Cutwater White Russian (12oz X 4pk) Cans

Cutwater White Russian (12oz X 4pk) Cans

This expression earned 96 points from Tastings.com in January 2022, placing it among the highest-rated RTD cocktails on the market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 13% (26 proof)  |  Origin: San Diego, California  |  Style: Ready-to-Drink Cocktail  |  Distillery: Cutwater Spirits

Production & Heritage

Cutwater Spirits operates out of San Diego, California, where it distills, blends, and cans its full lineup of RTD cocktails under one roof. The vodka at the core of this White Russian is distilled from corn and filtered 15 times before being blended with coffee cream liqueur. Each 12oz can contains two full shots of vodka, putting the ABV at 13% — roughly double the strength of many competing ready-to-drink offerings. By controlling every step from distillation through canning, Cutwater maintains batch-to-batch consistency that a home-poured cocktail rarely achieves.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Coffee liqueur leads the nose, followed by waves of vanilla and a gentle dairy sweetness. There is no harsh alcohol burn despite the higher ABV.

Taste: The entry is creamy without being overly thick, transitioning quickly to well-balanced coffee and chocolate notes at mid-palate. The corn-distilled vodka is present and potent yet never overwhelms the coffee liqueur, keeping the two components in equilibrium through the peak.

Finish: Medium in length with lingering vanilla and a subtle bittersweet coffee fade. The texture stays smooth and clean rather than coating or cloying.

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