Tito’s Handmade Vodka, produced in Austin, Texas, holds the distinction of being the state's first legal distillery. Founded in 1995 by Bert "Tito" Beveridge, the brand emerged from humble beginnings, with Tito refining his craft through trial and error using old-fashioned pot stills. Determined to create a vodka smooth enough to drink straight, he built his distillery from the ground up, navigating regulatory hurdles and financing challenges with persistence and ingenuity. Today, Tito’s Handmade Vodka remains true to its origins, producing a corn-based, gluten-free spirit that continues to be crafted in small batches on the very land where it all began.