BrokeCal Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) Hey guys, I know most of you already know about Costco's new bourbons but it doesn't have its own thread so I thought what the hell. I compared the Small Batch to 1792's Small Batch last night and to say they are similar is an understatement. For $18.99 a Liter it's a much better buy than 1792 SmB. Soon a BIB version is coming, followed by a 120 proof Single Barrel. I have both 1792 BIB and 1792 Full Proof to compare to, so I'm looking forward to those comparisons as well. My guess is $25.99 for the BIB liter and $34.99 for the SiB 120 Proof Liter. I guessed right around $20 for the Small Batch and was right. It's a great deal, and even if you think Barton is just unloading not so great barrels on Costco, I ask you to try it before you just assume that. Now, if you tried 1792 SmB and just don't enjoy it.... Then you probably want to skip this bottle. Edited July 3, 2021 by BrokeCal 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Fan Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I wouldn’t mind trying these, they sound like a good QPR, quality to price ratio. Too bad in NYS, Costco cannot sell wine or liquor due to our ridiculous laws. Even though there are liquor stores attached to most Costco sites, they are not operated by them and cannot sell Kirkland wine or their spirits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokeCal Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 Wow, that sucks. Hopefully the nearest Costco in a neighboring state isn't that far? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 12:10 PM, RT Fan said: I wouldn’t mind trying these, they sound like a good QPR, quality to price ratio. Too bad in NYS, Costco cannot sell wine or liquor due to our ridiculous laws. Even though there are liquor stores attached to most Costco sites, they are not operated by them and cannot sell Kirkland wine or their spirits. Darn I saw the first post, than I saw this and realized darn Texas is just as bad and also doesn’t sell Costco brands. Same rule where they have a liquor store attached but not owned by Costco. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I'm not a Costco member, but I might give these a try, especially the BiB and SiB. In Calif. (and many other states), you do not have to be a member to buy alcohol at Costco. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 7 hours ago, fosmith said: I'm not a Costco member, but I might give these a try, especially the BiB and SiB. In Calif. (and many other states), you do not have to be a member to buy alcohol at Costco. I've heard that is the case in Indiana too, but never tried to purchase anything there. I think it has something to do with the state being the sole authority on alcohol transactions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhettro Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I’ve been putting a dent on a bottle of the SmB I purchased last week. I prefer 1792 SmB (it’s a favorite daily of mine), but for around $20 a liter it’s a terrific pour. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 4:09 PM, fosmith said: I'm not a Costco member, but I might give these a try, especially the BiB and SiB. In Calif. (and many other states), you do not have to be a member to buy alcohol at Costco. It's been a while since I made a Costco liquor purchase but I don't even recall them asking to see your membership card in Georgia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 2 hours ago, BigRich said: It's been a while since I made a Costco liquor purchase but I don't even recall them asking to see your membership card in Georgia. I may need to test this theory! We've been Sams Club members for 20 odd years, but I've heard good things about several of the Costco brand liquors. Hadn't had another solid reason to convince the wifey to change (Sams Club has you scan your card with every purchase), but if they don't check . . . problem solved! Not that I need bulk booze at the moment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 3 hours ago, GaryT said: I may need to test this theory! We've been Sams Club members for 20 odd years, but I've heard good things about several of the Costco brand liquors. Hadn't had another solid reason to convince the wifey to change (Sams Club has you scan your card with every purchase), but if they don't check . . . problem solved! Not that I need bulk booze at the moment Only been to Costco liquor here in Texas. They have a completely different entrance and don’t check for membership. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M777 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) They small batch seems to sell well in my area, haven't picked one up based on barton not fitting my taste profile. I'm sticking to my tired and trues OF 100 proof and JTS Brown 100 proof for bottom shelf sippers. Edited July 7, 2021 by M777 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 A Google search revealed that you can buy alcohol at Costco without a membership in the following states, Arizona, Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Michigan, New York, Texas, and Vermont, The explanation is that, in those states, it's not legal to require a membership fee for alcohol purchases. So, that would apply to other membership retailers such as Sam's Club as well... