Is Costco vodka actually Grey Goose?

Our ruling: False. All current evidence indicates that Kirkland Signature French Vodka, nor any other products sold by Costco, are in any way affiliated with the Grey Goose brand. While the brands may have some similar ingredients and distillation practices, these are not coordinated efforts.

Is Kirkland vodka like Grey Goose?

The Kirkland Signature French Vodka would often beat the pricier brand of Grey Goose in blind tastings. Described as a silky and bright liquor, it is available in the same size bottle of Grey Goose but with a much more affordable price of around $25.

What is Kirkland brand vodka?

Product Description. From field to bottle Kirkland Signature American Vodka uses only the finest 100% American heartland grains and pure spring water to create this special vodka. American grain is loaded into a cooking chamber and blended with purified spring water before being heated to convert starch into sugar.

What is Kirkland brand vodka made from?

Kirkland's French vodka, according to Vice's Munchies column, is made from water that comes from the same Gensac Springs in France's cognac region where Grey Goose gets their own water — although the pricier brand does, of course, claim to use an "exclusive" well, as well as using wheat milled via a proprietary method.

What kind of vodka does Costco use?

You can find both the French and American Kirkland Signature Vodka in the Costco liquor store. The item number for the French Kirkland Signature Vodka is the 999910 and the number for the American Kirkland Signature Vodka is 349025.

Costco vs. Grey Goose Vodka Blind Taste Test!

Who owns Grey Goose?

GREY GOOSE was created in 1997 by Sidney Frank and the brand's Maître de Chai (Cellar Master), Francois Thibault. It was acquired by Bacardi in 2004.

Does Kirkland vodka have sugar in it?

There are no sugar, carbs, fiber, cholesterol, fat, sodium, vitamins, or minerals in vodka. All of the calories come from the alcohol itself.

Is Kirkland vodka made from corn?

Kirkland American Vodka is the Costco label vodka. It's "distilled six times" from an undisclosed base or distillery. Distilled from any agricultural product, most commonly grains or potatoes. Typically distilled to 95% ABV.

Who makes Tito's vodka?

Tito's Handmade Vodka is distilled and bottled by Fifth Generation Inc. in Austin, Texas on the very same land where the whole venture started.

Is Kirkland vodka the same as Titos?

For those unfamiliar with the Costco vodkas, the simplest way to differentiate between the two is by comparing them to their more well-known counterparts. The French vodka is commonly likened to Grey Goose, while the American version is said to mimic Tito's.

What tequila is Kirkland brand?

Kirkland Signature American Vodka is made by two distilleries in Mexico – La Madrileña and Fabrica de Tequilas Finos.

Who makes Kirkland whiskey for Costco?

There are two distilleries that produce Kirkland Scotch: Alexander Murray and Macallan. A bourbon and rum are produced by Jim Beam under the Kirkland brand. In addition to using the same water source and the same employees, Kirkland vodka also uses the same manufacturing process used by Grey Goose.

Who makes Costco tequila silver?

A distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, Fabrica de Tequilas Finos, actually makes the Tequila Anejo sold at Costcos according to RV and Playa.

Is Kirkland Canadian whiskey made by Crown Royal?

Kirkland Signature Blended Canadian Whisky

The expert's opinion: While Jensen says this this “has a little more spice than in a Crown Royal,” overall it's “thin, dry, and high pitched.” He admits he's not a huge fan of Canadian whiskeys on the whole, but his guess is that it's produced by Crown Royal.

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Why is Tito's vodka different?

Tito's is very intentionally made from corn.

But Tito's chooses corn for a very specific reason: It's easy to get and is economically viable, as the local crop is fit only for cattle before the brand works its magic (distilling its corn mash six times).

What vodkas are distilled six times?

Can vodka make you gain weight?

Alcohol can cause weight gain in four ways: it stops your body from burning fat, it's high in kilojoules, it can make you feel hungry , and it can lead to poor food choices.

Does Kirkland vodka have carbs?

The vodka does not contain any sugar, carbs, fiber, cholesterol, fat, sodium, vitamins, or minerals.

Where is Kirkland vodka made?

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which regulates the sale and importation of alcohol, has approved only one Certificate of Label Approval for Kirkland Signature vodka. That certificate states the brand is produced by the LeVecke Corp. in Mira Loma, California.

What is Jay Z's vodka?

Jay-Z launched Armand de Brignac and Diddy has a deal with Diageo's Ciroc vodka.

Why is Grey Goose expensive?

Why is Grey Goose so expensive? Grey Goose's price point comes from the premium ingredients and thorough distillation process that goes into every bottle. It's made entirely in France from harvesting to bottling and uses single-origin Picardie winter wheat and natural spring water from Gensac-la-Pallue.