Tito's Handmade Vodka 50ML 12Pk

Tito's Handmade Vodka 50ML 12Pk is a twelve-count pack of 50ml bottles of the 40% ABV corn-based vodka from Austin, Texas. This expression earned a Double Gold Medal at the 2001 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, beating out established European brands, and later received 95 points from Wine Enthusiast.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Austin, Texas, USA  |  Style: Corn Vodka, Six-Times Distilled  |  Distillery: Fifth Generation Inc. (Mockingbird Distillery)

Production & Heritage

Tito Beveridge founded Fifth Generation Inc. in the mid-1990s in Austin, Texas, establishing what became the state's first legal distillery. The vodka is micro-distilled six times in old-fashioned copper pot stills — a method more commonly associated with single malt Scotch and French cognac — rather than the continuous column stills used by most large-scale vodka producers. The 100% yellow corn mashbill distinguishes it from wheat- and potato-based competitors, yielding a naturally gluten-free spirit with a subtle sweetness and clean profile.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose is restrained and mineral-driven, with faint grilled sweet corn and a trace of white pepper spice. It reads clean rather than complex, signaling the six rounds of distillation.

Taste: The entry is soft and slightly sweet, with a creamy mouthfeel that carries delicate vanilla cream and sweet corn character across the mid-palate. Cracked black pepper spice builds gently toward the peak, balanced by a subtle lemon note that keeps the spirit from tasting heavy.

Finish: The finish is smooth, medium in length, with clean minerality and lingering grain character. A whisper of tinned sweet corn and white pepper fades gradually, leaving the palate refreshed.

How to Drink Tito's

The 50ml format is ideal for tasting neat at room temperature or building a single cocktail without committing to a full bottle. Tito's corn-based smoothness and neutral-leaning profile make it one of the most versatile mixing vodkas available. A Vodka Tonic is a natural match — the brand won the UCC Chairman's Trophy for World's Best Vodka Tonic at the 2010 Ultimate Cocktail Challenge. A classic Moscow Mule benefits from the corn sweetness pairing with ginger beer's spice. And a Bloody Mary works well because the spirit's clean minerality lets savory garnish flavors come through without interference.

Best For

• Sampling a best-in-class American vodka without buying a full bottle
• Stocking a home bar cart or travel kit with single-serve portions
• Distributing across cocktail stations at parties or events
• Gifting a vodka drinker a curated tasting set alongside other 50ml expressions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tito's taste like? Tito's delivers a clean, slightly sweet profile with notes of sweet corn, vanilla cream, and cracked black pepper, finishing smooth with light minerality and grain character.

How does Tito's compare to Grey Goose? At the 2001 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Tito's took a Double Gold Medal, outperforming Grey Goose and Belvedere in blind judging. Grey Goose is a wheat-based French vodka with a more citrus-forward and silky character, while Tito's leans toward corn sweetness and peppery spice from its pot-still distillation.

Is Tito's good for cocktails? Tito's is widely regarded as one of the most cocktail-friendly vodkas on the market, thanks to its clean, neutral-leaning profile and subtle sweetness that blends seamlessly into both citrus-forward and savory drinks.

Where is Tito's made? Tito's Handmade Vodka is produced at the Mockingbird Distillery in Austin, Texas, operated by Fifth Generation Inc. It holds the distinction of being produced at Texas' first legal distillery.

What foods pair well with Tito's? Smoked salmon or cured fish complement the spirit's clean minerality. Fresh oysters on the half shell echo its briny, neutral character. Mild cheeses like fresh mozzarella pair with the corn sweetness. Grilled shrimp or ceviche work well alongside the subtle pepper spice. Dark chocolate provides a rich contrast to the smooth, creamy finish.

What sizes does Tito's come in? Tito's Handmade Vodka is widely available in 50ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1L, and 1.75L formats; this listing is a 12-pack of 50ml bottles.

Is Tito's worth the price? Tito's positions as a premium-quality vodka at a mid-range price point, consistently competing with spirits that cost significantly more — a reputation cemented by its Double Gold Medal win against higher-priced European brands.

Why Tito's?

Few American vodkas have disrupted the category the way Tito's has. Its 100% yellow corn mashbill and copper pot-still distillation method produce a texture and flavor profile that stands apart from the column-distilled, grain-neutral spirits dominating the market. The 95-point Wine Enthusiast score and Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition provide third-party validation that this is not just clever marketing — the liquid genuinely performs at a high level. The 50ml twelve-pack format puts that quality into a portable, shareable package suited for travel, events, or simply deciding whether this is your next go-to vodka.