Maker Notes

At Cutwater, we are explorers, charting the course with adventure in mind. We meticulously distill our award-winning portfolio of spirits including whiskeys, vodka, gin, rums, tequilas and liqueurs and incorporate them into our canned lineup. Armed with some heavy experience and boundless determination, we invite all who share our passion to join our journey.

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.

AWARDS

2021 Silver San Diego Spirits Festival

2021 Gold - Masked Pr%f Awards

According to Hawaiian legend, the gods reside in the ever-present mist where the peaks of the Ko`olau Mountains meet the heavens. Tropical rainfall from this mist is filtered for generations through volcanic rock to become the pure artesian water we source to create our legendary whiskey.

Old Pali Road Whiskey, small batched and handcrafted in Hawaii, Old Pali Road Whiskey is distilled from a distinctive mash of 90% corn and 10% 2-row malted barley, which is then blended with an aged American whiskey and perfectly proofed to 86 proof with pure Hawaiian water, filtered for decades through the volcanic rock of the Ko’olau Range before flowing into an artesian well, creating a beautiful blend that can appeal to every type of drinker.

According to Hawaiian legend, the gods reside in the ever-present mist where the peaks of the Ko`olau Mountains meet the heavens. Tropical rainfall from this mist is filtered for generations through volcanic rock to become the pure artesian water we source to create our legendary whiskey.

Old Pali Road Whiskey, small batched and handcrafted in Hawaii, Old Pali Road Whiskey is distilled from a distinctive mash of 90% corn and 10% 2-row malted barley, which is then blended with an aged American whiskey and perfectly proofed to 86 proof with pure Hawaiian water, filtered for decades through the volcanic rock of the Ko’olau Range before flowing into an artesian well, creating a beautiful blend that can appeal to every type of drinker.

Perfectly balanced with heather honey, sweet caramel, Japanese plum, balanced oak, peat and toffee with hints of sandalwood and green tea. Non chill-filtered at 48% alcohol to keep its natural flavors at maximum. Blended at its peak flavor, rather than a predetermined ratio. As a result, each batch is unique and limited with stocks.

OUR WHISKY

We wanted to celebrate the timeless alcohol tradition of the region by blending a Japanese style whisky that harmonizes Japanese nature and artisanship.

OUR BLEND

We choose rare Japanese malt whiskies, finest malt whiskies from the rest of the world and fuse this unique blend with the highest quality pure spring water from Japan.

OUR CITY

Our story takes place in a truly ancient land, one of spiritual and carnal harmony, in the temples of Nara in Japan. The ancient capital of Japan, Nara holds many temples from the 8th century that imperturbably give the holy capital its power.

OUR SHRINE

Ōmiwa Shrine in Nara is one of Japan's oldest extant Shinto shrines. It is a tutelary shrine of the Japanese alcohol producers. Most well-known alcohol producer families are in Nara and these families have a centuries-old tradition of producing alcohol for Ōmiwa.
The alcohol produced by these families is served as blessings at Shinto temples.

OUR NAME

The Ōmiwa Shrine lies at the foot of Mount Miwa, a holy mountain guarded by the shrine. Mount Miwa has many legends, and has been worshiped from ancient times as a sacred Mountain of the God. Inspired by beautiful breezes coming from the Mountain of the God, we named our whisky KAMIKI whereby "KAMI" means "GOD" and "IKI" means "BREATH".

Maker Notes

Our IYLIA Roble red wine comes from the Mediterranean coast, where the rocky soil and abundant sunshine enable Monastrell, Tempranillo, and Merlot grapes to grow and thrive.

We carefully select each grape during the harvesting process. And we age our wine for 24 months in American oak barrels, and the result is luxuriously bold and smooth. IYLIA Roble is a complex, perfectly full-bodied blend known for its intense earthy flavor.

