Cutwater Spirits Devil's Share Bourbon Whiskey
Cutwater Spirits Devil's Share Bourbon Whiskey is a California small-batch bourbon, distilled and bottled in San Diego by Cutwater Spirits, aged four years and bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 750mL bottle. Only the heart of each small batch is selected, and the bourbon matures in virgin, heavily charred American oak barrels — delivering cinnamon, tobacco, oak, and vanilla on a robust, earthy frame. Order Cutwater Devil's Share Bourbon online from Del Mesa Liquor and taste San Diego's answer to classic bourbon.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 4 years
- Casks: Virgin, heavily charred American oak barrels
- Style: Small-batch bourbon — only the heart of each batch selected
- Origin: Distilled and bottled in San Diego, California by Cutwater Spirits
- Awards: Gold, 2019 and 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The Devil's Share of a San Diego Small Batch
Cutwater began as the distilling arm of Ballast Point Brewing and grew into one of San Diego's most awarded distilleries, and Devil's Share is its flagship bourbon. Rather than sourcing whiskey, Cutwater distills the bourbon in-house on its own stills and ages it in new, heavily charred 53-gallon American oak — a process the brand describes as "not defined by geography, but by taste." Gold medals at the 2019 and 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition back the claim, and it stands tall among the distillery's full Cutwater Spirits whiskey range.
Tasting Notes
Cinnamon, tobacco leaf, toasted oak, and vanilla open the nose. The palate is robust and earthy, carrying caramel and vanilla cream through a malt-tinged mid-palate — a fingerprint of Cutwater's brewing roots. The finish is long and warming with lingering spice, the 92 proof showing as heat rather than bite. It drinks like a serious sipping American whiskey built for slow pours.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water in a Glencairn is the full experience; a large ice cube works for a longer, mellower pour. In cocktails, it anchors a classic Old Fashioned or a Boulevardier with real authority — the charred-oak backbone carries through vermouth and bitters without getting lost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cutwater Devil's Share Bourbon made in Kentucky?
No. Devil's Share is distilled and bottled in San Diego, California by Cutwater Spirits. The label reads "California Small Batch," and the brand positions it as a bourbon defined by taste rather than geography.
What proof is Devil's Share Bourbon?
It is bottled at 46% ABV, or 92 proof.
How old is Cutwater Devil's Share Bourbon?
The bottle carries an "Aged Four Years" statement, and the whiskey matures in virgin, heavily charred American oak barrels.
What does Cutwater Devil's Share Bourbon taste like?
Expect cinnamon, tobacco, and toasted oak on the nose with a robust, earthy palate of caramel and vanilla cream and a long, spicy finish.
For a San Diego-distilled bourbon with the medals to prove itself, Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA has you covered — order Cutwater Spirits Devil's Share Bourbon Whiskey online and pour a glass of California small-batch craftsmanship.