Alright folks, buckle up. You asked about Tito Double P in Houston? Specifically the prices? Yeah, me too. That itch hit me last Thursday afternoon. Just wanted to know how much that big boy really costs around here. Couldn’t find a straight answer online, seems like it’s all shadows and whispers. So guess what? I decided to go old school and find out for real.
Getting Curious & Hitting the Road
Started simple. Grabbed my keys, phone, and a small notebook – yeah, actual pen and paper. Figured I’d hit a few different spots. Houston’s huge, right? Prices gotta dance around. My first target? The big liquor store chain over by Westheimer. Walked in, past the mountains of craft beer, straight for the vodka fortress. Scanned the mid-shelf section. Bingo. Saw the regular Tito’s easy. But the Double P? Not so much.
Had to flag down a dude stacking boxes. “Yo,” I said, trying to sound casual, “You guys got the Tito’s Double P handle?” He paused, scratched his head. “Handle? Nah man, we get the big Double P bottles in, but it’s 1.75L, same as the regular handle shape. Think we got one left.” He led me to the corner, behind some fancy flavored vodkas. There it was. Big, clear, slightly greenish bottle, that big ‘Double P’ etched on it. Price tag underneath felt crucial. I snapped a quick pic with my phone AND scribbled it down: $31.99. Noticed it said “Plus tax.” Yeah, gotta remember that sting.
The Deep Dive Continues
Okay, one data point ain’t enough. Needed comparison. Drove over to a smaller, family-owned spot I know off Main. Different vibe, dimmer lights, heavier on the whiskey. Went to the counter this time. “Looking for the Tito’s Double P, the big bottle?” Clerk gave me a slight stink eye, like I was asking for something under the table. “Yeah, we got it.” Pulled it from a shelf below the counter. Different price game here. He rung it up on the screen for me to see: $34.99. Whoa, three bucks higher already.
Still felt unfinished. Made one last stop at a warehouse-style store – you know the type, bulk everything. Figured maybe they had a deal. Found it easy, stacked deep near the entrance. Their price tag was super clear: $29.97. Felt like finding a tiny treasure. Cheapest so far. But again, big bold letters: “Plus Sales Tax”.
Doing the Dirty Math
Got home, sat at the kitchen table with my notes and a slightly dusty calculator. Time for the real breakdown people care about: The Out The Door Price. Houston sales tax on liquor… that’s always the kicker. Did a quick search to confirm the current rate. Yeah, city sales tax plus a special local liquor tax – it piles up quick. Came out roughly to a 8.25% total tax hit.
So, taking the cheapest price I found ($29.97):
- Tax: $29.97 0.0825 ≈ $2.47
- Final Price: $29.97 + $2.47 = $32.44
And the most expensive spot ($34.99):
- Tax: $34.99 0.0825 ≈ $2.89
- Final Price: $34.99 + $2.89 = $37.88
The Raw Truth
So here’s the unfiltered scoop after pounding pavement:
- The Hunt: Prices for that 1.75L Tito’s Double P swing wildly. I saw it sitting between $29.97 and $34.99 before tax in just three random stores.
- The Sting: Tax adds another $2.50 to $3.00 bucks on average. Can’t escape it.
- Out The Pocket: Your actual cost? Get ready for anywhere from $32.50 to damn near $38 cash money leaving your wallet.
Big chain warehouse? Best shot at closer to $30 before tax. Smaller shop? Might hit you with a few extra bucks. And seriously, that tax feels like buying a mini bottle of something nasty along with it. Point is, what you see on the shelf is not what you pay. That “Plus Tax” fine print? Yeah, it’s real, and it bites every single time.
Didn’t even buy one – just wanted the cold hard facts for y’all. Cheaper places exist if you hunt, but pack your patience and a calculator. Hope this saves someone a drive… or at least the surprise at the register. Overpriced juice? Maybe. Popular juice? Absolutely. Houston prices? Now you know.
