Cutwater Spirits Old Grove Gin
Cutwater Spirits Old Grove Gin is a San Diego-distilled London Dry-style gin bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) in a 750mL bottle. Vapor distilled with 11 botanicals — juniper, fragrant rose, and locally sourced coriander at the forefront — it is a Gold Medal winner at the 2017 Los Angeles Spirits Competition and arrives gluten free. Buy Cutwater Old Grove Gin online at Del Mesa Liquor for a California gin that stands up in any classic cocktail.
- ABV: 44% (88 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: London Dry-style gin, vapor distilled with 11 botanicals
- Key botanicals: Freshly cracked juniper berries, fragrant rose, locally sourced coriander
- Origin: Distilled and bottled in San Diego, California by Cutwater Spirits
- Awards: Gold Medal, 2017 Los Angeles Spirits Competition
- Dietary: Gluten free
An Old Grove Tribute to the Torrey Pine
Old Grove Gin is named for the Torrey pine groves of the San Diego coast — a tree the brand notes is strangely reminiscent of the juniper that defines the London Dry style. Cutwater vapor distills the spirit, sending vapors through a basket of 11 botanicals rather than steeping them in the pot, which pulls a lighter, cleaner extraction of essential oils. The result sits confidently in the gin aisle with a distinctly San Diego accent, and it is the same base spirit that becomes the Barrel Rested Old Grove Gin in Cutwater's oak-rested expression.
Tasting Notes
Juniper leads, earthy and bold from freshly cracked berries, with rose petal and coriander opening into floral and gently spiced layers. Citrus peel brightness keeps it lifted; the finish is clean and dry with lingering botanical spice. A proper, uncontrived gin that reads closer to classic dry gin than to the softer contemporary styles.
How to Enjoy
This is a cocktail gin first: it is built for a crisp gin and tonic, a dry martini, and a Negroni where its juniper stands up to bitter. Cutwater's own suggested serve, the Eastside, shakes it with lime, simple syrup, mint, and cucumber. It is also excellent simply over ice with a twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Cutwater Old Grove Gin?
Old Grove Gin is bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) in the 750mL bottle.
Is Cutwater Old Grove Gin gluten free?
Yes — the brand lists Old Grove Gin as gluten free.
What is the difference between Old Grove Gin and Barrel Rested Old Grove Gin?
Barrel Rested Old Grove Gin is this same 11-botanical vapor-distilled gin rested for at least two months in new American oak, adding cinnamon, vanilla warmth, and smoky character. Old Grove Gin is the unaged original — brighter, drier, and more classically gin-forward.
Has Cutwater Old Grove Gin won any awards?
Yes — Old Grove Gin won a Gold Medal at the 2017 Los Angeles Spirits Competition.
Whether you are restocking the home bar or tasting San Diego distilling for the first time, Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA ships Cutwater Spirits Old Grove Gin right to your door — order online today and see why this 44% ABV gin took gold.