Color: Deep Cherry Red 

Aroma: Full bodied, silky finish, pleasant taste

Taste: Wood notes, ripe fresh red fruit  

Food Pairing: Rice, roast meat and traditional stews

Best served Chilled

Maker Notes

Our lager is hand-brewed by generationally skilled artisans and is always made with only the finest ingredients to achieve superior quality. We use three malts to deliver our signature flavor profile. Our blend, infused with caramelized notes, is crisp, refreshing, and smooth. This caramel-hued, effervescent brew is only complete after a long maturation process. We don't add any artificial flavors. We use a rigorously chosen selection of clean ingredients: grain, hops, yeast, and water. And good beer is flavorful, not filling. IYLIA's lager is both modern and timeless, and it's a perfect complement, no matter the season. The IYLIA Signature Series is too good to keep bottled up.

IYLIA. It's elegance you can taste. 

Color: Rich Caramel color

Aroma: Perfectly balanced flavor with a long smooth finish

Taste: Balanced, Complex, Crisp, Fruity, tobacco, wood clean finish

The Story 

Se Busca, which means ‘wanted’ in Spanish, is a tribute to the brave women of the Mexican Revolution who stood shoulder to shoulder with men in battle for a new constitution. As unapologetic as our mezcal, these women were the outlaws of their time, earning the titles of Adelitas and Soldaderas (women in the military). Se Busca mezcal is our tribute to their battle cry - a cry proving that in every revolution there is love

Se Busca Mezcal Artesanal Joven

Cooked agave and mesquite on the nose, this young mezcal opens with a palate of nuts, fruit and green vegetables, landing in a sweet, weighted finish with a mellow spicy kick.

Maker Notes

MEXICO IS YOUR LEGACY

El Gran Legado de Vida has achieved an explosion of sensations, with the elegant design of the bottle accompanying this exquisite Tequila. It allows you to imagine the delicacy in which it is elaborated, complementing with its white color of grey and silver nuances. El Gran Legado de Vida came to the market to redefine the view, flavor and texture of 100% Tequila de agave, delighting the most demanding palates.

EL GRAN LEGADO DE VIDA

Of elegant presentation, 100% agave that distills notes aromas and natural flavors of agave. Cooked are acquired by the cooking in masonry furnaces, which in turn maintain the freshness of citrus sensations, inciting to test their flavor of voluptuous and soft profile. It's a legacy that endures through time.

El Gran Legado De Vida shows its character, accompanied by great flavor in each drink. It allows itself to denote the delicate process under which it is elaborated, and in which it is taken care of. Every detail of flavor and quality talks about its story.

The process of elaborating El Gran Legado de Vida begins with the selection of Tequilana Weber azul agaves, with the necessary characteristics to make a tequila of the highest quality, harvested until best maturity conditions are met. Finally led by a slow and harmonious distillation process.

HISTORY

RON COLON’S STORY STARTED IN 2018 WITH TWO BEFRIENDED COLLEAGUES, THURMAN WISE AND PEPIJN JANSSENS. WITH A COMBINED EXPERIENCE OF OVER 20 YEARS WORKING IN THE SPIRITS INDUSTRY, WISE AND JANSSENS SPENT THEIR TIME TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD INTRODUCING BRANDS TO EMERGING MARKETS. IN 2018 THIS JOB TOOK THEM ON A 22-DAY, 16-COUNTRY BARHOP ACROSS LATIN AMERICA, AND IT WAS DURING THIS TRIP THAT EL SALVADOR (“SIVAR” IN SLANG) CAPTURED THEIR ATTENTION.

EL SALVADOR IS THE SMALLEST COUNTRY IN CENTRAL AMERICA, BORDERED BY HONDURAS, GUATEMALA AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN. MANY KNOW EL SALVADOR FOR ITS COMPLEX POLITICAL HISTORY, WHICH INCLUDES A VIOLENT CIVIL WAR FROM 1980-1992. WHAT MOST AREN’T AWARE OF ARE THE MAGNIFICENT VOLCANOES, WORLD-CLASS SURF SPOTS, AND AMAZING PRODUCE - EL SALVADOR PRODUCES SOME OF THE FINEST CANE SUGAR AND COFFEE IN THE WORLD. THIS TRIP SPARKED AN OBSESSION TO CREATE A PRODUCT THAT COULD SHOWCASE THE HONEST, RICH AND COLOURFUL “SIVAR”.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: On the nose, the aromas of tropical fruits are most apparent with fresh banana and sticky pineapple. Adding to this there is a deeper aroma of rich raisins and prunes.

