Another interesting point about this whiskey: In my Costco, this bottle cost $35.00. All the other whiskeys these guys compared Kirkland to were in excess of $75.00 per bottle
I think you guys should definitely do a whole whiskey tribe episode where you try to find out where this scotch comes from. Taste test against the major islays and find a close match. Or just blind against the big brands and see if it beats any of them out. Super intrigued!
I love that Kirkland Islay Single Malt, I bought 12 bottles at that price and it sits alongside my Ardbeg, Bunnahahbain, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Coal Ila, Kilchomen, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig
I'm on my third bottle of the stuff. I bought my first bottle in Kauai. I'm still shocked by how great a whisky it is. After watching this vid, I'm heading out to buy more tomorrow.
I just bought this bottle yesterday on a whim. First thing I did was pour a glass and search YT and your review popped up. Perfect way to have a first tasting. And this islay is damn good
I've never had a bad Kirkland anything whiskey and Vodka. Solid sourced product. Your channel has been my source for no bullshit reviews. Sure, some of what you review I can not only get but never heard of. But it is because I'm in the land of Minnesota where many things are allocated to Bar and Grills before retail .
I'm still somewhat a whiskey noob, but have definitely found I enjoy peated Scotches and Islay products. I was at Costco this last weekend and saw this for $37. Grabbed it due to some quick review searches on Google showing people enjoyed it. Brought it home and compared it to my HP12 and Ardbeg Wee Beastie and really liked the level of sweetness and smoke. Didn't punch you in the face, but was there. Way more briney (which I enjoy) than say the Ardbeg. I then found a bottle of Talisker Storm on sale (which I've never had but have wanted to try) and compared it to that. Yes I know, Isle of Skye vs Islay, but still some of the notes carry over. Enjoyed that one as well, but it was even better when I mixed the 2 glasses together, at about 50:50. Boy did I like that. I laughed because I remembered the recent Tribe episode where they did some blending. Not that I was trying to change something I hate, but wanted to see how they played off each other and it opened up way more sweetness and citrus.
I hate when people comment that they just want another well known thing or another new islay or something on this channel & am glad to have seen that drop off a lot lately. Personally, I watch pretty much every episode, because I'm watching more for your personalities and entertainment than the whiskey now. Not to say I don't rewatch the video on a new whiskey I am trying for the 1st time, use it as a resource on whether or not to try something (not rhat you reliably talked about the whiskey in depth anyway), or that I don't also get new info about how you explore whiskeys by watching the episodes on something I'll never have. A lot of the people that are really trying to guilt you that they're leaving the channel, or are "only gonna watch if..." are Islay folks that only want to watch if you're doing an Islay...and with all of like 9 distilleries and a half dozen releases per distillery, you've already done most of them that anyone in the states is ever gonna get their hands on anyway, on top of how much that commenter is missing the whole point you mentioned about how the channel isn't about being so big and popular that it needs that person's view, and how doing these donations is about exploring and respecting the generosity of the people that donated. Then that leads into the...if you wanted them to review this special thing you're missing...that's on you for not sending it to be reviewed. Heck...I watched you review honey, cheese and hotsauce. I'm watching whatever you put out there, and if it's some obscure corn whiskey or Himalayan whiskey, it's all the same to me, and all greatly appreciated for bringing a smile or two to my morning.
Thanks boys, for reviewing this whisky. I received a bottle as a gift and found it quite interesting. Islays are not my first go to, being a speyside/highland fan. I have enjoyed non peated Bunnahabin 12 and Stueradohr (misspelled I’m sure). This Murray offering grew on me. Definitely medicinal in nature with not over the top smoke and peat. 100 proof is a bonus. Just a great value. My pallet might be expanding. Had several of the sherried speyside offerings from Murray at Costco. The 18,20,22 all good stuff and priced affordably for that age. Not always available though.
HOW?! How were they able to get a 100 proof single malt Islay down to $40? I suspect they are from slightly younger casks. Regardless, I got this bottle in early September, and it absolutely surprised me in a great way.
I literally just poured this whiskey. Opened TH-cam and watched this review while sipping on the Kirkland Islay Single Malt. I have every bottle you compared it to and it is a damn fine whiskey.
I am so glad I caught this review today, as Costco is a planned stop on my way home from work. I hope to pick up one of these. I have never been disappointed by any Kirkland branded spirits. Thanks for the review. I just subscribed too. 🥃🥃
I’ve always thought of the KS Islay single malt to be a Port Charlotte drop out barrel. If you take out the peaty nose and flavor out, it’s very similar to the classic laddie, impo
I got 6 bottles of this when it came out at my Costco last summer because it was only $39 a bottle (some of which were for gifts!). I thought it was really good, Kirkland always delivers pretty high quality, whatever they slap their brand on.
