Where does Costco get its 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.

Who manufactures Costco 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.

Where does Kirkland Alcohol come from?

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. Kirkland tequila is produced in the same distillery as Cielo tequila.

Is Kirkland vodka made by Grey Goose?

You may have heard a rumor that the Kirkland Signature™ brand vodka sold at Costco is actually GREY GOOSE® Vodka, just in different packaging. We can definitively put this myth to rest. This viral claim is completely false, and GREY GOOSE® Vodka does not produce nor privately label Kirkland vodka.

Where does Costco get its Alcohol?

World-famous distillers produce Kirkland spirits

You may be surprised to learn that famous distillers actually produce Costco's store brand spirits. For example, Kirkland bourbon and rum are produced by Jim Beam in Kentucky. Grey Goose makes Kirkland vodka with the same water source as its name brand.

Where does Costco get their vodka?

What kind of vodka does Costco sell?

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.

Which Costco vodka is best?

Buy: Kirkland Signature French Vodka

Named by many online reviewers as the single best deal at Costco period, The Kitchn's panel of industry experts ranked it as their favorite vodka in a blind taste test with premium name-brands, noting it's "sweet and bright" flavor.

Is Kirkland vodka made in Russia?

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.

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.

Is Kirkland rum Captain Morgan?

Kirkland Signature Original Spiced Rum

Croix, which narrows it down to two distillers: Cruzan or Captain Morgan. And yet, the booze rating site Proof66 says the spirits producer LeVecke Corp. makes the rum. The answer is probably that both Cruzan and LeVecke are involved in producing the rum.

Is Costco vodka the same as Grey Goose?

It has frequently defeated Grey Goose in blind taste tests despite being a third of the price. Grey Goose has denied that it produces Costco's Kirkland blend. One spirits expert said it isn't worth paying for premium vodkas because the spirit is by definition odorless and tasteless.

What is Kirkland vodka compared to?

Comparing Kirkland Vodka & Grey Goose

Kirkland is often mistaken for Grey Goose vodka because of its taste and texture. Speculations say it was just packaged differently. However, looking more closely, Kirkland's is creamier and less watery to the palate than Grey Goose's.

Who makes Sam's vodka?

The company, a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said the Sam's Club store brand Member's Mark will carry a premium French vodka under the name Rue 33. The vodka will sell in 1.75-liter bottles for about $28 and be on shelves by the end of January.

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.

Where is Tito's vodka made?

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 American 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.

Is all vodka made in Russia?

But just as not all vodka tastes alike, not all vodka is made in Russia—and your favorite bottle most likely came from elsewhere. 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.

Where is GREY Goose vodka made?

The Origins of GREY GOOSE

He still oversees every step of the unique journey from field to bottle. 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.

Where is Stolichnaya vodka made?

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.

What vodka is imported from Russia?

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 Tito's vodka 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.

Is French vodka better than American?

The French vodka from Costco tastes much more premium in flavor and viscosity. It's not watery like some vodkas. It has a richness that the American vodka doesn't, and is inoffensive and easy to drink. The vodka is smooth and doesn't have that sharp alcoholic bite that vodka usually does.

What's the difference between French vodka and American vodka?

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.