Palate: The palate brings the same tropical fruit notes, but with a developing toasted warm spicy caramel flavour. Balanced with creamy milk chocolate, roasted
almond and dried chewy apricot notes. 

This Hayashi Single Grain whisky beautifully exemplifies a Japanese whisky evolved from rich traditions of the Ryukyu islands. The highest quality indica rice is fermented, as it has been for centuries to make awamori, then rests in barrels amidst the lush Okinawa air, accelerating and invigorating its maturation. The result is a magnificent single grain whisky that expresses a powerful profile with tropical and flavors unique only to the Hayashi name.

Origin: Okinawa, Japan

Mash: 100% Japanese Indica Rice, Black Koji

No caramel color added

Floral and fruity are its features. The flavor is dominated by whisky matured in ex-bourbon cask. Few drops of ex-sherry cask whisky give the complex body and finishing.
Non-chill filtered whisky is bottled at 46%abv to keep the best aroma and palate. No coloring, No caramel adding.
First comes with pure and refreshing white flower, gradually appearing attractive aroma of cane, vanilla, cream and honey. With the warmer climate of Taiwan that brings out the character of malty grain, cedar and angelica sinensis, creates a more subtle but balanced aroma.

In Los Altos, Mexico the heart of Tequila Valley Corzo Distillery has pioneered and patented a distillation process that begins when expert jimadors trim the shoots and stalks from young Highland Blue Weber Agave plants, allowing the plants to focus more of their energy on developing rich and flavorful pias, or hearts. Native to Mexico, Highland Blue Weber Agave plants favor high altitudes and rich, sandy soils. In Los Altos, which is located a mile above sea level and blessed with rich, red soil, Corzo's jimadors harvest the pias at their peak of maturity. After the pias are harvested, they are slowly roasted for five hours in order to extract the their sweet nectar. Corzo uses a longer, slower fermentation cycle as compared to other distilleries, going so far as to play Mozart during fermentation in order to help relax the yeast and provide for a more mellow tequila. After fermentation, the tequila is distilled three times. Corzo's patented distillation process makes large cuts to the distillate to ensure that only the "heart of hearts"is bottled. As a result, each bottle of Corzo Silver takes about 22 pounds agave to make, nearly twice as much as any other tequila! The aggressive cuts also lead to a sweeter, more ripe tequila. Afterwards, the tequila is sparged a process where microscopic air bubbles are introduced into the tequila in order to let it breathe and provide for a smoother taste before being bottled. Designed by Fabien Baron, the French designer whose work includes some of the most iconic perfume bottles of our time, Corzo Silver Tequila's bottle reflects the contemporary style of Mexican architecture. Its strong, rectangular lines and perfume bottle shape hint at the fragrant and full-bodied tequila that are contained inside. If tequila represents the revolutionary spirit of Mexico, Corzo represents Mexico's modern elegance.

About the Brand

The Breckenridge Distillery is the “World’s Highest Distillery”. Founded in 2008, the Breckenridge Distillery is most widely known for its blended bourbon whiskey, a high-rye mash American-style whiskey. Breckenridge Bourbon is one of the most highly awarded crafted bourbons; 4x winner of Best American Blended (2016, 17, 18, and 2019) from the World Whiskies Awards and Bourbon of the Year in 2011 at the Int’l Wine & Spirits Competition, and 2019 Colorado Distillery of the Year at the New York Int’l Spirits Competition. In 2018, Breckenridge Distillery won the coveted Icons of Whisky for Brand Innovator of the Year.