I bought two bottles. When I got home I opened one-tasted it and drove back to Costco to buy 4 more. I think it tastes like bbq'd Laphroig. Well worth 34.99.
I'm working on a bottle of Kirkland's BIB bourbon right now. I can't wait to see this in the store. If it compares favorably to the Port Charlotte, and if Rex wants to ship it to his whiskey shelf at home, this is gonna be a good bottle.
I just grabbed another bottle of the BIB. It's one of my favorite daily drivers. I also grabbed a bottle of the 19 year Speyside Kirkland and lucked into a bottle of Gold Spot Irish whiskey. One of my better and more successful Costco stops
I just bought a bottle of this today. I’ve always been a bourbon and rye drinker but I’m absolutely chuffed with this scotch. 34.99 a bottle is insane.
Watched this at work and said, “damn, this sounds a lot like Ardbeg An Oa”. So naturally I had to try it tonight and I must say, they are a damn good pair
I had the same experience trying to figure out which Islay distillery made that Kirkland Signature. I initially thought Bowmore with way more proof, but then thought Caol Ila. I still don’t know. But it’s good. Really good.
I'm so excited you guys did this one. I'm on my second bottle of this (with two in reserve because Kirkland is finicky with keeping things in the shelf). I'm also very proud of myself for basically going through the same motions of trying to figure out what this was. Great video, boyos.
I have a bottle on my shelf. Sadly I have had to go dry, so I have not bought more. This is a limited bottling in that it is on the store shelf right now, and will sell out soon.
I almost never - meaning never - get a toasted honey note. I get some burnt caramel, sometimes, particularly on Port Charlotte. I wonder if that is the same note on different palates?
It's a shame you guys aren't taking donations anymore. I was considering sending some Australian Whiskies over at some point. I hope once you get everything sorted out you open up to donations again
How do we send whiskey suggestions to you guys. I had a taste of Ardbeg's new one, "Wee Beastie" and it is great. Could not believe it was just a 5 year. Worth trying. Would love to see your opinion.
Guys its caol ila. They just made so much for Kirkland that they blended different ages of malt. Glad you had fun experimenting. Funny that this was my titan since that's exactly what I had in my glass to toast the MB's. what are the odds
Ok so first just want to say love the video, second I have to ask what is the song for that sick Erik Evenson Titan of Whiskey intro, that was really epic and awesome and was not expecting that at all! 🤘🤘
Honestly I tend not to watch the channel so much in the springboks and summer when it’s cold beer season and pick it back up later in the year when it’s whiskey time again. I like seeing all these strange or rare whiskeys, and hunt for them myself sometimes
Kirkland Signature brand is one major reason to keep our membership which we let lapse over the past year and not wanting to deal with the crowds.. Anywho all their liquors have been top shelf for well prices. A friend that owns a winery basically talks about how they deal with Costco and if they want to keep their deal when Costco calls they ship whatever they have, even if they are filling those bottles with $70 wine that sells at Costco for $12....
@@YODAddyLIVE He must have a bunch of other stuff he sells them if he's willing to do that then. And it must be confusing for the customers who get one of those bottles and lose their minds then go back for a case and it's all the regular ones.
@@blairhoughton7918 he does and that's the power of Costco. As a business you want to keep them happy and buying your product. In the long run you'll do well even if it means taking short term losses occasionally.
Wow! I live in Maryland, and our Costcos can't sell alcohol. I'll have to travel to Washington, DC now. Ardbeg 10 is my favorite Islay Scotch. Road trip! Thanks fellas!
A surprise to me was the Kilchoman Machir Bay. A Big Ardbeg Uigeadail fan the Machir Bay brings a wonderfully lasting rich peat flavor much like Ardbeg. Kilchoman seems to be on the cusp of exploding onto the Islay scene.
I've heard about this stuff but I've never found it at any of the Costcos near me. Which has never failed to make me sad. And now that you've compared it to Port Charlotte, I absolutely must find it.
Picked this up on my trip home back from Louisville. It's solid, had it side-by-side with Ardbeg 10 the other day. It's much meatier and saltier, glad my impulse was on point!
That thing seems pretty neat! It's unfortunate that Kirkland lobbied for more alcohol taxes in state to make their own offerings appeal even more. Would love to try this but big company meh stuff ain't my favorite flavor.
