Is Vodka Made From Potatoes?

Updated July 2026.

Sometimes — potatoes are allowed, not required. US vodka has to be neutral spirits distilled from any suitable material at 95% or more, bottled at 40% or more. Potatoes are allowed. They are not required. Official Tito’s is corn / 40% / 80 proof / 98 cal per 1.5 oz. Other potato SKUs unused as a ranking. A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one drink.

Related: what Tito’s is made from, how long vodka lasts, Tito’s mixers.

Base vs class

Language Drinks
US vodka 1.00 / 1.5 oz
Base
Potatoes Neck
Tito’s official 1.00

Read the base on that label. Pour math: vodka drinks.

Sources

  • 27 CFR 5.142. titosvodka.com FAQ: corn; 40% / 80; 98 cal / 1.5 oz.
  • Potato SKUs unused as a ranking. NIAAA December 2025.
  • 27 CFR 5.142 ≥40%
  • is 27 CFR 5.142

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