Is Kirkland Irish whiskey the same as Jameson?

Does that mean that Kirkland Signature Irish Whiskey is Jameson in disguise? No, not necessarily, but, if it was produced at IDL, it likely contains many of the same blending components as Jameson's entry level blended whiskey.
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Who makes Kirkland Irish whiskey?

Alexander Murray works with about 12 distilleries in Scotland like Caol Ila, Tomintoul, Dalmore, Mortlach, Glenrothes, and Tullibardine to fill up private-label bottles at Costco, Trader Joe's, and Total Wine.
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What whiskey is the same as Jameson?

What Whiskey Is Similar To Jameson Whiskey? Sláinte! There are a few old favorites such as Jameson and Bushmills, but newcomers such as Slane Irish Whiskey and Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey provide a serious challenge.
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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.
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What brand is behind Kirkland whiskey?

Big-name brands make some of those Kirkland spirits.

Kirkland Scotch are distilled by either Alexander Murray and Macallan Distillery. Kirkland bourbon and rum is produced by Jim Beam. Kirkland vodka is made from the same water source and by the same employees that Grey Goose uses.
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Is Kirkland vodka the same as 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.
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Where is Kirkland liquor made?

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.
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Is Kirkland whiskey the same as Crown Royal?

Punch was able to find out that Kirkland's Canadian whiskey comes from Crown Royal. As for their bourbon, it's from George Dickel, although it was previously produced by Jim Beam.
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Does Jim Beam make Kirkland bourbon?

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. The distillery where Kirkland tequila is produced is the same place where Cielo tequila is produced.
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What brands of whiskey does Costco sell?

In addition, Costco carries around two dozen leading whisky brands from third parties. These brands include, among others, The Macallan, Glenlivet, Woodford Reserve, Angel's Envy, Makers Mark, Crown Royal and Buffalo Trace. The average Costco store carries around 4,000 SKUs, of which about 220 are alcoholic beverages.
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What can I substitute for Jameson?

Ten Outstanding Irish Whiskeys That Aren't Jameson
  • Redbreast Cask Strength Twelve-Year, $82. ...
  • Bushmills Ten-Year, $50. ...
  • Midleton Very Rare, $140. ...
  • The Tyrconnell, Ten-Year, Sherry Cask Finish, $80. ...
  • Greenore Eight-Year Single-Grain, $46. ...
  • Concannon, $25. ...
  • Midleton Barry Crockett, $250. ...
  • Michael Collins Ten-Year Single Malt, $40.
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What is an alternative to Jameson?

Bushmills (80 proof; $21)

Bushmills is just a touch more complex than Jameson, while also being just a hint smoother. It tastes of grain and honey, flowers and a hint of barley.
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Is Jameson the best Irish whiskey?

What is this? Jameson whiskey is the best selling brand of Irish whiskey in the world, with sales around 31 million bottles annually. This blended whiskey was introduced in 1780 in Dublin by a man named John Jameson. It's made from a blend of single grain and single pot still whiskey.
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Where is Kirkland brand Irish whiskey made?

Yes, Kirkland Irish whiskeys come from Ireland. It is one of the requirements to bear the Irish Whiskey name on its bottle label.
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Who makes Kirkland 7 year old bourbon?

Kirkland Bourbon, released by Costco and produced at Jim Beam American Stillhouse, is named after the town of Kirkland, Washington. This small batch bourbon is bottled at 103 proof, 51.5% ABV.
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Is Costco bourbon good?

The Whiskey Rocks verdict.

Overall, Kirkland Bourbon has a good mouthfeel with a heavy and viscous body. The 92 proof means that the heat is there but never too overwhelming. You will enjoy drinking this bourbon if you like high-proofed bourbons.
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Who makes Costco's vodka?

It goes through six distillation processes before hitting the market. Where does Kirkland get their vodka? Kirkland gets their vodka from LeVecke Corp. It is the registered supplier of vodka for Costco.
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Who makes Sam's Club bourbon?

Unlike other spirits offered by Sam's Club, this cognac is distilled by Louis Royer, a specialist in cognacs. DRAGON ROUGE, a New York branding and design firm, developed Rue 33's brand identity.
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Who makes Trader Joe's Kentucky Bourbon?

On the back of the bottle, the distiller is stated as Bourbon Square Distilling Company, which is one of the names Sazerac has been using over the years.
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What kind of whiskey is Kirkland whiskey?

Stylistically, the Kirkland Signature Tennessee Whiskey falls between Jack Daniels and George Dickel. It's drier than Jack Daniels, but it's sweeter and has more body and palate weight than George Dickel. It has the classic aroma and taste profile of a Tennessee whiskey.
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What is the top rated whiskey?

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  1. Henry Mckenna Single Barrel 10-Year. ...
  2. Glenfiddich 21 Year Gran Reserva. ...
  3. Uncle Nearest 1856. ...
  4. SIA Scotch Whisky. ...
  5. Redbreast 12-Year. ...
  6. Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye. ...
  7. The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old. ...
  8. Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky.
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What is Costco's brand of Crown Royal?

What Is Costco'S Version Of Crown Royal? Kirkland Signature Canadian Blended Whisky is often thought of as a great dupe to Crown Royal in the purple bag. This whiskey offers a comparable price to the name-brand. Costco's Canadian Whisky was tasted in a Buzzfeed blind taste test along with two other spirits.
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What name brand is Kirkland toilet paper?

The Kirkland Signature (Costco) Toilet paper is part of the Toilet paper test program at Consumer Reports.
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Is Kirkland tequila Patron?

No, Kirkland Tequila Silver is not made by Patron. It is made by La Madrileña which is located in Tototlan, Jalisco, Mexico.
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Is Kirkland Canadian whiskey made by Crown Royal?

Luckily, Punch was able to uncover the fact that Kirkland's Canadian whiskey is made by Crown Royal and their bourbon by George Dickel (although it had previously been manufactured by Jim Beam).
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