Snagged this bottle in August for 35.99 at Costco. Cracked it last weekend. My first thoughts were it was so much like Port Charlotte, but I dismissed that since I thought there was no way it could be.... 10 rating when looking at the price point.
1:44 I been meaning to ask on behalf of a friend who is apparently clueless but what is that red thing that Rex tosses in the Titan sequence that is pixelated-out and then Dan fumbles the catch possibly out of disgust? I'm er I mean my friend is a little slow.
Hey, I've been exploring some Irish whiskey lately, and I've bought bottles of isopropyl-tasting Irish whiskies in a row. I HATE isopropyl taste in my whisk(e)y. Where does that flavor come from, and why don't the distillers get rid of it?
Typically that means you picked up a grain whisky. usually made from corn or wheat, and run through a column still. Or a blend where grain whisky is the largest portion of the blend. Like Jameson, Tullamore, budget Bushmills, etc. Try something that says "pot still" or "single malt" from the irish section
I enjoy Kirklands Whiskey Blend as well for a more daily drink and less special occasion. Like having a box wine that's pushes the boundaries of a nice Santa Barbara Pinot ! Just getting it done !
I really like Kirkland's liquors. I have not found one yet that I didn't find something I liked about it. Also, if you scan the bar code with a fitness app it will tell you the brand. The Kirkland Irish whiskey scans as Jameson, the XO Cognac scans as Hennessy.
The Costco/Kirkland's Islay Single Malt ($39) may be a Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year. Kirkland's Islay Single Malt is bottled by the Alexander Murray Co bottling company, which has a long relationship with Bruichladdich and it is bottled at 50% ABV.
I just picked up my 2nd bottle of the Kirkland and I've thought from the beginning that it was Port Charlotte and not Caol Ila which most people said it was.
Agreed. Also, I think the proof is a clue. I know a distillery can bottle at whatever the customer wants, but why would Kirkland bother to go with a different proof point than what the distiller normally bottles at? Having said that, I do wonder if Bruichladdich really has enough off profile barrels to supply Kirkland. On a side note, in my area when this comes around (which is not often) it's around $40. I challenge anyone to beat that value considering the quality of the juice.
@@blairhoughton7918 I assume they're still blending it, so I would think all the Kirkland bottles would taste roughly the same (not flavor changes due to shipping/storage conditions which should be minimal). I brought up off profile barrels because I'm assuming a distiller is not going to sell the barrels that need to produce their own product. If that's the case, does Bruichladdich produce enough barrels that they can sell, in large quantities, to a company like Kirkland and have enough barrels for their own distribution?
@@MrRossman2 Man, how happy is a distiller who has all these barrels of stuff he thinks he's wasted a decade on, when the Kirkland money fairy wafts in off the sea...
I think Costco discontinued this one. It was the best for the price. If you can find it, I highly recommend to get it. My local Costco doesn't carry it anymore.
Honestly,the amount of time I’ve had really high quality non-descript indie cheaper bottlings is surprising, but snobs often won’t even consider them, or assume they’re automatically junk, wrong! I’ve also often had poor quality boring bland really aged expensive malts. You’re correct most of those indie Islays are Caol Ila, and occasionally Bowmore, Lagavulin, among others. They can also use different cask configurations to change the profile slightly. I still haven’t been able to find a cheap half priced indie Ardbeg or Laphroaig though😢
Whiskey Fellow did a review on this and broke down all the known elements: Islay Signal Malt from Alexander Murray Co independent bottlers and bottled at 100° at 50%/100 Proof. Kirkland products are always rebranded name brands, relabeled to protect the market value of the brand and give Costco the discount for their volume. Whiskey Fellow's conclusion is that Kirkland's Islay Single Malt is indeed Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 year. If true, that's about $25 savings. Three bottles pays for my annual Costco membership :)
After watching this review I was able to pick up a bottle of this for under $40. Never having an isle before was not expecting a strong bandaid flavor. Are there any isle that don't have that bandaid flavor?
You're tasting bandaid because probably you are drinking it at too cold of a temperature, didn't let it breathe long enough, and didn't nose it long enough. Get a caol ila 12. Pour an ounce in a bulbous glass. Swirl it, give it a sniff, let your hand warm the glass, and keep repeating that until sweetness becomes the dominant smell. The liquid should be above room temperature by then. Take a sip, quickly swish in mouth and swallow. Do not keep it in your mouth too long because it will numb your tongue. Take note of the complexity as the salty, iodine, herbal flavors transform into a nutty and smokey aftertaste. Now add 3-5 drops of water to open it up even more and enjoy nosing and drinking the rest of it.
