Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Smooth, clean, and unmistakably Texan, Tito’s Handmade Vodka is America’s original craft vodka — born from a pioneering spirit and a copper pot still. Founded in 1995 by Bert “Tito” Beveridge in Austin, Texas, it was the first legally licensed distillery in the state since Prohibition.

Unlike mass-produced vodkas, Tito’s is distilled in small batches using copper pot stills, following a process similar to fine whiskey production. Distilled six times from 100% American corn, it achieves a naturally gluten-free spirit with a soft mouthfeel and gentle sweetness. Bottled at 40% ABV, Tito’s is smooth, subtly sweet, and consistently clean — a benchmark for approachable, craft-distilled vodka.

From its humble beginnings to its global success, Tito’s Handmade Vodka remains true to its roots: genuine, unpretentious, and made with care.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is produced by Fifth Generation, Inc., founded by Bert “Tito” Beveridge in Austin, Texas. What began as a one-man operation in a converted shack on the outskirts of town has grown into one of America’s most celebrated spirits — all without losing its small-batch ethos.

Every drop of Tito’s is still made on-site at the Mockingbird Distillery, where traditional copper pot stills and hands-on production methods ensure quality over quantity. Tito personally built his early stills by hand, and his attention to detail continues to guide production today.

While its reach is now global, Tito’s remains proudly independent and American-made, representing authenticity, hard work, and a true craft spirit revolution.

Style: American Craft Vodka

Region: Austin, Texas, USA

Producer: Fifth Generation, Inc. (founded by Bert “Tito” Beveridge)

Distillation: Six-times distilled in traditional copper pot stills

Base Ingredient / Composition: 100% American yellow corn

Maturation / Aging: Unaged

Cask / Finishing Influence: None (neutral spirit)

Filtration / Proofing: Filtered and proofed with pure local well water

Appearance: Crystal clear

ABV: 40 %