Since coming online in 2008 and releasing its first vodka and bourbon three years later, Breckenridge Distillery has quickly become an award-winning producer of fine spirits, being designated one of the top three bourbons in the U.S. How it all came to be, however, stems from a mix of just the right ingredients, a hint of luck and a deep love for quality whiskey.

Breckenridge Bitter

Hand-harvested alpine herbs mingle with ancient bitter roots and spicy dried fruits in a symphony of aromas and flavors that recall the mystery of old world alchemy. This exquisite aperitif bitter strikes a remarkable balance of alluring aromatics and bittersweet flavors that will inspire the adventurous imbiber to the last sip. Best in Show at the 2014 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition.

The Limited Edition Woodford Reserve Holiday Bottle is made-to-gift and ready to dazzle. This season, wrap up 200 flavor notes for every holiday home bar, Christmas party, and hard-to-shop-for friend. Just like the holidays, Woodford Reserve is a Spectacle for the Senses.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Clean, brilliant honey amber.

NOSE: Heavy with rich dried fruit, hints of mint and oranges covered with a dusting of cocoa. Faint vanilla and tobacco spice.

TASTE: Rich, chewy, rounded and smooth, with complex citrus, cinnamon and cocoa. Toffee, caramel, chocolate and spice notes abound.

FINISH: Silky smooth, almost creamy at first with a long, warm satisfying tail.

Infused with botanicals, spices, and citrus, Batch 22 is a spirit that inhabits and defines a category all its own.

A unique American spin on a traditional Old World aquavit recipe, Batch 22 offers a smoother, more mellow, citrus-and-herb forward drink that’s as versatile as it is delicious. No other liquor or alcohol elevates the flavor profile of a craft cocktail the way Batch 22 does.

Created in a kitchen in L.A. in 2019, this unique aquavit recipe was developed and perfected by three best friends.

Batch 22 is an American aquavit that has its roots in some of the traditional spirits of Northern Europe; we've added our own twists to make it uniquely smooth, warm, and inviting. It’s an aquavit liquor that pairs effortlessly with an infinite variety of mixers and ingredients.

As a mixer, Batch 22 breathes new life into old standards like, the Bloody Mary, the Manhattan, or the Negroni. As a straight sipper, Batch 22 aquavit offers a complex array of aromas and flavors that beg to be quietly contemplated.

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Our namesake is the legendary poet and iconoclast François Villon (born in 1431), who penned some of France’s most enduring works before disappearing in the late 15th century. The poet’s enigmatic views and tumultuous lifestyle are still evocative and modern, centuries after his death, date and place unknown. Like our namesake, we are rebels.

THE BLEND

Crafted in the heart of beautiful southwestern France, Villon represents a revolution of France’s oldest and most renowned spirits.

Villon is distilled and blended according to a unique, closely-guarded family recipe. It’s smooth, balanced and complex, with luxurious aromas of vanilla, spice, and toasted oak.

THE BOTTLE

The Villon experience begins with the bottle. Our stunning black glass bottle is made from high-end, heavyweight glass with silver and white décor. A tarnished silver “snake and dagger” medallion is the centerpiece of the bottle. An eye-catching, heavyweight embossed stopper and gorgeous embossed details on the rear and bottom of the bottle complete a luxurious package that stands apart from any other liquor in your collection.

In our opinion, Villon is best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube, but is equally well-suited to countless cocktails. Visit our Cocktails page to learn more.

Villon Awarded 96 points

“With notes of hazelnut, chocolate, and molasses mingling with dried fruit, vanilla, and spices. It is, in a word, fantastic, either on the rocks or in a cocktail. Don’t miss this one.” - Tasting Panel Magazine (2021)

There is a saying that “Good Things Come in Threes”. “The rule of three” (or if Latin is preferred “omne trium perfectum” suggests things that come in threes are inherently more humorous, satisfying and effective than any other number of things. There is no better illustration of this than in the new release from Lagavulin and Nick Offerman.