So how it compares to Laphroaig 10 then? BTW, next time I'm going to Costco I will search for it to compare it to Ardbeg 10 (one of my favorites). Awesome video, Thanks!
This is certainly a PC or an off barrel CI. Holds up very, very close to PC10 and that comes from someone who thinks PC10 is #1 in the main Islay lineup. Fantastic value, so good, in fact, it's completely sold out in my area (has been for months)
Not shocked at all. Absolutely love Kirkland brand products. Everything at Costco is really good quality, and an amazing value for the price. Their alcohol included: gin, tequila, cooked and single malt scotch. So. good.
Another interesting point about this whiskey: In my Costco, this bottle cost $35.00. All the other whiskeys these guys compared Kirkland to were in excess of $75.00 per bottle
$45.99+tax near Seattle over the weekend.
There was a Kirkland Signature 19yr old Speyside Single malt for $74.99+tax next to it on the shelf.
The difference is probably state taxes but it was $29 when I picked it up last month.
$45 in my Costco.
@@pitdoctor If it's actually the rumored Macallan, that's insane.
@@blairhoughton7918 Macallan is not Islay
I think you guys should definitely do a whole whiskey tribe episode where you try to find out where this scotch comes from. Taste test against the major islays and find a close match. Or just blind against the big brands and see if it beats any of them out. Super intrigued!
yeah i’d love to see a blind tasting episode(s) like that!!
"The whisky Holmes" 🧐
@@Heyth3re genius!!!
I’d like to see you review Hellcat Maggie or The Quiet Man or both
Agreed. I’m getting more of a laga vibe!
Dudes! That is the BEST Erik Evenson intro I've ever seen (& will ever see - lol).
I can’t believe you guys are finally doing it, it’s such an incredible value
I love that Kirkland Islay Single Malt, I bought 12 bottles at that price and it sits alongside my Ardbeg, Bunnahahbain, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Coal Ila, Kilchomen, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig
Been watching you guys for a long time and it's amazing to see the growth mooch has done over the years in recognizing smells & tastes.
For $40 a bottle it's phenomenal. I did a huge Islay flight and thought it was closest to coal ila
Kirkland branded alcohol consistently surprises with quality and value. loved this vid
I recommend trying other Kirkland products. A TON of Kirkland products are the same as the name brand with a Different label and lower price.
I'm on my third bottle of the stuff. I bought my first bottle in Kauai. I'm still shocked by how great a whisky it is. After watching this vid, I'm heading out to buy more tomorrow.
I just bought this bottle yesterday on a whim. First thing I did was pour a glass and search YT and your review popped up. Perfect way to have a first tasting. And this islay is damn good
I've never had a bad Kirkland anything whiskey and Vodka. Solid sourced product. Your channel has been my source for no bullshit reviews. Sure, some of what you review I can not only get but never heard of. But it is because I'm in the land of Minnesota where many things are allocated to Bar and Grills before retail .
I stopped myself from watching this episode until I went to Costco today and got the Islay. It's really pretty darn good! :)
I'm still somewhat a whiskey noob, but have definitely found I enjoy peated Scotches and Islay products. I was at Costco this last weekend and saw this for $37. Grabbed it due to some quick review searches on Google showing people enjoyed it. Brought it home and compared it to my HP12 and Ardbeg Wee Beastie and really liked the level of sweetness and smoke. Didn't punch you in the face, but was there. Way more briney (which I enjoy) than say the Ardbeg. I then found a bottle of Talisker Storm on sale (which I've never had but have wanted to try) and compared it to that. Yes I know, Isle of Skye vs Islay, but still some of the notes carry over. Enjoyed that one as well, but it was even better when I mixed the 2 glasses together, at about 50:50. Boy did I like that. I laughed because I remembered the recent Tribe episode where they did some blending. Not that I was trying to change something I hate, but wanted to see how they played off each other and it opened up way more sweetness and citrus.
I hate when people comment that they just want another well known thing or another new islay or something on this channel & am glad to have seen that drop off a lot lately.
Personally, I watch pretty much every episode, because I'm watching more for your personalities and entertainment than the whiskey now. Not to say I don't rewatch the video on a new whiskey I am trying for the 1st time, use it as a resource on whether or not to try something (not rhat you reliably talked about the whiskey in depth anyway), or that I don't also get new info about how you explore whiskeys by watching the episodes on something I'll never have.
