Who makes 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.
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Is Kirkland brand vodka really 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.
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Is Kirkland vodka the same as Tito's?

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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What vodka is Costco vodka?

A 1.75-liter bottle of Costco's Kirkland vodka from France is under $20. Yelp/Jessie H. There has long been a rumor that a Costco Kirkland-brand vodka imported from France is produced by the high-end brand Grey Goose. Vodka enthusiasts say this is why Costco's Kirkland vodka tastes so good.
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Where does Kirkland source their vodka?

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.
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Who makes Kirkland Vodka for Costco?



Is Costco 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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Which Costco vodka is like Tito's?

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.
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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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Which vodka is best at Costco?

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.
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What is Kirkland Signature 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's better Titos or Grey Goose?

Tito's vodka uses yellow corn as a base which results in its subtle sweetness. The slightly sweet taste also makes it ideal even when drunk straight when compared to Grey Goose. Grey Goose, on the other hand, beats Tito's in variety. This is also considered one of the most mixable vodkas.
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Who makes Sam's French vodka?

Sam's Club has more than 600 locations in the U.S. but due to state laws and other factors, including the size of likely vodka sales, Rue 33 will be sold in less than half its stores. Rue 33 will be made by French distiller Louis Royer, a company known for its cognac. Wal-Mart Stores is based in Bentonville, Ark.
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Is Kirkland American vodka made from potatoes?

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.
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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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What vodka is comparable to Grey Goose?

Pinnacle vodka is produced using French grain and water from the same region as Grey Goose. A crisp vodka, it has a fresh nose and is flavored with hints of citrus, vanilla, and wheat.
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Where is Tito's vodka made?

About. Tito's Handmade Vodka is produced in Austin at Texas' oldest legal distillery. We make it in batches, use old-fashioned pot stills, and taste-test every batch.
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How does Costco vodka rate?

Kirkland scores an 88 out of 82 in competitive blind taste tests, compared to Grey Goose's 82 in rankings compiled from prestigious competitions in the spirits industry. A bit of tasty trivia appears in the comparison as well: both vodkas' water is sourced from the Gensac Springs in the Cognac region of France.
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What brands of vodka does Costco sell?

We Held a Taste Test of Costco's Vodka Against Name-Brand Bottles
  • Kirkland French Vodka. Right away we noticed this vodka's viscosity. ...
  • Chopin Potato Vodka. Anthony and I both picked this Polish vodka as our second favorite (although the Reyka was very close). ...
  • Reyka. ...
  • Ketel One. ...
  • Grey Goose. ...
  • Kirkland American Vodka.
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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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Where is Stolichnaya 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.
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Is Kirkland Canadian whiskey made by Crown Royal?

Kirkland Canadian whiskies have a very similar savor profile to Crown Royal. Due to this fact, it is widely believed that Crown Royal manufactures the Kirkland signature brand.
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Where is Grey Goose made?

GREY GOOSE Vodka is distilled in Picardy, France, and bottled in Cognac, France. Discover even more about the origins of Grey Goose and learn the story from crop to cork.
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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.
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Is Kirkland vodka made from wheat?

As long as the vodka you're purchasing is pure vodka with no additional flavoring, Kirkland vodka is gluten-free.
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Who manufactures Kirkland tequila?

It is NOM 1472, who makes brands like KAH, Agave 99 and other quality tequila brands.
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