Western Son is a small-batch, flavored American vodka. Based in Pilot Point, Texas, Western Son was launched in 2011 by a team of corporate America expatriates. Pilot Point is about an hour north of Dallas; it’s one of the older settlements in the region, and as such, is rich in historical architecture. Western Son’s distillery is actually based in the town’s “Old Panty Factory,” a 1960s era manufacturing building that made — you guessed it — underpants. The building is a beloved town landmark.

Using Texas-based ingredients, including two kinds of corn and local Pilot Point water, their vodka is distinct and bold — like most things from the Lone Star State. In addition to the original vodka, nine flavored options are available to help augment your favorite vodka cocktails: grapefruit, lemon, blueberry, watermelon, lime, prickly pear, cucumber, raspberry and peach. Western Son has won several awards for its products, specifically the prickly pear vodka, and has been recognized as a top-selling brand in the industry. Accordingly, the team has since expanded to offer gin and bourbon whiskey.

Beyond sourcing from the local region and supporting the surrounding community, the brand’s founders make an effort to support American troops abroad, frequently donating to the Peter Burks Unsung Hero Fund, which serves to bring care packages to active military members.