A lot of the people that are really trying to guilt you that they're leaving the channel, or are "only gonna watch if..." are Islay folks that only want to watch if you're doing an Islay...and with all of like 9 distilleries and a half dozen releases per distillery, you've already done most of them that anyone in the states is ever gonna get their hands on anyway, on top of how much that commenter is missing the whole point you mentioned about how the channel isn't about being so big and popular that it needs that person's view, and how doing these donations is about exploring and respecting the generosity of the people that donated. Then that leads into the...if you wanted them to review this special thing you're missing...that's on you for not sending it to be reviewed.
Heck...I watched you review honey, cheese and hotsauce. I'm watching whatever you put out there, and if it's some obscure corn whiskey or Himalayan whiskey, it's all the same to me, and all greatly appreciated for bringing a smile or two to my morning.
Thanks boys, for reviewing this whisky. I received a bottle as a gift and found it quite interesting. Islays are not my first go to, being a speyside/highland fan.
I have enjoyed non peated Bunnahabin 12 and Stueradohr (misspelled I’m sure). This Murray offering grew on me. Definitely medicinal in nature with not over the top smoke and peat. 100 proof is a bonus. Just a great value. My pallet might be expanding. Had several of the sherried speyside offerings from Murray at Costco. The 18,20,22 all good stuff and priced affordably for that age. Not always available though.
Went searching for this at Costco last week and was sad to see my local Costco didn’t stock it. Would love to try it.
HOW?! How were they able to get a 100 proof single malt Islay down to $40? I suspect they are from slightly younger casks. Regardless, I got this bottle in early September, and it absolutely surprised me in a great way.
I literally just poured this whiskey. Opened TH-cam and watched this review while sipping on the Kirkland Islay Single Malt. I have every bottle you compared it to and it is a damn fine whiskey.
Thanks for reviewing a whiskey I can actually get. My wife's going to Costco today, and she didn't say that she wouldn't get a bottle for me.
Kung fu?
I am so glad I caught this review today, as Costco is a planned stop on my way home from work. I hope to pick up one of these. I have never been disappointed by any Kirkland branded spirits. Thanks for the review. I just subscribed too. 🥃🥃
I heard this whisky is actually sourced by Caol Isla and aged ~8 years.
I bought two bottles and I think it's unbeatable for the price.
Favorite camera angle so far.
I’ve always thought of the KS Islay single malt to be a Port Charlotte drop out barrel. If you take out the peaty nose and flavor out, it’s very similar to the classic laddie, impo
I got 6 bottles of this when it came out at my Costco last summer because it was only $39 a bottle (some of which were for gifts!). I thought it was really good, Kirkland always delivers pretty high quality, whatever they slap their brand on.
That’s my plan. My local has 700 bottles after not stocking it for 2 years
Oh wow, didn't show up in my Indiana store till August 2022.
I bought two bottles. When I got home I opened one-tasted it and drove back to Costco to buy 4 more. I think it tastes like bbq'd Laphroig. Well worth 34.99.
I’m a bartender and we use Kirkland liquors often for our signature cocktails because they are high quality and very well priced.
I'm working on a bottle of Kirkland's BIB bourbon right now. I can't wait to see this in the store. If it compares favorably to the Port Charlotte, and if Rex wants to ship it to his whiskey shelf at home, this is gonna be a good bottle.
I just grabbed another bottle of the BIB. It's one of my favorite daily drivers. I also grabbed a bottle of the 19 year Speyside Kirkland and lucked into a bottle of Gold Spot Irish whiskey. One of my better and more successful Costco stops
@@JoeinPNW I went back looking for the BinB... it was GONE!
The 50% ABV suggests Bruichladdich. Could it be a blend of Port Charlotte 10 and the Classic Laddie?
The intro animation is a masterpiece of subtlety and understatement
😂
I just bought a bottle of this today. I’ve always been a bourbon and rye drinker but I’m absolutely chuffed with this scotch. 34.99 a bottle is insane.
I bought three a couple months ago... Amazing Islay!
Watched this at work and said, “damn, this sounds a lot like Ardbeg An Oa”. So naturally I had to try it tonight and I must say, they are a damn good pair
Finally i have u leg up i actually work at Costco Bay Area. I literally passed it up lmao ill pick it up now❤ thx guys
I had the same experience trying to figure out which Islay distillery made that Kirkland Signature. I initially thought Bowmore with way more proof, but then thought Caol Ila. I still don’t know. But it’s good. Really good.
