Is Kirkland Tequila at Costco Any Good?

If you thought that CostCo only made liquor of the tequila variety, think again.  This company private labels or custom makes every item under the sun under their famous Kirkland brand.  Here is a list of the other types of spirits you will find made under the Kirkland label when it comes to booze. 

Kirkland Signature American Vodka

The Costco alternative for anyone preferring domestic vodka is Kirkland Signature American Vodka. The cost is less than $20 dollars for a frosted bottle containing 1.75 L. This vodka is distilled six times to ensure ultra-smoothness. The liquor offers a slightly citrus and smooth flavor and a sweet and mild aroma. The tasting rating for this product is Highly Recommended.

Kirkland Signature XO Cognac

The XO in cognac is an abbreviation for extra old. One of the priciest Costco liquors you can buy is Kirkland Signature XO Cognac. The average cost for 750 mL is $50. Kirkland offers a good value in comparison to the $130 price tag for a 750 mL bottle of another brand. Cognac must be aged a minimum of 6 years to be classified as XO. The majority of liquors are aged for at least 20 years.

The liquor is slightly spicy and sweet with an extremely light floral flavor. The end has a hint of spice with enough notes to be certain you have purchased a complex and rich cognac. Kirkland Signature XO Cognac has a rating of 89 points which is just short of Exceptional status and a Tastings rating of Highly Recommended.

Kirkland Signature Blended Scotch Whisky

Alexander Murray & Co. is the manufacturer of Kirkland Signature Blended Scotch Whisky. The color is a rich caramel with scent notes of ginger, cinnamon, vanilla and peat. The flavor has noticeable hints of plums, malt, sugar and orange. This is an extremely basic scotch as opposed to something overly-complicated. Kirkland Original has received a Tasting ranking of Exceptional for a blended scotch whiskey.

Kirkland Signature Blended Canadian Whisky

The price of Kirkland Signature Canadian Blended Whisky is much better than the name brand. This is among the three Costco liquors tested by Buzzfeed in a blind taste test. The participants stated the clarity and color looked exactly the same when visually compared.

There is a harsh flavor burn at the front followed with smokey, maple and sweet finishing notes expected from Candaian whiskey. The amateurs tasting the whiskey were evenly split when determining which was the Costco brand and which was brand name Canadian whiskey.

Tastings have given Kirkland Signature Blended Canadian Whisky an Exceptional rating. In a blind taste test, the whiskey scored 91 points. The price of a 1.75 L bottle is less than $20. The cost of the name brands is between $40 and $45 for the same thing.

Kirkland Signature French Vodka

This was another liquor in the blind taste test from Buzzfeed. The panelists made some interesting comments about the Kirkland brand including it tasted fancier than Grey Goose, deserved to be enjoyed on a rooftop veranda, went down as easy as Kesha and was such a clean vodka it should be purchased with caution because it was almost dangerous.

The rumors Costco is purchasing and rebottling Grey Goose for its own brand are false. The truth is Kirkland Signature French Vodka is made from the same water source used by Grey Goose but from a different well. Numerous blind taste tests have resulted in a lower ranking for grey Goose despite the price being nearly double than Kirkland.

Kirkland Signature French Vodka offers a distinctive viscosity. The medium-weight is silky with similarities to white wine. The flavor is bright and clean while offering a subtle sweetness. The cost of a 1.75 L bottle is roughly $25.

24 Year aged Kirkland Signature Blended Scotch Whisky

Kirkland Signature Blended Scotch is a good purchase, and 24 Year aged Kirkland Signature Blended Scotch Whisky is its cousin. The cost of a 750 mL bottle is approximately $70. The flavor is heavy with oak and includes subtle flavors that are preferable for many whiskey drinkers.

Kirkland eliminates the need to pay triple-digits for a bottle of aged scotch whiskey. Although the Kirkland brand might not be suitable for true whiskey connoisseurs, the average individual will appreciate the lower price and enjoy making a smarter purchase.

7-Year Small Batch Kirkland Signature Bourbon

There are several different rumors as to where 7-Year Small Batch Kirkland Signature Bourbon is made. This includes the Frankfort, Kentucky Buffalo Trace distillery, George Dickel and Jim Beam. The alcohol volume is 51.5 percent resulting in a strong flavor. The lack of spicy and sweet notes provide the bourbon with an interesting taste. The Costco Kirkland brand offers a less expensive option for good bourbon.

Kirkland Signature Irish Cream Liqueur

The reason so many Costco liquors are popular is that it is nearly impossible to distinguish them from the brand names with considerably higher price tags. There are two key reasons Kirkland Signature Irish Cream Liqueur is popular. First, the cost of a 1.7 L bottle is about $15. Second, the flavor is better than the brand names due to the more balanced, less harsh and smoother flavor.

Only one sniff of Kirkland Irish Cream is necessary to detect the aromas of Irish whiskey, cream and cocoa. The flavor of the liquor is very sweet and extremely smooth. Most people taste notes very similar to chocolate, hazelnut, candy and caramel. The inherent sweetness of Kirkland Irish Cream makes it ideal to serve over ice or chilled.

Kirkland Signature London Dry Gin

The cost of Kirkland Signature London Dry Gin is approximately $25 for 1.7 L. The Kirkland brand offers a light, dry, crisp and satiny body. The medium-length finish is effortless.

Kirkland Signature Spiced Rum

The final liquor included in the blind taste test from Buzzfeed is Signature Spiced Rum. The panelists compared Kirkland to Captain Morgan Spiced Rum. The comparison of the panelists was Kirkland offered a sweeter and darker taste similar to that of a gingerbread man. The price of 1.75 L is approximately $20.