Tito's Handmade Vodka

Tito's Handmade Vodka is America's best-selling premium vodka — six-times distilled in small batches using old-fashioned copper pot stills from 100% corn at the first legal distillery in Texas, producing a clean, slightly sweet, and exceptionally smooth spirit that has outsold virtually every premium vodka in the US market for over a decade at a price point that makes it the obvious choice for everyday cocktails and home bars.

The copper pot still production is what separates Tito's from the field. Bert "Tito" Beveridge started with a small pot still setup in Austin in 1997 when the Texas distillery industry barely existed — choosing the slower, batch-by-batch method over the efficient column distillation that most large-scale vodka producers use. That decision produces a vodka with more texture and subtle character than its price point suggests: a faint corn sweetness, a slightly creamy mouthfeel, and a finish clean enough to work in any cocktail without adding harshness.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Clean with a light grain sweetness and subtle corn character
• Palate: Smooth and slightly creamy — clean corn sweetness with white pepper and a neutral, balanced character
• Finish: Dry, clean, and smooth with no burn

Specs

• Distillery: Fifth Generation Inc., Austin, Texas (est. 1997)
• Base: 100% corn
• Still: Copper pot stills, small batch
• Distillation: Six times
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Gluten-free: Yes — naturally
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Tito's different from other vodkas at the same price?

Copper pot still distillation — the same method used for cognac and single malt Scotch whisky — produces a more textured spirit than the column stills most vodka producers use at this price point. The 100% corn base adds a subtle natural sweetness that column-distilled grain vodkas don't have. The combination produces a smoothness that outperforms competitors twice its price in blind tastings.

Is Tito's good for cocktails?

It's one of the most versatile cocktail vodkas available. The clean corn character pairs naturally with citrus, tomato, and ginger — Bloody Marys, Moscow Mules, and vodka sodas are all particularly well-suited to Tito's. The neutral-but-textured profile means it doesn't fight with other ingredients the way cheaper, harsher vodkas do.