I'm so excited you guys did this one. I'm on my second bottle of this (with two in reserve because Kirkland is finicky with keeping things in the shelf).
I'm also very proud of myself for basically going through the same motions of trying to figure out what this was. Great video, boyos.
I have a bottle on my shelf. Sadly I have had to go dry, so I have not bought more. This is a limited bottling in that it is on the store shelf right now, and will sell out soon.
I don't like whiskey, but I love watching these reviews!
This stuff is a tremendous bargain, if you can find it. $39.99 a bottle! I've seen it exactly once.
I wish I'd bought half a dozen.
I almost never - meaning never - get a toasted honey note. I get some burnt caramel, sometimes, particularly on Port Charlotte. I wonder if that is the same note on different palates?
Could be. I definitely get honey notes on a lot of Islays. This, Ardbegs and Port Charlotte especially. Not so much on Laphroaig or Lagavulin.
It's a shame you guys aren't taking donations anymore. I was considering sending some Australian Whiskies over at some point. I hope once you get everything sorted out you open up to donations again
The farther this went, the more I knew I needed to buy a Kirkland Islay
I highly value these reviews, they help make critical purchase choices for sure. Keep it up gents!
I tried the Kirkland 19 yr Speyside Sherry Cask & was pleasantly surprised. At $35.99, this Kirkland Islay was an easy sell.
How do we send whiskey suggestions to you guys. I had a taste of Ardbeg's new one, "Wee Beastie" and it is great. Could not believe it was just a 5 year. Worth trying. Would love to see your opinion.
Love the new angle
Guys its caol ila. They just made so much for Kirkland that they blended different ages of malt. Glad you had fun experimenting. Funny that this was my titan since that's exactly what I had in my glass to toast the MB's. what are the odds
Many ages would make it a blend and not a single malt, which by definition is from a single year’s distillation.
@@Lutherson1962 not if its from the same distillery.
I wish I could try the Kirkland line of Whiskies... unfortunately, they're not available here in Canada...
This specific Kirkland is something I've been curious about, cheers as always.
Ok so first just want to say love the video, second I have to ask what is the song for that sick Erik Evenson Titan of Whiskey intro, that was really epic and awesome and was not expecting that at all! 🤘🤘
Honestly I tend not to watch the channel so much in the springboks and summer when it’s cold beer season and pick it back up later in the year when it’s whiskey time again. I like seeing all these strange or rare whiskeys, and hunt for them myself sometimes
I've walked past that bottle because it said Kirkland. I don't think that I'll do that again. Thank you both AND Eric.
Kirkland Signature brand is one major reason to keep our membership which we let lapse over the past year and not wanting to deal with the crowds.. Anywho all their liquors have been top shelf for well prices. A friend that owns a winery basically talks about how they deal with Costco and if they want to keep their deal when Costco calls they ship whatever they have, even if they are filling those bottles with $70 wine that sells at Costco for $12....
He's either lying or going out of business. Or you've left out that they're also buying trainloads of that $70 wine from him at the regular price.
@@blairhoughton7918 nah it's a $16 million winery and well known in WA so can guarantee he knows what he's talking about.
@@YODAddyLIVE He must have a bunch of other stuff he sells them if he's willing to do that then. And it must be confusing for the customers who get one of those bottles and lose their minds then go back for a case and it's all the regular ones.
@@blairhoughton7918 he does and that's the power of Costco. As a business you want to keep them happy and buying your product. In the long run you'll do well even if it means taking short term losses occasionally.
Sounds like Bowmore. I once got a bottle of 10 year old on sale at Save Mart in Reno for $20 and it was ridiculously good.
Wow! I live in Maryland, and our Costcos can't sell alcohol. I'll have to travel to Washington, DC now. Ardbeg 10 is my favorite Islay Scotch. Road trip! Thanks fellas!
I was able to grab a bottle at the D.C. Costco last year!
A surprise to me was the Kilchoman Machir Bay. A Big Ardbeg Uigeadail fan the Machir Bay brings a wonderfully lasting rich peat flavor much like Ardbeg. Kilchoman seems to be on the cusp of exploding onto the Islay scene.
I've heard about this stuff but I've never found it at any of the Costcos near me. Which has never failed to make me sad. And now that you've compared it to Port Charlotte, I absolutely must find it.
Kirkland has some good stuff. I’ve seen this one every trip I make on a weekly bases. Their bourbon is great as well. Never disappointed.
Their bottled in bond is one of my favorites!!!
