Is Costco vodka Russian?

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.

Where does Costco get its vodka from?

Kirkland Signature Vodka

And while the manufacturer of Kirkland's Signature Vodka does distill the vodka from Grey Goose's same water source in Cognac, France, according to a comprehensive article in Munchies, Goose told the publication that it gets its water from an exclusive well.

Is Kirkland vodka Russian?

One of the reasons for all the attention is how Kirkland's French Vodka frequently defeated Grey Goose in blind taste tests. Or the process that makes Kirkland American Vodka taste like the domestically made Tito's Vodka. This product is available in two different bottles only at Costco.

Who makes the vodka for Costco?

They have issued one and only one Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) for Kirkland-branded vodka of any type, and that certificate states that all Kirkland vodkas from 2005 on (the database only permits a 15-year search parameter) have been produced by the Levecke Corporation in Mira Loma, California.

What is Kirkland brand vodka made from?

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.

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What vodka is Russian?

Stoli. Stoli Vodka, formerly called Stolichnaya Vodka, used to be from Russia… that is until its owner Yuri Shefler was exiled from the country two decades ago.

Is Costco vodka actually Grey Goose?

A tale of two Kirkland vodkas

Topping the list, however, was Kirkland's French (red label) vodka, perhaps one of Costco's all-time best buys. While it is not actually repackaged Grey Goose, it is sourced from the same waters — the Gensac Springs in France's Cognac region (via Vice).

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.

Which Costco vodka is like Grey Goose?

But if that is the case, perhaps it explains what's going on with Costco's Kirkland vodka, which is some people believe it's secretly made by Grey Goose.

Is all vodka made in Russia?

According to the market-research firm ISWR, only around 14% of the global vodka supply is produced in the country, and that's mostly consumed by Russians. Data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States shows that just 1.2% of U.S. vodka imports came from Russia in the first half of 2021.

Is Smirnoff vodka made in Russia?

Smirnoff vodka was originally produced in Russia but is now owned by British beverage company Diageo. It is no longer made in Russia.

What is Kirkland vodka compared to?

When it comes to alcohol, Kirkland-brand vodka is considered just as good as Grey Goose, which is even higher praise than their ice cream competing with the mighty B&J. If you ask certain people, it's actually the same stuff, just packaged differently and sold for a fraction of the price.

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.

Where is Stolichnaya made?

In Russia, Stolichnaya Vodka is state-owned and that "Stoli" will keep the full name. But for most of the rest of the world, the United States included, Stolichnaya Vodka is produced in Latvia by the Luxembourg-based Stoli Group, controlled by the exiled Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler.

Where is GREY Goose vodka made?

GREY GOOSE vodka is distilled in the gastronomy capital of the world, France, using the traditions of the Maître de Chai with only two ingredients – single-origin Picardie winter wheat and natural spring water.

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.

Is Tito's top shelf?

Names like Absolut, Ketel One, Van Gogh, and Tito's are among the most popular top-shelf vodkas on the market. These may be "premium" brands, but they're also reasonably priced.

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.

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).

Where is Sam's Club vodka made?

Expertly crafted in Kentucky from American corn, every sip of Member's Mark Vodka has been distilled six times over for a smooth, clean taste.

What vodka is the same as Tito's?

Smirnoff No. 21 was touted for its easily recognizable bottle and its adaptability in a large cadre of cocktails, and, in a VinePair blind tasting, was the favorite when matched against Tito's.

Where is Ciroc vodka made?

It is the fine French grapes and the fifth distillation at the historic Maison Villevert Distillery in the South of France that gives CÎROC Vodka a distinctive flavour with an exceptionally fresh, citrus taste. Fine French grapes are specially selected for harvest and made into a wine.

Where is Belvedere made?

Belvedere is created by a collective - a family of employees who distill Belvedere in its hometown of Zyrardów in Poland. Belvedere only sources its Polska rye locally, working closely with eight agricultural partners allowing 100% traceability of the grains.

Where is Absolut made?

Absolut is quintessentially Swedish vodka. It is manufactured in the southern Swedish region of 'Scania' (Skåne in Swedish), and more specifically, in the small towns of Nöbbelöv and Åhus. What's more, Absolut is also made exclusively with grain from southern Sweden.