Cutler’s Artisan Spirits Stagecoach True American Whiskey
Cutler's Artisan Spirits Stagecoach True American Whiskey is an 80-proof (40% ABV) blend from the Cutler's Artisan Distillery in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone — high-rye mashbill bourbon married with high-corn mashbill whiskey aged 8 years. "Stagecoach" is a tribute to the Old West, a whiskey "reminiscent of the whiskies that once hitched rides on old stagecoaches." This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL (a 375mL also exists)
- Blend: high-rye bourbon + high-corn whiskey (8 years per Keg N Bottle/Wooden Cork/BottleBuzz — Del Mesa's own listing says 7)
- Distillery: Cutler's Artisan Distillery, Santa Barbara, California
- Mash bills: percentages not disclosed — omitted
A Frontier Tribute from the Funk Zone
Cutler's Artisan Spirits is a small craft distillery in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone, and Stagecoach is its love letter to the frontier era — the kind of whiskey that rode west in a wagon. Blending multiple stocks lets the distillery balance the spice of high-rye bourbon against the mellow depth of long-rested high-corn whiskey. The 8-year figure for the corn component comes from three retailers; Del Mesa's own page says 7, so Laurence's bottle read is the tiebreaker.
Tasting Notes
Retailer-published notes describe soft vanilla and baking spice (Keg N Bottle), with vanilla, caramel, and light oak balanced by a touch of spice (BottleBuzz).
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water to open the spice. Santa Barbara craft whiskey is a niche worth exploring — browse American whiskey or more from Cutler's Artisan Spirits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Stagecoach" refer to? The brand's tribute to Old West frontier whiskey.
Is it a bourbon? It is labeled True American Whiskey — a blend of high-rye bourbon and high-corn whiskey.
How old is it? Most retailers state the high-corn component is 8 years old; Del Mesa's listing says 7.
Where is it made? Santa Barbara, California.
For a taste of the frontier with California craft behind it, buy Cutler's Stagecoach True American Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.