2-26-2025 4:03am

LOCAL INVENTS

Lytos was inspired back in 2010 by mixing vodka with unique alternative ingredients, now being used in the current product. Nine years later, the tasty patented formula was born, and soon after, so was Lytos. After one year and ten months of government approval between Federal & State, Lytos finally hit the market.

Lytos was founded by a Maryland native and Towson Graduate, who set out to bring a new, innovative, and never done before product to the market. In turn, this has created an easy-to-drink spirit that will ensure a smoother drinking experience.

Recognizing that traditional spirits tend to be harsh and acidic, Lytos' mission is to bring consumers a spirit that is easier to drink over traditional spirit offerings to consumers. Being a highly alkaline 80-proof spirit with savory added ingredients.

Lytos, which launched in November 2020 and was founded by Towson graduate Billy Fanshawe, specializes in gluten-free spirits and offers alternatives to common drinks found in bars, restaurants and liquor stores in the DMV.

The patent he and Lytos obtained is for the "electrolyte-enhanced vodka and proprietary production process," the release said.

The patent makes Lytos the first vodka brand to successfully infuse added electrolytes into spirits.

Lytos' process incorporates essential electrolytes of salt, potassium and phosphorus without added sugars.

"The patent process was rigorous, taking three and a half years and requiring six rounds of submissions with the USPTO," Fanshawe said in the release. "With support from Towson University's chemistry department and insights from our founding member… securing this patent is a game-changer."

Lytos is manufactured in Columbia and sold throughout the state, as well as Delaware and Washington, D.C. It can be purchased in more than 500 bars, restaurants and liquor stores combined, according to the release.