What is a DSP in alcohol?

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.

Is it legal to distill hand sanitizer?

Any existing DSP can immediately commence producing hand sanitizer or distilled spirits (ethanol) for use in hand sanitizer without having to obtain authorization first. Tax guidance for manufacturing hand sanitizer: Hand sanitizer products are not subject to federal excise taxes if made with denatured ethanol.

Who needs a TTB permit?

All members of the beverage alcohol industry, whether they are distillers, vintners, brewers, wholesalers, or importers, must obtain basic permits from the TTB as a precondition of doing business. Without a TTB basic permit, a distiller cannot produce, bottle, or sell its products.

What is a Federal TTB permit?

To operate an alcohol, tobacco, or firearms and ammunition-related business you must apply for a permit or other notice that authorizes your business for operations. To do this, you’ll need to send us an application and the required documentation for qualification.

What does it mean to have a DSP permit?

A DSP permit allows you to purchase and handle pure alcohol under bond until the article is sold as is or used to make another article. Requirements to become a DSP are listed at www.ttb.gov under the Distilled Spirits tab. A variety of topics can be accessed for everything from rules and regulations to making articles from pure alcohol.

What can you do with pure alcohol under DSP?

A. A DSP allows you to purchase pure alcohol under bond and to either use it internally to make a denatured alcohol and resell it, or to resell pure alcohol. Once the pure alcohol end use is determined and it leaves the bonded premises, the tax liability is determined.

Where can I find special denatured alcohol permit?

A. Specially denatured alcohols (SDA) are permit regulated articles by the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB). Access www.ttb.gov and click on the Other Alcohol tab.

How to apply for an Alcohol Server Permit?

This individual and all alcohol servers must have a service permit. This can be achieved by taking an OLCC-approved alcohol server education class, filling out the service permit application, and having it signed by an OLCC employee, alcohol server education course instructor, or manager designated to set standards and policies for alcohol servers.