tmas]

The "03" is the year..."2003" :grin:

Bettye Jo

OK, so the only unique thing about this bottle is that it managed to find a label that had been hanging around for 7 years after the fire! Probably still make a tasty Manhattan though. Thanks for the info. Tom V

[boone]

OK, so the only unique thing about this bottle is that it managed to find a label that had been hanging around for 7 years after the fire! Probably still make a tasty Manhattan though. Thanks for the info. Tom V

Yes :grin: :grin:

This thread tells it direct---->http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=51951&postcount=55

Bettye Jo