Cutwater Rum Hurricane – A Tropical Storm of Flavor
Short History
The Hurricane was born in the 1940s at the legendary Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans, created as a creative way to feature a surplus of rum. Cutwater Spirits captured that “Crescent City” magic by crafting a version that emphasizes real fruit and premium spirits over neon-colored syrups. By blending their own award-winning rums with a vibrant mix of passion fruit and citrus, Cutwater created a “Bar-Quality Hurricane” that is as bold and spirited as the city that inspired it.
Key Features
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Dual-Rum Blend: Crafted with a sophisticated mix of Cutwater’s White Rum and Barrel-Aged Rum, providing a balance of clean spirit and deep, woody complexity.
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Potent Proof: At a robust 12.5% ABV, this cocktail delivers the authentic “NOLA Strength” experience in every 12oz can.
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Tropical Fruit Trio: A masterful blend of passion fruit, orange, and lime juices for a layered, sweet-and-tart profile.
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Natural Ingredients: Made with real cane sugar and natural colors, avoiding the overly artificial taste found in many “party” drinks.
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Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free, ensuring a high-quality experience for all cocktail enthusiasts.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: An exotic and inviting explosion of bright passion fruit and zesty orange, with a sweet, dark sugar undertone from the aged rum.
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Palate: Bold and juicy. The initial wave of tropical fruit sweetness is perfectly balanced by the tartness of lime and the smooth, vanilla-oak notes of the rum blend.
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Finish: Long and warming with a pleasant fruity linger and a clean, spirited dry-down.
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Visual: Pours a beautiful, sunset-orange hue that looks iconic in a traditional hurricane glass over crushed ice.
Awards & Accolades
As a key player in the most awarded canned cocktail brand in the U.S., the Rum Hurricane consistently earns high marks for its authentic flavor profile:
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Gold Medal: 2025 TAG Global Spirits Awards.
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Double Gold: 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
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92 Points: Tasting Panel Magazine.
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Platinum Medal: 2024 ASCOT Awards.
Overall Expression
The Cutwater Rum Hurricane is “Festive, Bold, and Tropical.” It is a “Vacation-Ready” cocktail that doesn’t hold back on flavor or strength. Designed for those who want to bring a little bit of Mardi Gras to the beach, boat, or backyard, it offers a “Sophisticated Fruit Punch” experience for the adult palate. It is the ultimate “Party in a Can”—refreshing enough for a sunny day but strong enough to be a serious cocktail.
