Maker Notes

AN EAST COAST STAPLE. REAL VODKA.

Featuring our award-winning vodka, a refreshing blend of tea flavors and notes of lemon. Enjoy this lightly sweetened classic over ice or straight from our can.

CUTWATER VODKA

True precision. It’s something you can taste. Just ask the people who seek out the venomous Fugu fish, the world’s most methodically prepared delicacy. Our own Fugu Vodka is no less the result of meticulous attention to detail. Distilled from some of the world’s finest corn and filtered 15 times. Because anything less than perfection is a mortal sin.

Recent Awards

2022 Silver San Diego International Spirits Competition
2021 Silver John Barleycorn Awards
2021 Gold NYISC
2021 Gold - Masked Pr%f Awards
2021 Silver - 89 Points USA Spirits Ratings
2021 Silver American Distilling Institute
2021 Silver - 88 Bartender Spirits Awards

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A Refreshing Getaway. Real Rum. Made with our award-winning white rum and soda water with notes of muddled mint and lime. Enjoy with a fresh mint sprig over ice or from our can.

CUTWATER RUM
Sunshine, ocean breezes and an ice-cold cocktail. Easily one of life’s perfect combinations. Our Three Sheets Rum stirs things up a bit. Crafted from pure cane sugar, rather than molasses, and distilled in a hybrid pot-and-column still, this smooth silver rum is perfect for enjoying straight or mixed. At sea, or on shore.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Best of Class
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Silver
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 ASCOT Awards - Platinum
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Gold
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Gold
2022 Canned Challenge - Gold
2022 Denver International Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 John Barleycorn Awards - Gold
2022 LA Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 London Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 NYISC Awards - Bronze
2022 Proof Awards - Bronze

A Spirited Tiki Escape. Real Rum. Featuring our award-winning rum and sparkling orange-passionfruit fruit punch. Enjoy layers of tropical notes over ice or straight from our can.

CUTWATER RUM

Sunshine, ocean breezes and an ice-cold cocktail. Easily one of life’s perfect combinations. Our Three Sheets Rum stirs things up a bit. Crafted from pure cane sugar, rather than molasses, and distilled in a hybrid pot-and-column still, this smooth silver rum is perfect for enjoying straight or mixed. At sea, or on shore.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Silver
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Bronze
2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Bronze
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Bronze
2022 ASCOT Awards - Double Platinum

A Refreshing Staple. Real Vodka. Made with our award-winning US-distilled vodka, refreshing ginger beer and lime flavor. Enjoy in a copper mug or straight from our can.

CUTWATER VODKA

True precision. It’s something you can taste. Just ask the people who seek out the venomous Fugu fish, the world’s most methodically prepared delicacy. Our own Fugu Vodka is no less the result of meticulous attention to detail. Distilled from some of the world’s finest corn and filtered 15 times. Because anything less than perfection is a mortal sin.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Silver
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Gold
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 ASCOT Awards - Platinum
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Silver
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Silver
2022 Canned Challenge - Gold
2022 Denver International Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 John Barleycorn Awards - Gold
2022 LA Spirits Competition - Bronze
2022 LA Spirits Invitational - Double Gold

A ginger beer, a hint of lime, and aromatic bitters flavor makes for the start of a perfect mule. The addition of award-winning Bourbon adds a depth of flavor to turn the classic on its head. Spicy, bold, and ready-to-enjoy.

CUTWATER BOURBON WHISKEY

Building on our tradition of award-winning spirits, and in concert with some of our favorite whiskey distillers, Cutwater Spirits proudly introduces Black Skimmer Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey. A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys with notes of honeysuckle, caramel, and vanilla. Born from our curiosity, creativity, and unconventional open-minded spirit, this smooth drinking bourbon was meticulously selected, curated, and blended. Enjoy it with the best of friends.

Recent Awards

2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Bronze
2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Gold
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Gold
2022 ASCOT Awards - Platinum
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Silver
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Gold

A Spicy Brunch Staple. Real Vodka. Featuring our award-winning US-distilled vodka and our Spicy Bloody Mary Mix. Enjoy over ice with a savory garnish or straight from our can.

