Is Kirkland vodka Russian?

It is only the French vodka that is really comparable to Grey Goose, and what's more, Grey Goose categorically denies the rumors, as does the Bacardi brand that owns Grey Goose, according to Thrillist.
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Where does Kirkland vodka come from?

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.
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Is Costco vodka Russian?

The Kirkland Signature American brand went through six distillation processes at Mira Loma, California – where the Levecke Corp is. On the other hand, the Gayant Distillery made the French version of the Kirkland brand with distillation techniques sourced from the famous neighboring Cognac houses.
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Is Kirkland vodka French?

I found an article on Vice that points to the only similarity being that Grey Goose and the Kirkland French vodka are produced in France using the same water from a spring in the Cognac region. The tall French Vodka bottle is harder to store than the short American vodka bottle.
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What vodka is made in Russia?

Jewel of Russia

As the name suggests, Jewel of Russia is a gem amongst other vodka brands out in the market. This Russian-made liquor combines hard winter wheat and rye with water drawn from deep artesian wells to create a final spirit with a rich and full mouthfeel.
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What vodkas are not Russian?

But the most popular vodkas in the U.S. – including Smirnoff, Ciroc, Tito's, Absolut, Svedka, Grey Goose, SKYY and New Amsterdam – are not made in Russia. They are made in Sweden, France, the U.K. and the U.S.
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Is Tito's a Russian vodka?

Maybe you'll consider avoiding Tito's Handmade Vodka, Idaho's favorite liquor with sales of $11.5 million in 2021. But it's not made in Russia, comrade. It's from deep in the heart of Texas.
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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.
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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.
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Is Kirkland vodka Titos?

Is Kirkland Vodka The Same As Tito'S? Kirkland Signature consistently sells out of two types of vodka – one in French style and one in an American style. Grey Goose vodka is traditionally equated with the French brand, while Tito's vodka is compared to the American one.
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Is Costco vodka the same as Grey Goose?

There are speculations that Kirkland is the same as Grey Goose vodka. Some say that Costco's vodka tasted the same as Grey Goose's during blind tastings, but both brands deny being related.
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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.
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Is Kirkland vodka made by 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).
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Is Kirkland American vodka?

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.
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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.
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Is GREY Goose Vodka Russian?

Grey Goose, the first French vodka, is already a high-end brand worthy of any bar. This Grey Goose Ducasse is special. It was developed alongside Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse with the goal of creating a vodka to pair with a great meal.
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Is Ketel One Russian?

Ketel One is one of those vodka brands that you might have thought was Russian, but nope – they're actually Dutch.
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What Russian vodka is sold in the US?

Russian Standard is one of the few U.S.-sold vodka brands that actually comes from Russia. Vodka has been an easy target to express displeasure with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Is Absolut Vodka Russian?

Is Absolut Vodka Russian? Absolut Vodka is a Swedish vodka, produced in the village of Åhus in southern Sweden, from Swedish winter wheat.
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What is Russia's most popular vodka?

Stolichnaya Vodka

Stoli is a name you might recognize as it is probably the most famous Russian vodka brand abroad.
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Is Stoli vodka Russian?

Stolichnaya started out as a Russian brand in the former Soviet Union, though there is even some disagreement about when exactly it started. But in recent years, the vodka has been produced in Latvia by the Luxembourg-based Stoli Group.
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Is Belvedere Vodka Russian?

Belvedere Vodka is a brand of Polish rye vodka produced and distributed by LVMH. It is named after Belweder, the Polish presidential palace in Warsaw, whose illustration appears on its bottles. It is produced in the town of Żyrardów in Poland.
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What liquor comes from Russia?

Although Russian vodka makes up a relatively small percentage of vodkas available in the U.S., some brands are still Russian-made, including: Russian Standard. Beluga Noble Russian Vodka and Beluga Noble Russian Gold Vodka. Zyr Russian Vodka.
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