Hard Cut Vodka is a 90-proof (45% ABV) potato vodka launched by Dolph Lundgren and Emma Krokdal in March 2025. The launch announcement listed a suggested retail price of $29.99 for a 700 ml bottle; Broadway Spirits displayed the same size for $33.99 USD on October 8, 2026, and also listed a 1-liter option. The official Hard Cut shop offers online sales and limited signed or engraved bundles. Prices, stock and shipping eligibility can change, so check the seller’s checkout page before ordering.
What is Hard Cut Vodka?
Hard Cut is described by its company as an American-made vodka distilled in Idaho from potatoes and made with Rocky Mountain water. It is bottled at 90 proof, or 45% alcohol by volume. The brand announced the launch on March 18, 2025, identifying Lundgren as founder and chairman and Krokdal as co-founder.
The launch announcement describes notes of green apple, fennel bulb, roasted potato and butterscotch, with a creamy palate and smooth finish. Those are the company’s tasting descriptions, not independent tasting findings. The announcement also names bartender Philip Duff as Director of Vodka and industry veteran Steve Luttmann as partners in the project, and identifies Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as its preferred U.S. distribution partner.
What did Dolph Lundgren say about creating it?
In the March 18, 2025 launch release, Lundgren connected the project to his background in chemical engineering and his experience as an actor, and said he and Krokdal wanted to make a vodka they enjoyed drinking on the rocks. The company-issued release quotes him:
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“From earning my Master’s in Chemical Engineering, to taking on Rocky on the big screen, I’ve always believed in pushing the limits, striving for the best in all I do,” says Dolph Lundgren, Founder and Chairman of Hard Cut Vodka. “My wife, Emma, and I enjoy vodka on the rocks, and after trying dozens of brands, we decided we needed to create the perfect liquid for a vodka world gone soft. Enter Hard Cut Vodka.”
A June 2025 Spirits Business interview is indexed with a brief excerpt saying Lundgren chose vodka over other spirits popular with celebrity brands and enjoys it over ice. The full article was not accessible for verification, so no further interview details or quotations can be confirmed here.
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The launch release gave a suggested retail price, or MSRP, of $29.99 for a 700 ml bottle. That is the historical launch price, not a guarantee of the price now. Broadway Spirits displayed a price of $33.99 USD for a 700 ml bottle when checked on October 8, 2026. The retailer also listed a 1-liter option, but the available information does not establish its price here.
| Seller or price reference | What was listed | Price information |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Cut launch announcement, March 18, 2025 | 700 ml bottle; suggested retail price | $29.99 MSRP at launch |
| Broadway Spirits, displayed October 8, 2026 | 700 ml and 1-liter size choices | $33.99 USD displayed for the 700 ml bottle; confirm the selected size and checkout total |
| Official Hard Cut USA shop | Vodka and limited signed or engraved multi-bottle bundles | A standard single-bottle price was not visible in the shop information reviewed; check the current listing |
These figures refer to different sellers and dates. Shipping, taxes, delivery restrictions and the selected bottle size can affect the amount paid; the checkout page is the relevant place to confirm the total and whether delivery is available to your address.
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Where can you buy Hard Cut Vodka online?
Official Hard Cut shop
The brand’s U.S. shop offers the vodka and describes limited multi-bottle promotions that may include a signed or engraved bottle. Check the current product listing for the offer details, stock and final price; the standard single-bottle price was not visible in the shop information reviewed.
Broadway Spirits
Broadway Spirits lists Hard Cut Vodka online in 700 ml and 1-liter options. Its displayed $33.99 USD price was for the 700 ml bottle on October 8, 2026. Confirm the price for your chosen size, whether the item is in stock, and whether the retailer ships to your location.
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Alcohol sales and delivery depend on local rules and retailer eligibility. Availability at either seller is not a guarantee that a purchase can be shipped to every address.
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