Tito's Handmade Vodka
If you’ve never heard of Tito’s Vodka, just wait, you’ll be hearing a lot about it soon. Tito’s has been gobbling up market share left and right because it is quite simply one of the best, if not the best, vodka on the market today. Wine Enthusiast Magazine rated Tito’s handmade Vodka and awarded it a score of 95, an insanely high score for vodka. By contrast, other top shelf vodkas, Ketel One, Grey Goose, and Belvedere scored 89, 84, and 84, respectively, when rated by the same publication. They didn’t hold a candle to Tito’s.
What does that tell you about the vodka market? To me, it says don’t be misled by a fancy bottle and lots of marketing. The best vodka – like many other things - is not necessarily the one with the highest price tag.
Speaking of price tags, that is absolutely one of the most attractive qualities of this fine vodka. Unlike some of the brand’s imported rivals that sell for $30 and up, a 750ML bottle of Tito’s can be purchased for $18-$20. Tito Beveridge, the owner of Tito’s vodka, has said that he decided to keep the profit margin down and sell his vodka for around $20 to reach a potentially bigger audience. That strategy – delivering a superior American-made product at a very reasonable price – is paying off in spades.
What is most impressive about Tito’s is the reviews the product gets from people know the product well. They don’t just like Tito’s, they love it! Check out this review of Tito’s Vodka from the Beverage Baron, a connoisseur of beer and spirits based out of Alexandria, Virginia. Even if you don’t care about vodka ratings, I suggest you take a look at the Baron’s blog; it’s funny and informative. The Baron swears by Tito’s.
Here is my favorite attribute of the brand. Tito’s Handmade Vodka, which is a corn-based, gluten-free vodka, is distilled 6 times in old-fashioned pot stills at Fifth Generation distillery in Austin, Texas. It is as American as apple pie. In fact, just today, Tito’s vodka became Made in U.S.A. Certified, a certification that guarantees a commitment to American products in the entire production process. Tito’s is the first spirit to have earned that designation.
When you are committed to buying American, there are times when you have to pay a premium to get a good made in the U.S.A. Then there are other times, like right now with Tito’s Vodka, that you don’t have to pay a penny more for the American product. In fact, the American product is superior and significantly lower cost. Tito’s beats the imports six-ways-to-Sunday on any factor you might consider.
If you buy vodka, you owe it to yourself to give Tito’s a try. Tito’s is available in all 50 states, so you should be able to locate some in your neck of the woods. And, don’t be afraid to ask for it by name at your local bars and restaurants. It would be great if every establishment in America had Tito’s on the shelf. Don’t be surprised if that becomes the case in a few years.
Until next time, here’s to doing what we can to support our country by buying American.
Randy
I’ve heard of Tito’s before but never realized it was made in the USA.
I’ll be ordering a Tito Martini tonight before my friend’s dinner.
Thanks for the review Randy!
“If you’ve never heard of Tito’s Vodka, just wait, you’ll be hearing a lot about it soon.”
If you haven’t heard of Tito’s, you haven’t talked to a Texan who drinks vodka within the last decade. Their product deserves the passionate testimonials, though — it’s the best vodka I’ve ever tasted and really shames wheat/potato-based spirits that cost much more.
It seems everyone who knows Tito’s Vodka has the same opionion of it – it’s awesome! Thanks for letting us know how much you like it.
My sister just bought a handle of Tito’s for a bachelorette party she was going to just this weekend. It cost her $20 less than Grey Goose would have, which she was considering getting. Several of those attending were vodka drinkers, and they all said Tito’s was as good or better than whatever premium vodka they have been drinking.
Tito’s is simply an amazing American-made spirit.
Randy
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Wouldn’t it be nice if Titos’s wasn’t actually produced by bulk corn ethanol distillers in the midwest…. It’s great to have history, but why don’t we look at the reality of the brand? It’s as texan as earl grey tea.
You got it right Mitch, its nothing but watered down everclear!
Vodka is all about the water….so what… the mash comes from Corn…all Vodka whether its micro stilled or distilled in one the major distilleries has everything to do with the process and the purity. If it tastes good, that is all that should matter. Tito’s is a success story because they started small without big money behind them, worked the business until the large distributors couldn’t help but pick them up. They should be commended for beating the odds…they paved the way for all American Made Vodkas! Go Tito’s and BUY AMERICAN. By the way, another great American corn vodka you all might want to try is Dewey Cheaters. I tried some of this in Folsom California, It was real good. Tito’s and Dewey Cheaters Vodka are American heroes in my book.
If you’re in Maine, New Jersey, or DC look for American-made Twenty 2 vodka for a truly high class micro-distilled product. Tito’s is paving the way for the new wave of American distilled spirits!!
I’ve had em all — Absolute, Grey Goose, Kettle One, Belvidere, Stoli Elite, yada, yada, yada — and all sorts of organic and local favorites of whatever bar in the world that I’m traveling in. Tito’s is absolutely a phenom product — I was absolutely stunned at the smooth, quality and rather addictive vodka — it’s truly the best vodka I’ve ever had and that’s a big endorsement coming from me…. Try it — it’s delicious……
I live in venice florida, where can I purchase tito vodka