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 8 hours ago, fosmith said: A Google search revealed that you can buy alcohol at Costco without a membership in the following states, Arizona, Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Michigan, New York, Texas, and Vermont, The explanation is that, in those states, it's not legal to require a membership fee for alcohol purchases. So, that would apply to other membership retailers such as Sam's Club as well... Georgia, too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 A number of years ago, I was able to purchase alcohol at a Costco in Madison Wisconsin. An associate wasn’t sure about the rules, but a manager gave the go ahead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) It seems impossible that the first Kirkland Bourbon release was 10 years ago. 10 years?!?! These sound interesting enough, and priced friendly enough that I’ll take a stab, or two, at them. Edited July 8, 2021 by smokinjoe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Just now, smokinjoe said: It seems impossible that the first Kirkland Bourbon release was 10 years ago. 10 years?!?! These sound interesting enough, and priced friendly enough that I’ll take a stab, or too, at them. IIRC, Beam provided the distillate for the Costco bourbon(s?) early on. Biba! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 2 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: IIRC, Beam provided the distillate for the Costco bourbon(s?) early on. Biba! Joe I recall that. At some point it changed. I think they have some stuff sourced from Dickel too (TN on the label). They also source a bunch of Scotch for Kirkland brand. Now you all have got me started. I may have to check it out some time, no membership and all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Boiler Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 9:23 AM, fosmith said: A Google search revealed that you can buy alcohol at Costco without a membership in the following states, Arizona, Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Michigan, New York, Texas, and Vermont, The explanation is that, in those states, it's not legal to require a membership fee for alcohol purchases. So, that would apply to other membership retailers such as Sam's Club as well... I had no idea. This changes some purchasing strategies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Santana Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 9:59 PM, PaulO said: I recall that. At some point it changed. I think they have some stuff sourced from Dickel too (TN on the label). They also source a bunch of Scotch for Kirkland brand. Now you all have got me started. I may have to check it out some time, no membership and all. I'vetried a few of the Kirkland Scotches, always well aged (15 years or more) and identified as Speyside. My best guess is McCallan, although I'm no Scotch expert. They've always been worth the price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 One thing I seem to remember about these membership stores. If you try and buy booze as a non member, they may say it has to be cash only, no credit card. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Tony Santana said: I'vetried a few of the Kirkland Scotches, always well aged (15 years or more) and identified as Speyside. My best guess is McCallan, although I'm no Scotch expert. They've always been worth the price. I've read online, the Scotches come from the same distilleries that put out other famous brands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) We have shopped at Costco for many years. I have heard various rumors for suppliers of their branded Bourbon, Scotch, Vodka, Canadian Whiskey, and Rum. There has been a lot of guesses and assessment on the internet over the years with very little concrete information. The little hints that many take are from the bottle. The vodka bottle looks like Grey Goose. The Canadian Whiskey bottle looks similar to Crown Royal. I may be wrong but I believe Barton might be the first actual source listed on a Costco bottling. Beam was pretty clear as the original bourbon supplier. Then when the bottle listed Tennessee on the label, the source was suspected to be from Dickel. I believe they also have a Kirkland Irish Whiskey and a Kirkland Tennessee Whiskey. Edited July 12, 2021 by mbroo5880i 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 11:26 PM, Tony Santana said: I'vetried a few of the Kirkland Scotches, always well aged (15 years or more) and identified as Speyside. My best guess is McCallan, although I'm no Scotch expert. They've always been worth the price. It was Macallan for some time but that relationship ended about ten+ years ago. Given the premium that Macallan gets in the market, it no longer made sense for them to sell to Costco like that. I'm not sure that the name of the new partner has ever been verified. I drink quite a bit of scotch and the Kirkland offerings are never off putting in the slightest. It's always quality middle of the road scotch. You aren't going to find sherry bombs or peat explosions but just a consistently well product. But given that it is sold at Costco, that's really what we should expect. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurgalunas Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) Bought and tried the Kirklands SmB today. In comparison, color was lighter than 1792 SmB, and to me, flavor was closer to a lower end Barton product. Struck a floral/plastic note on the first try. If it doesnt improve with air time, I'll pass on the SmB and consider other Kirkland releases. Edited July 21, 2021 by gurgalunas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonman Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I've had it twice now, the 2nd time against VOB100; preferred the VOB, although they are definitely close relatives. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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