CUTWATER VODKA

True precision. It’s something you can taste. Just ask the people who seek out the venomous Fugu fish, the world’s most methodically prepared delicacy. Our own Fugu Vodka is no less the result of meticulous attention to detail. Distilled from some of the world’s finest corn and filtered 15 times. Because anything less than perfection is a mortal sin.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Silver
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Double Gold
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Bronze
2022 ASCOT Awards - Gold
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Silver
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Silver
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Silver

We’ve combined our barrel aged rum, aged for four years along with our white rum to bring out the buttery rich flavors of caramel, toffee, and vanilla in this Tiki spirit. It’s ready for your next beachside cocktail. 

Bottle Size: 750ml | 80 proof

Building on our tradition of award-winning spirits, and in concert with some of our favorite whiskey distillers, Cutwater Spirits proudly introduces Black Skimmer Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey. A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys with notes of honeysuckle, caramel, and vanilla. Born from our curiosity, creativity, and unconventional open-minded spirit, this smooth drinking bourbon was meticulously selected, curated, and blended. Enjoy it with the best of friends.

Recent Awards

2021 Silver American Distilling Institute
2021 Silver Denver International Spirits Competition
2021 Gold Distilled: San Diego Spirit & Cocktail Competition
2021 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2021 Platinum Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards
2021 Silver American Distilling Institute
2021 Gold Denver International Spirits Competition
2021 Silver Distilled: San Diego Spirit & Cocktail Competition
2021 Bronze NYISC
2021 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2021 Consumer's Choice Award Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards
2021 Innovation Award Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards
2021 Platinum Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards
2021 Bronze American Distilling Institute
2021 Bronze Berlin International Spirits Competition
2021 Bronze Denver International Spirits Competition

There’s something to be said for being well-rested. Our Barrel Rested Old Grove Gin is finished in charred oak barrels, giving it a distinct, warming character. Cinnamon notes abound on the nose, leading to an earthy smokiness and a hint of that familiar juniper taste in the finish. Enjoy it on its own, or try an oaky twist on a gin and tonic. It’s time to give your usual gin a vacation.

Recent Awards

2021 Silver - 88 Bartender Spirits Awards
2021 Silver International Spirits Challenge
2021 Silver London Spirits Competition
2021 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2021 Consumers' Choice Award Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards
2021 Gold Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards

Tropical cocktails have the ability to transport you, and our latest release is no different. We’ve combined our rum with cream, natural banana, cold brew coffee, and cocoa nib flavors for a decadent Tiki spirit that will put you in vacation mode.

AWARDS

2021 Consumers' Choice Award Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards
2021 Gold Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards
2020 Silver American Distilling Institute
2020 Silver Bartender Spirits Awards
2020 Silver Denver International Spirits Competition
2020 Bronze NYISC
2020 Platinum Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards

The elegant and precise nature of the Rayador, also known as the Black Skimmer sea bird, served as the inspiration for our Cutwater Tequila. It begins with 100% blue agave harvested from Jalisco that’s slow cooked in traditional brick ovens, open fermented, and double distilled in traditional “alambique” copper stills in Tequila to ensure an agave-forward finish. 

Bottle Size: 750ml | 80 proof

The elegant and precise nature of the Rayador, also known as the Black Skimmer sea bird, served as the inspiration for our Cutwater Tequila. It begins with 100% blue agave harvested from Jalisco that’s slow cooked in traditional brick ovens, open fermented, and double distilled in traditional “alambique” copper stills in Tequila. The spirit is then aged in Cutwater whiskey barrels, allowing the rich cooked agave flavor to meld perfectly with hints of vanilla and oak to create this distinctly Cutwater Tequila Reposado.

Bottle Size: 750ml | 80 proof

Cutwater Distilling was originally part of the Ballast Point Brewing family, but has recently cut out on their own and holds the distinction of being the first distillery in Southern California since Prohibition. This is their flagship bourbon, winner of 3 gold medals and two double gold medals over the past 6 years at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The bourbon is created by taking just the hearts of the small batch distillate, and it is aged in new charred American oak barrels.

