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Old 04-01-2013, 12:03 PM   #1
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Tito's Vodka

A brother in law brought a bottle of Tito's Vodka to the Easter get together at the M I L's. I didn't know anything about it and was skeptical of a vodka from Austin, Texas. Boy, was I wrong to be skeptical. Ultra smooth is an inadequate term. I'm thinking that now that micro brewing is so widespread that micro distilling may very well be the next area to expand. apparently Tito's is distilled six times which is why it's so smooth. If you're into vodka you really ought to try this.
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Old 04-01-2013, 03:37 PM   #2
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Titos is my go to vodka
My BIL spent some time in Poland and is a fan of Belvedere.
I did a blind tasting of Titos and Belvedere in Glencarin glasses. Both time he and my wife choice Titos. Me I couldn't tell them apart. Unlike other vodkas they were both pretty tasteless. In the world of vodka there is maybe 5% difference between them. They are suppose to be distilled to 95% ethanol by law. Although some don't make it that high
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You should try Pecan Street rum. Another fine spirit from the Austin area....and my friends company no less ;o)
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Old 04-02-2013, 03:26 AM   #4
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I'm not a huge Vodka fan, but...
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Tito's Vodka... Ultra smooth is an inadequate term.
...I have to wholeheartedly agree with your assessment. I feel the fact that it's corn-based does seem to contribute an underlying subtle sweetness to the spirit. No denying the quality!
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Old 04-02-2013, 07:23 AM   #5
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As they say, vodka is vodka (unless it's that flavored crap). I defy anyone to differentiate between, say Absolute ($18) and my dear old Romanoff ($8)
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Old 04-03-2013, 06:13 AM   #6
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I have to respectfully disagree. I concur with jazznut that Tito's has a very subtle sweetness to it and is silky smooth. Last night I tried a similar presentation with some cheap vodka I keep in the house because she who must be obeyed likes the occasional screwdriver. There is a difference!
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from my time in the 80s frequenting Liberty Lunch, I can tell you that vodka neat from the freezer is the official drink of Austin
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Titos is my go to vodka
While I prefer potato vodkas, this is my go to vodka whenever we have a party.

Has anyone tried BLUE ICE American Potato Vodka?
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Old 04-04-2013, 05:51 PM   #9
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Years ago we did a blind Vodka taste, and Titos came out as the top pick, over the other mainstream ones at the time, Kettle One, Greygoose, etc

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Just purchased a fresh bottle for a friend who's gluten-sensitive and likes dirty martinis. Hope it's still as good as I remember it being.
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