Cutwater Spirits Gin — Cutwater’s flagship Old Grove Gin — is a vapor-distilled American gin bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) in 750mL. Cutwater is one of the rare RTD brands that distills its own spirits in-house at its San Diego distillery, and its gin is built on eleven botanicals with a deliberate California accent: freshly cracked juniper, rose petals, lemongrass, and locally sourced coriander. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 44% (88 proof) — 750mL; American gin in the London Dry tradition
- Distillation: vapor distillation from a corn base; botanicals in a vapor basket
- Botanicals: eleven, led by juniper, rose petals, lemongrass, and coriander
- Origin: Cutwater Spirits, San Diego, California
- Honors: Gold Medal, 2017 Los Angeles Spirits Competition
The Torrey Pine of Gins
Cutwater’s own copy says it best: “The Torrey Pine. Unique to the semi-arid shores of San Diego, but strangely reminiscent of the Juniper tree that embodies the London Dry style.” Vapor distillation — passing alcohol vapor through a botanical basket rather than steeping — keeps the extraction clean and bright: juniper arrives first, then rose petal and lemongrass, with coriander underneath. The rose petal is the tell that this isn’t an Old World recipe — a floral dimension rare at its price. Browse the full Cutwater Spirits lineup or explore gin.
Tasting Notes
Aroma of juniper with rose petal and a thread of lemongrass; crisp, well-defined juniper on the palate moving into herbal-citrus layers, rose and coriander emerging together; medium finish with black-pepper warmth and a crisp botanical dryness.
How to Enjoy
A natural for Gin & Tonic — Cutwater’s own canned version proves it — or a Martini, Negroni, or Tom Collins. Equally good over ice with tonic and a fresh citrus garnish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cutwater Spirits Gin the same as Old Grove Gin?
Yes — this listing is Cutwater’s Old Grove Gin, its flagship vapor-distilled gin (the live description carries the official Old Grove brand copy).
How is Cutwater gin distilled?
By vapor distillation from a corn base — alcohol vapors pass through a basket of eleven botanicals for a lighter, cleaner extraction.
What does Cutwater gin taste like?
Crisp and botanical: juniper-forward with rose-petal florals, lemongrass citrus, and coriander spice — distinctly Californian.
San Diego’s gin — order Cutwater Spirits Gin online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