Nick is a lover of all things wood, Lagavulin and steak. By combining these three passions, a most delectable and exceptional whisky is born. Introducing Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Charred Oak Cask. This 11 year old Single malt Scotch Whisky has been aged in heavily charred ex-bourbon and ex-red wine casks creating the perfect whisky to accompany any medium-rare steak. With hints of vanilla, red berries, sea salt brine and Lagavulin’s signature smore, this whisky not only shines on its own, but highlights and accentuates those perfect steak flavours.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Peaty, chocolate, treacle, with some red berry notes. A little bit of creaminess comes through, without taking over.

PALATE: Pungent, peaty, woody and spicy, cocoa. Sweet berry notes. Chocolatey and warming on the palate.

FINISH: Warm, lingering, spicy, sensational.

AWARDS: San Francisco World Spirits Competition DOUBLE GOLD 2022

Maker Notes

Our tequila is distilled from 100% Jalisco blue agave, harvested by hand from the bounty of the earth. At Casa Don Ramón, tequila is a passion, a pride, a heritage. We honor this legacy with gratitude and respect for the jimadores and the land they cultivate. From field to flute, every step of Don Ramón is artfully composed by the Maestro Tequilero. Exceptional standards created by the Maestro to cultivate this complex agave elixir, ensures consistency in profile for the discerning palate. Using handcrafted methods perfected over generations, experienced jimadores select the highest quality blue agave, in pursuit of the finest tequila.

Tequila Don Ramón Platinium Cristalino Reposado is double-distilled and rested in American and French oak, resulting in a smooth, delicate taste and robust profile.

Made from 100% Blue Agave from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, this cristalino clear spirit can be described as soft, medium bodied, and woody with complex gourmand notes. The aging process allows the spirit to mellow, taking on a deep and complex character, with a balanced herbal and citrus finish.

After maturation in oak, a complex filtration process removes the most of the liquids golden color and piquancy. This results in an exquisitely smooth taste, and long finish calling for easy-sipping and exquisite cocktails.

AGAVE: 100% Blue agave

AGED: Rested in American and French Oak

COLOR: Cristalino clear with a subtle straw tint

AROMA: Wood, spices, chocolate, cinnamon and soft vanilla

NOTES: Citrus, nuts and vanilla

The decadent flavours of unsweetened dark chocolate, bright black cherry, candied sweet orange peel and a hint of cold-brewed coffee.

Detailed Description

Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur was created with the chocolate lover in mind. Starting with the world's most sumptuous chocolate, this magnificent liqueur was created. You will absolutely love the ultra-velvety texture and not-too-sweet flavor.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Hint of cold-brewed coffee.

Palate: Flavors of unsweetened dark chocolate, bright black cherry, candied sweet orange peel.

Finish: Rich, silky finish.

Distillery Information

GODIVA was founded over 85 years ago in Brussels, Belgium and has grown to become the global leader in premium chocolates. GODIVA is one of the most widely recognized chocolate brands in the world, and one that consumers universally associate with prestige, elegance and quality. From its famous truffles and shell-molded chocolate pieces to its European-style biscuits, gourmet coffees, and hot cocoa, GODIVA Chocolatier is dedicated to excellence and innovation in the Belgian tradition.

Scotti’s Original Springs Private Stock is a limited production, double-barrel bourbon that builds on the brand’s initial 2021 release: Scotti’s Original Springs Straight Bourbon Whiskey. To augment the flavor, the bourbon was aged for one year in a new, charred American white oak barrel and then aged two years in a 4-year-old Rittenhouse Rye barrel. No water was added during the bottling process to keep the bourbon in its purest form and bring out the most intense flavors and aromas possible. As a result, Scotti’s Original Springs Private Stock is barrel strength at 63% ABV.

Flavor Profile

Full mouth feel with layers of vanilla and cocoa, a hint of white pepper and black licorice, and a lingering bold finish of sweet chocolate and caramel.