Agreed
You mean 1792 is great bourbon? That's all Kirkland bourbon is
Picked this up on my trip home back from Louisville. It's solid, had it side-by-side with Ardbeg 10 the other day. It's much meatier and saltier, glad my impulse was on point!
That thing seems pretty neat! It's unfortunate that Kirkland lobbied for more alcohol taxes in state to make their own offerings appeal even more. Would love to try this but big company meh stuff ain't my favorite flavor.
Can you get Kirklands brand bottles at the WB liquors adjacent to Costco?
Haven’t been on the vault in a while, but DAMN the camera quality is out of this world these days😳 I can see every detail of Rex’s moochy glory.
I spent much of it scrolling through my TV video presets picking up nuances with every different set of photons.
How does this compare to Oban? Which has been sold at Costco for a while now. Maybe they are trying to replace the Oban, with their own thing?
I check every week for it to show up again.
Is it possible a bruichladdich eight, as a Port Charlotte?
I was just standing in the whiskey aisle in Costco and didn't purchase. Never thought I'd see the episode so soon after. Guess I have to go back.
Snagged this bottle in August for 35.99 at Costco. Cracked it last weekend. My first thoughts were it was so much like Port Charlotte, but I dismissed that since I thought there was no way it could be.... 10 rating when looking at the price point.
I have two competing interests: stacking bullion and drinking whiskey. The more I do of one, the less I can do of the other.
What states can we get Kirkland brand liquors at Costco? In Texas we cannot get them.
Its regularly $37 a bottle at my Costco in Colorado!! A steal!!!
Medicinal usually refers to cherry cough syrup type thing for wine
1:44 I been meaning to ask on behalf of a friend who is apparently clueless but what is that red thing that Rex tosses in the Titan sequence that is pixelated-out and then Dan fumbles the catch possibly out of disgust? I'm er I mean my friend is a little slow.
Looks around to see if anyone else is listening then whispers:
"Sometimes, it's a dildo."
Much love. Thanks for all the content.
It should be pointed out, CostCo has a really, really good wine buyer too... Their alcohol game is on point
I wish we could get this in Texas.
Same, a lot of the kirkland liquor I heard is pretty good but the shit laws we have here suck
I live in Fort Worth and we have liquor in our stores. Both South Hulen and Arlington.
@@jasongalloway4837 Yes, but do they carry Kirkland brand liquor? What use is a liquor store attached to Costco if they don't carry Costco exclusives.
I have missed this format
You guys liked the Sheildaig Islay from Total Wine, maybe that would be a fair comparison.
Hey, I've been exploring some Irish whiskey lately, and I've bought bottles of isopropyl-tasting Irish whiskies in a row. I HATE isopropyl taste in my whisk(e)y. Where does that flavor come from, and why don't the distillers get rid of it?
Typically that means you picked up a grain whisky. usually made from corn or wheat, and run through a column still. Or a blend where grain whisky is the largest portion of the blend. Like Jameson, Tullamore, budget Bushmills, etc.
Try something that says "pot still" or "single malt" from the irish section
@@WhiskeyVault Thank you! I know there's good Irish out there, I just need to find it! :)
@@creigpsherburne Redbreast 12 or Green Spot
There’s something about the bottle too. I just bought this whiskey. Holding it felt right.
I enjoy Kirklands Whiskey Blend as well for a more daily drink and less special occasion. Like having a box wine that's pushes the boundaries of a nice Santa Barbara Pinot ! Just getting it done !
I really like Kirkland's liquors. I have not found one yet that I didn't find something I liked about it.
Also, if you scan the bar code with a fitness app it will tell you the brand. The Kirkland Irish whiskey scans as Jameson, the XO Cognac scans as Hennessy.
The Costco/Kirkland's Islay Single Malt ($39) may be a Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year. Kirkland's Islay Single Malt is bottled by the Alexander Murray Co bottling company, which has a long relationship with Bruichladdich and it is bottled at 50% ABV.
I just picked up my 2nd bottle of the Kirkland and I've thought from the beginning that it was Port Charlotte and not Caol Ila which most people said it was.
Agreed. Also, I think the proof is a clue. I know a distillery can bottle at whatever the customer wants, but why would Kirkland bother to go with a different proof point than what the distiller normally bottles at? Having said that, I do wonder if Bruichladdich really has enough off profile barrels to supply Kirkland.
On a side note, in my area when this comes around (which is not often) it's around $40. I challenge anyone to beat that value considering the quality of the juice.
"off profile barrels" is a good point. If you got this in different parts of the US would it taste the same?
