Tito's Handmade Vodka

Tito's Handmade Vodka is produced in Austin, Texas. Founded by Bert "Tito" Beveridge II, in 1997, Tito’s lays claim to the distinction of being the first legal micro-distillery in Texas since Prohibition. Beveridge is a native Texan, born in San Antonio, he got his nickname “Bertito” (little Bert) from his Latino caregivers, it was later shortened to “Tito.”He went on to receive degrees in geology and geophysics at the University of Texas. He spent time in the oil business as a well-site geologist, a subsurface mapper, and a seismic data processor. He was also a mortgage broker before pursuing his true passion.Beveridge is the textbook entrepreneur, starting his vodka brand from humble, small batch beginnings. The original pot-still he used in the ‘90s was quite a curious contraption; 2 Dr. Pepper kegs attached to a turkey-frying rig that was previously used to fry catfish. As gifts, Beveridge would send bottles of homemade vodka infused with orange, black cherries or habaneros to his