Cutwater Spirits
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UnclaimedCutwater Spirits is an award-winning craft spirits brand that pioneered the canned cocktail category, distilling spirits such as whiskeys, vodka, gin, rums, tequilas and liqueurs and incorporating them into its canned lineup.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Cutwater Spirits is an award-winning craft spirits brand that pioneered the canned cocktail category. It distills a portfolio of spirits including whiskeys, vodka, gin, rums, tequilas and liqueurs and incorporates them into its canned lineup. The brand was grown from a passion project by founder and master distiller Yuseff Cherney, who began making spirits as a hobby in the back of his brewery and custom-built his first pot still from an old beer fermenter. Cutwater operates a tasting room and kitchen in San Diego, California.
History
Cutwater Spirits began as a passion project of founder and master distiller Yuseff Cherney, who started making spirits as a hobby in the back of his brewery. He custom-built his first pot still from an old beer fermenter to distill rum, vodka, gin, whiskey and more. Driven by his experimental nature and commitment to quality, Yuseff and his team grew Cutwater Spirits into an award-winning craft spirits brand. He pioneered a category with the introduction of Cutwater's canned classic cocktails. Yuseff can still be found at the brand's production facility in San Diego, focused on perfecting recipes for Cutwater's ever-expanding range of spirits and canned cocktail offerings.
Products and positioning
Award-winning and adventure-ready craft spirits brand; pioneered the canned cocktail category.
Canned classic cocktails
Cutwater's canned cocktail lineup, a category the brand pioneered.
Lime Margarita
A Cutwater canned cocktail discussed by Head of Innovation Gwen Conley.
Tiki Rum Mai Tai
A perfectly mixed Tiki Rum Mai Tai featuring Cutwater's award-winning rum.
Recent events
Reported
Cutwater announces slim-can cocktail lineup[3]
Cutwater Spirits announced plans to expand its portfolio with a new assortment of cocktails in 12 oz slim cans, including Ranch Waters, Rum Mojitos and Vodka Sodas.
Reported
Cutwater launches Orange Vodka Smash and Huckleberry Vodka Spritz[4]
Cutwater announced the launch of Orange Vodka Smash and Huckleberry Vodka Spritz, canned cocktails available in select states.
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