A Tangy Escape. Real Tequila. Featuring our award-winning tequila and refreshing grapefruit soda. Enjoy with your favorite salted rim and a slice of grapefruit.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Gold
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Silver
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Gold
2022 ASCOT Awards - Gold
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Silver
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Gold

A Summer Classic. Real Tequila. Featuring our award-winning tequila, bright notes of lime, and triple sec. Enjoy with a salted rim and a lime wheel or straight from our can.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Silver
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Double Gold
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Gold
2022 ASCOT Awards - Double Platinum
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Silver
2022 Canned Challenge - Silver

An Island Escape. Real Rum. Featuring a blend of our award-winning rums with notes of pineapple, coconut, and citrus. Garnish with a pineapple wedge to tap into tiki.

CUTWATER RUM
Sunshine, ocean breezes and an ice-cold cocktail. Easily one of life’s perfect combinations. Our Three Sheets Rum stirs things up a bit. Crafted from pure cane sugar, rather than molasses, and distilled in a hybrid pot-and-column still, this smooth silver rum is perfect for enjoying straight or mixed. At sea, or on shore.

Recent Awards 

2021 American Distilling Institute - Gold
2021 Beverage Testing Institute - Silver - 86
2021 John Barleycorn Awards - Silver
2021 USA Spirits Ratings - Bronze - 72 Points
2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge - 89
2021 Sunset International Spirits Competition - Silver
2021 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards - Silver
2021 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards - Consumers' Choice Award
2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Bronze
2021 San Diego Spirits Festival - Silver
2021 Pr%f Awards Silver - Masked
2021 Pr%f Awards Bronze - Unmasked
2021 NYISC - Silver
2021 Millennial Wine Beer & Spirits Competition - Silver
2021 London Spirits Competition - Silver
2021 L.A Spirits Awards - Bronze
2021 International Spirits Challenge - Bronze
2021 Denver International Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2021 Bartender Spirits Awards Silver - 80
2021 ASCOT Awards - Gold

A Coastal Classic. Real Spirits. Featuring four of our award-winning spirits with citrus notes and a splash of cola. Enjoy with a fresh lemon slice or straight from our can.

AWARDS

2022 Millennial Wine Beer & Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 USA Spirits Ratings - Silver
2022 ASCOT Awards - Platinum
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Silver
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Gold
2022 Denver International Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards - Platinum
2021 Beverage Testing Institute - Gold

A Fireside Indulgence. Real Vodka. Featuring our award winning US-distilled vodka and coffee cream liqueur. Enjoy this classic recipe by topping with ground cinnamon or nutmeg. 

CUTWATER VODKA
True precision. It’s something you can taste. Just ask the people who seek out the venomous Fugu fish, the world’s most methodically prepared delicacy. Our own Fugu Vodka is no less the result of meticulous attention to detail. Distilled from some of the world’s finest corn and filtered 15 times. Because anything less than perfection is a mortal sin.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Best of Class
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Gold
2022 ASCOT Awards - Double Platinum
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Silver
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Platinum
2022 Canned Challenge - Double Gold
2022 Denver International Spirits Competition - Bronze
2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Gold
2022 John Barleycorn Awards - Double Gold
2022 LA Spirits Competition - Gold
2022 LA Spirits Invitational - Double Gold

A Peach Twist. Real Tequila. Featuring our award-winning tequila, peach puree, and triple sec. Enjoy with a salt or sugar rim and slice of peach or straight from our can.

Recent Awards

2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Silver
2022 ADI International Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 ASCOT Awards - Gold
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Bronze
2022 Denver International Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver
2022 John Barleycorn Awards - Honorable Mention

A Strawberry Twist. Real Tequila. Made with our award-winning tequila and refreshing notes of strawberry. Enjoy with a salt or sugar rim and fresh strawberry slice.

Recent Awards

2023 LA Spirits Invitational - Gold
2023 TAG Spirit Awards - Silver
2022 ASCOT Awards - Double Platinum
2022 Bartender Spirits Awards - Bronze
2022 Beverage Testing Institute - Silver
2022 Canned Challenge - Gold
2022 Denver International Spirits Competition - Bronze
2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver
2022 John Barleycorn Awards - Honorable Mention
2022 LA Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 LA Spirits Invitational - Double Gold
2022 London Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 Millennial Wine Beer & Spirits Competition - Bronze
2022 NYISC Awards - Bronze
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Silver
2022 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards - Consumer's Choice
2022 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards - Gold
2022 Sunset International Spirits Competition - Gold
2022 Tequila Mezcal Challenge - Double Gold
2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2022 USA Spirits Ratings