Tito Beveridge started with a simple, stubborn idea: make vodka the right way, no shortcuts. In the mid-1990s, he founded Fifth Generation Inc. in Austin, Texas — at Texas' first and oldest legal distillery — and built pot stills by hand to make his vodka the same way fine single malt Scotch and high-end French cognac are made. Not column distilled in industrial quantities. Old-fashioned pot stills, small batches, taste-tested every run. That approach, and the 95-point Wine Enthusiast rating that followed, turned Tito's Handmade Vodka into the best-selling spirit in America.
Made from corn and distilled six times, Tito's is naturally gluten-free with zero carbs and zero sugar. Only "the heart of the run" — the cleanest, smoothest distillate — makes it into every bottle, with the rest left behind. The result is a vodka that's genuinely smooth enough to sip neat, clean enough for a simple vodka soda, and versatile enough to anchor any cocktail. At 1 Liter, this is the right size for any bar setup.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Fifth Generation Inc. — Austin, Texas (Texas' First & Oldest Legal Distillery) |
| Type |
American Vodka — Handmade |
| Base |
Corn — Naturally Gluten-Free |
| Distillation |
6x Distilled — Old-Fashioned Pot Still — Small Batch |
| Filtration |
Activated Carbon Filtered |
| Dietary |
Gluten-Free · Zero Carbs · Zero Sugar · Kosher · Vegan |
| Calories |
98 per 1.5 oz serving |
| Awards |
95 Points — Wine Enthusiast |
| Proof |
80 Proof |
| ABV |
40% |
| Country |
United States — Austin, Texas |
Tasting Notes
Nose: Subtle traces of roasted grain and sweet corn mash with light charcoal character — distinctly different from column-distilled vodkas
Palate: Smooth and slightly sweet with a moderately viscous, oily texture — the pot still process gives Tito's a character that most vodkas simply don't have
Finish: Clean, impeccably smooth, and long with a faint savory note — exceptional for a vodka at this proof level
FAQ
Why is Tito's made in a pot still instead of a column still?
Most commercial vodkas are produced in large, industrial column stills that run continuously and strip the spirit of nearly all character. Tito's uses old-fashioned pot stills — the same type used for fine single malt Scotch and premium cognac — in small batches. This gives Tito's its distinctive texture and slight corn sweetness that sets it apart from the crowd.
Is Tito's actually gluten-free?
Yes — Tito's is distilled from corn, not wheat, rye, or barley, making it naturally gluten-free. It contains zero carbs and zero sugar per serving and is certified Kosher and Vegan.
What cocktails work best with Tito's?
Tito's is designed to mix with everything. The classic Tito's & Soda with lime is the house serve. Also exceptional in a Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary, Vodka Martini, Cosmopolitan, or simply on the rocks. Its slight corn sweetness also makes it unusually good for sipping neat or with a splash of water.
Where can I buy Tito's Handmade Vodka 1 Liter online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway — fast, insured shipping nationwide.