@@blairhoughton7918 I assume they're still blending it, so I would think all the Kirkland bottles would taste roughly the same (not flavor changes due to shipping/storage conditions which should be minimal). I brought up off profile barrels because I'm assuming a distiller is not going to sell the barrels that need to produce their own product. If that's the case, does Bruichladdich produce enough barrels that they can sell, in large quantities, to a company like Kirkland and have enough barrels for their own distribution?
@@MrRossman2 Man, how happy is a distiller who has all these barrels of stuff he thinks he's wasted a decade on, when the Kirkland money fairy wafts in off the sea...
@@MrRossman2 It comes from Alexander Murray, an independent bottler. They buy barrels from wherever and bottle them at whatever proof they want.
I like their 23 yr Speyside they have as well.....great value and great experience.
I think Costco discontinued this one. It was the best for the price. If you can find it, I highly recommend to get it. My local Costco doesn't carry it anymore.
Honestly,the amount of time I’ve had really high quality non-descript indie cheaper bottlings is surprising, but snobs often won’t even consider them, or assume they’re automatically junk, wrong! I’ve also often had poor quality boring bland really aged expensive malts. You’re correct most of those indie Islays are Caol Ila, and occasionally Bowmore, Lagavulin, among others. They can also use different cask configurations to change the profile slightly. I still haven’t been able to find a cheap half priced indie Ardbeg or Laphroaig though😢
Whiskey Fellow did a review on this and broke down all the known elements: Islay Signal Malt from Alexander Murray Co independent bottlers and bottled at 100° at 50%/100 Proof. Kirkland products are always rebranded name brands, relabeled to protect the market value of the brand and give Costco the discount for their volume. Whiskey Fellow's conclusion is that Kirkland's Islay Single Malt is indeed Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 year. If true, that's about $25 savings. Three bottles pays for my annual Costco membership :)
I have both. It's even sweeter and denser than Port Charlotte 10. The closest thing I've had to it is Ardbeg Wee Beastie.
They put out a Kirkland Signature Glenlivet 40 year. It was 800 and fantastic.
GOOD MORNING YOU MB'S.... 🥃
Rex is a dangerous man when he is creatively bored... lets move ALL this junk.. because... I relate..
Whiskey (or wine) at Costco? Not here in Pennsylvania!
After watching this review I was able to pick up a bottle of this for under $40. Never having an isle before was not expecting a strong bandaid flavor. Are there any isle that don't have that bandaid flavor?
You're tasting bandaid because probably you are drinking it at too cold of a temperature, didn't let it breathe long enough, and didn't nose it long enough.
Get a caol ila 12. Pour an ounce in a bulbous glass. Swirl it, give it a sniff, let your hand warm the glass, and keep repeating that until sweetness becomes the dominant smell. The liquid should be above room temperature by then. Take a sip, quickly swish in mouth and swallow. Do not keep it in your mouth too long because it will numb your tongue. Take note of the complexity as the salty, iodine, herbal flavors transform into a nutty and smokey aftertaste. Now add 3-5 drops of water to open it up even more and enjoy nosing and drinking the rest of it.
So how it compares to Laphroaig 10 then? BTW, next time I'm going to Costco I will search for it to compare it to Ardbeg 10 (one of my favorites). Awesome video, Thanks!
Much sweeter than Laphroaig. This is more like an Ardbeg or Port Charlotte.
Y’all should try the Kirkland Premium small batch if you haven’t already.
Turning my whiskey vault hat right side out. These guys are back! I’ve grown tired of all the craft reviews.
Have you done Dahlmore?
This is certainly a PC or an off barrel CI. Holds up very, very close to PC10 and that comes from someone who thinks PC10 is #1 in the main Islay lineup. Fantastic value, so good, in fact, it's completely sold out in my area (has been for months)
My Costco in Florida also has Glenlivet 12 yr $35 750ml!
Not shocked at all. Absolutely love Kirkland brand products. Everything at Costco is really good quality, and an amazing value for the price. Their alcohol included: gin, tequila, cooked and single malt scotch. So. good.
I passed on it a month ago thinking it would still be there when I got back last week. Wrong! I was all gone. 😩
I love this whiskey to the point that I have 6 backups.
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE FOR SO LONG
yah i sent it in last Nov, so i have been as well.
@@erikevenson4303 November was after the embargo started. They must like you.
@@blairhoughton7918 I stand corrected, it must have been the few weeks prior to embargo
@@erikevenson4303 I think they like you. I checked the pending list and you are still queued up for two bottles.
@@blairhoughton7918 only 2? I should have a few more in the backorder list.