Tito's Handmade Vodka

There is still some concern over gluten content in vodka distilled from gluten-containing grains. See the discussion over at G-Free Foodie.

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In the face of this concern, it is comforting to see a clearly labeled gluten free vodka. Tito's Handmade Vodka is that vodka. It comes clearly labelled as gluten free, distilled from corn.

From their website:

"Tito’s is made from 100% corn and as a distilled spirit, is completely gluten-free. The distillation process removes the prolamines from the grain, the primary component that causes celiac disease sufferers to become ill when they consume products with gluten in them. Some producers add a little bit of the mash back into the spirit after distillation, which would add gluten content into an otherwise gluten-free distillate, but I don’t. It’s an important thing for us, and we actually include “GLUTEN-FREE” in lots of our materials and on the website so people can make informed choices. But, I am a vodka man, not a doctor, so if you have more questions or concerns, you should definitely talk to your doctor about it!"

I love that the explanation is informed.

Not only is it gluten free, but highly rated as well. I'm no expert taster, so I'm not qualified to judge critically one vodka from another. I know there are a few brands that strike my palate as slightly off. Tito's tastes smooth. It is drinkable neat or mixed. 

Tito's is based in Austin, TX. So, put on some James McMurtry tunes and sip some Tito's, even if it's snowing and cold outside.

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