West Virginia Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About West Virginia's Beverage Alcohol Industry
West Virginia is a license state with 144 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 1,693 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 10 product categories.
As a license state, West Virginia allows private businesses to distribute and sell alcohol through a licensing system. This generally provides more flexibility for brands entering the market, though licensees must still comply with state-specific regulations on distribution, pricing, and retail operations.
The most active category in West Virginia is Wine, representing 37.3% of all filings. For service providers — including label printers, compliance consultants, co-packers, and branding agencies — this data reveals where new brand activity is concentrated and which segments are growing.
Category Breakdown
Top Companies in West Virginia
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE SWEETER SIDE OF THE FEUD, INC. | 162 |
| 2 | SMOOTH AMBLER SPIRITS CO. | 77 |
| 3 | BOARS NEST DISTILLERY AND SPIRITS LLC | 60 |
| 4 | MONVALLEY VINEYARDS, LLC | 57 |
| 5 | FRANKONIA FINE WINES L.L.C. | 52 |
| 6 | MOSS FARMS WINERY, LLC | 49 |
| 7 | CHICKEN LIPS FARM, LLC | 45 |
| 8 | MOUNTAINEER BREWERY GROUP, INC. | 45 |
| 9 | BLOOMERY PLANTATION DISTILLERY, LLC | 44 |
| 10 | MOUNTAIN STATE BREWING COMPANY LLC | 43 |
Top Brands in West Virginia
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE ORIGINAL HATFIELD FAMILY MOONSHINE | 78 |
| 2 | KIRKWOOD WINERY | 64 |
| 3 | SMOOTH AMBLER | 52 |
| 4 | BOARS NEST DISTILLERY | 52 |
| 5 | MONVALLEY VINEYARDS | 37 |
| 6 | BRIDGE BREW WORKS | 32 |
| 7 | OSR | 30 |
| 8 | HEAVENLY HERITAGE WINERY | 29 |
| 9 | DEVIL'S DUE DISTILLERY | 26 |
| 10 | COLD RUN VALLEY WINERY | 26 |