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Anyone have experience with the Kirkland's Signature (Costco) liquors?
Posted on 8/24/15 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 8/24/15 at 7:36 pm
So far I've been rather impressed.
My purchase impressions.
Vodka:
To me, this is primarily a mixer with club soda or tonic w/ limes.
Their American Vodka (distilled 6x) is a bit astringent on the nose, but pleasantly, slightly sweet with very little burn. ~14$/1.75l
Their imported French vodka (distilled 5x) is similar, with a bit nuttier front, a pleasant mouthfeel, and a delicate sweetness. I bought this one for the obnoxiously GIANT bottle and haven't been disappointed. Better than grey goose or comparable French Vodkas. ~20$/1.75l
Gin:
It's...well it's gin. Good gin for the price point. The juniper, sage and vanilla are at the forefront with cinnamon, citrus and mint having a little fisticuffs at the end. Not my favorite gin, but just fine for Gin and Tonics. ~20$/1.75l
Bourbon:
Their premium small batch bourbon (7 years) left something to be desired. Sure, the oak and spice are there but its got more burn than I like. Nothing awful for the price but nothing special either. You could do better for a little more. ~22$/750ml
Rum:
Great buy. It's buttery front is followed by a smooth spice and creamy mouthfeel with strong, but not cloying, sweetness. This would be an excellent mixer, or does fine in the rocks with ice to sip. At the price it's hard to beat. Easily equals Captain Morgan. ~15$/1.75l
There are many I've not tried yet but look forward to. Especially some of their VERY reasonably priced scotch offerings.
Anyone have any input on their selections?
My purchase impressions.
Vodka:
To me, this is primarily a mixer with club soda or tonic w/ limes.
Their American Vodka (distilled 6x) is a bit astringent on the nose, but pleasantly, slightly sweet with very little burn. ~14$/1.75l
Their imported French vodka (distilled 5x) is similar, with a bit nuttier front, a pleasant mouthfeel, and a delicate sweetness. I bought this one for the obnoxiously GIANT bottle and haven't been disappointed. Better than grey goose or comparable French Vodkas. ~20$/1.75l
Gin:
It's...well it's gin. Good gin for the price point. The juniper, sage and vanilla are at the forefront with cinnamon, citrus and mint having a little fisticuffs at the end. Not my favorite gin, but just fine for Gin and Tonics. ~20$/1.75l
Bourbon:
Their premium small batch bourbon (7 years) left something to be desired. Sure, the oak and spice are there but its got more burn than I like. Nothing awful for the price but nothing special either. You could do better for a little more. ~22$/750ml
Rum:
Great buy. It's buttery front is followed by a smooth spice and creamy mouthfeel with strong, but not cloying, sweetness. This would be an excellent mixer, or does fine in the rocks with ice to sip. At the price it's hard to beat. Easily equals Captain Morgan. ~15$/1.75l
There are many I've not tried yet but look forward to. Especially some of their VERY reasonably priced scotch offerings.
Anyone have any input on their selections?
This post was edited on 8/24/15 at 7:39 pm
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Posted on 8/24/15 at 7:39 pm to fr33manator
Their reposado tequila is very good. I've heard rumors that their vodka is the same a grey goose, but haven't had it.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 7:47 pm to LNCHBOX
Posted on 8/24/15 at 7:49 pm to OU812
Posted on 8/24/15 at 7:55 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:
Their reposado tequila is very good. I've heard rumors that their vodka is the same a grey goose, but haven't had it.
The tequila is really good for the price point...
Posted on 8/24/15 at 7:58 pm to fr33manator
The kirklands liquor is great. Game changer for those who have guests often.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 8:10 pm to Fun Bunch
I've bought the tequila (very good) and bourbon (good). All good for the price point. Good everyday liquor.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 8:13 pm to Buck Dancer
We started to buy Kirkland brand for tailgates last year and had nothing but positive responses. The bourbon is surprisingly good.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 8:15 pm to fr33manator
The highland 18yr sm scotch for 37 bucks is awesome, but thats long gone by a year. I have not tried the blends they currently have.
For 20 bucks the tequila is a good buy, I also stock the french vodka in my bar
For 20 bucks the tequila is a good buy, I also stock the french vodka in my bar
Posted on 8/24/15 at 8:57 pm to fr33manator
The Kirkland brand malbec is pretty good, too. Especially for the price.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 9:00 pm to fr33manator
Got damn son you be gettin drunk huh?
Posted on 8/24/15 at 9:29 pm to zelman
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by zelman
Got damn son you be gettin drunk huh?
Eh, not really.
I keep 106+ bottles of wine on hand,
60+ bottles of various liquors, 20+ bottles of single malt scotch, and lots of craft beers.
I have a drink or three most nights if I'm home without kids.
I'm a host. If you want something, I can almost assuredly get it.
But it's not enough. I need more room and more booze.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 9:34 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:
good. I've heard rumors that their vodka is the same a grey goose, but haven't had it.
Grey goose is well marketed crap so that's not surprising
Posted on 8/25/15 at 9:06 am to fr33manator
quote:
Bourbon:
Their premium small batch bourbon (7 years) left something to be desired. Sure, the oak and spice are there but its got more burn than I like. Nothing awful for the price but nothing special either. You could do better for a little more. ~22$/750ml
I was not a fan of this at all. I bought it because it seemed like a good value and will not buy it again. After doing a side by side blind taste test against Jim Beam with some friends, Jim Beam was much better for all 3 of us.
Posted on 8/25/15 at 9:09 am to fr33manator
I put the clear tequila in an empty Patron bottle and the blended whiskey in an empty Special Reserve bottle at my new Years parties. People always think I put out top shelf liquor....If they only knew... And that Piere Joulet bottle is the same one every year.... refill it with Cooks. 
#cheapskate
#cheapskate 
Posted on 8/25/15 at 10:40 am to fr33manator
quote:
Their premium small batch bourbon (7 years) left something to be desired. Sure, the oak and spice are there but its got more burn than I like. Nothing awful for the price but nothing special either. You could do better for a little more. ~22$/750ml
Is this the Woodford Reserve knockoff? I've wanted to try it for a while, and was planning to buy some for tailgating season.
Posted on 8/25/15 at 10:42 am to Napoleon
quote:
I put the clear tequila in an empty Patron bottle and the blended whiskey in an empty Special Reserve bottle at my new Years parties
Posted on 8/25/15 at 11:52 am to fr33manator
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Easily equals Captain Morgan
It's 92 proof. It easily equals Sailor Jerry and curbstomps the Captain.
Posted on 8/25/15 at 11:57 am to fr33manator
The rum is an excellent buy. It has become our go to rum for mixers or even just over ice. It has a bit higher proof and is a bit sweeter than Captain's and I like that.
Posted on 8/25/15 at 3:00 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:
I've heard rumors that their vodka is the same a grey goose, but haven't had it.
Not exactly; it's made in the same town as Grey Goose. Great buy for the price.
The Canadian and Rum are, without question, quality products and are a fantastic value.
Haven't tried the tequila yet but see a lot of recommendations in the thread...will put it on the list!
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