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Whiskey Review: J.H. Cutter Whisky

We review J.H. Cutter, a blended American whiskey out of San Francisco that was put together by those also behind the Old Potrero whiskies.

OVERALL RATING

6
$50.00
  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Tasting Notes

About:

96 proof, 73% sourced bourbon from Kentucky bourbon distillers aged 4.5 years, 17% Old Potrero 18th Century Style Rye Whiskey aged a minimum of 3.25 years and 10% Old Potrero Port Finish Rye Whiskey aged 4 years, goes for around $50 a bottle.
Appearance:
Yellowish ochre, toasted turmeric, a freshly stained deck in the noon sun.
Nose:
Fruity: Heavy on the pear, light on the mango. But it doesn’t smell like artificial fruit. Actually, no: I take that back. It is kind of artificial. You know what it smells like? The light blue marker on the scented marker set I had in third grade—which was supposed to be mango-scented and was my first exposure even to the word mango. Proust had his Madeline, I have my whiskey. Seems fitting. Also: Powdered cocoa. Also: macadamia nuts. All very pleasing, really.
Palate:
This starts off very smooth, also pear-like. The mouthfeel is pleasant. But then…it finishes with a weird mix of anise and peat, and a little heat. Some like peat and anise. I find those flavors…less pleasing. It has a finish, to me, like a restaurant mint you grab while exiting the joint and then aren’t happy you put in your mouth.
Finish:
Comments:
If you like strong fennel or black licorice, this is totally your jam. But I was sad. Because I liked Old Potrero, and I think this is a well-made whiskey, but it just didn’t send me. In fact, I wanted to taste something soon after to get its taste out of my mouth. Maybe some ice or water would tamp down the fire, but I honestly didn’t like the flavor enough to want to try.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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