Brand
Tito’s
Tito's Handmade Vodka is a United States vodka brand produced by Fifth Generation, Inc., based in Austin, Texas. It is distilled from corn (yellow corn) and marketed as a certified gluten-free vodka; the brand is known for messaging centered on the 'handmade' process and for the declared use of pot stills.
- Austin · Texas · United States
- Since 1997
- 1 product
The story
The brand was founded by Tito Beveridge and commercial production began in the late 1990s. Tito's started as a small craft distilling operation in Austin (Mockingbird Distillery) and, from 1997 onward, progressively expanded production to become a widely distributed brand. The brand's history covers the development from a local artisanal production to larger facilities operated by Fifth Generation, Inc.
Production philosophy
Positioned as 'America’s original craft vodka': emphasis on a simple, artisanal identity, transparency about ingredients (corn) and philanthropic commitment through the 'Love, Tito’s' initiative. It also promotes responsible consumption.
Territory
Austin, Texas (United States). Brand and production are linked to Fifth Generation, Inc. facilities based in Austin.
Awards and recognition
Double Gold - San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Distillery of the Year - Beverage World; Spirit Brand of the Year - Wine Enthusiast.
Production method
Distilled from corn (yellow corn). The producer states the use of traditional pot stills and bottling takes place in Austin, Texas. Sources report the product is not aged.
Distillation
Pot-still distillation in copper pot stills; sources report the vodka is distilled multiple times (Wikipedia indicates six distillations).
Ageing
Not aged (product not subject to aging).
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Austin
- Categories
- vodka
- corn vodka
- gluten-free vodka
- spirits brand
- Raw materials
- corn (yellow corn)
- Representative products
- Vodka 70cl - Tito’s
- Tito's Handmade Vodka (various formats)
What makes it distinctive
- Distilled from corn (yellow corn) and marketed as a certified gluten-free vodka.
- The brand states the use of traditional pot stills.
- Produced and bottled by Fifth Generation, Inc. based in Austin, Texas.
- Born as an artisanal production in the 1990s and later expanded nationwide.
- Philanthropic program 'Love, Tito’s' with donations and social initiatives.