Born in Texas: Must-Try Texas-Made Alcohol You Should Know
Best Spirits, Beers & Wines Made in Texas
Celebrate the Lone Star State with local pours you can proudly serve at any occasion.
🥃 Texas Spirits Worth Raising a Glass To
Tito’s Handmade Vodka – A Texas original from Austin, Tito’s has grown from a craft distillery to one of the most recognized vodka names in the world. Distilled from yellow corn and smooth enough to drink straight, it’s a proud Texan staple in every bar.
Shiner (K. Spoetzl Distillery Spirits) – The historic brewery in Shiner isn’t just beer anymore. Their Shiner Shine moonshine, vodka, and gin embrace Texas flavors like Rio Grande Valley grapefruit peel and pecans and are now hitting shelves across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Texas also boasts other standout local distilleries — from small-batch bourbons to craft rye and flavored vodkas — that bring Lone Star character to your glass.
🍺 Texas Beers Texans Love
When it comes to beer, Texas is crushing it on the national craft scene:
Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde – A refreshing, easy-drinking blonde ale that captures the spirit of Dallas.
Saint Arnold Brewing (Endeavour, Fancy Lawnmower) – Houston’s iconic brewery made some of the earliest craft favorites in the state.
Jester King Atrial Rubicite – One of Texas’ most celebrated wild ales, fermented with real raspberries for a fruity, refreshing finish.
Austin Beerworks & Real Ale Brewing Co. – From crisp pilsners to hop-forward IPAs, these Hill Country breweries are a must-try.
Community, Peticolas, Lakewood, Intrinsic & More – The DFW area alone has a booming craft beer scene worth exploring.
Texas breweries even brought home 21 medals at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival, proving Lone Star beer competes with the best in the nation.
🍷 Texas Wine You Should Try
Texas Hill Country is consistently ranked among the top wine regions in the U.S., with more than 80 wineries crafting wines that rival classic regions overseas.
William Chris Vineyards (Hye) — Named among the World’s 50 Best Vineyards, this Hill Country winery produces elegant, terroir-driven reds and whites you’ll be proud to pour.
Pedernales Cellars & Flat Creek Estate — Known for their Tempranillo, Viognier, and other varietals that thrive in Texas soil.
Carter Creek Winery’s Plateau White — Recently named America’s No. 1 White Wine at the 2026 Rodeo Uncorked competition, offering crisp citrus and balanced depth.
Whether you love bold reds, aromatic whites, or something in between, Texas wines bring unique character from vine to bottle.
🍾 Final Pour
From smooth Texas-made vodka and moonshine to award-winning craft beers and world-class wines, the Lone Star State has something for every taste. Next time you’re browsing the shelves, look for these local favorites — they’re not just drinks, they’re Texas pride in a bottle.
Note - not all spirits and beers mentioned are available at our stores. Call to see if we carry it.