The general concept behind Costco’s business is simple: buy more products in bulk, for less cost. But Costco isn’t just a store, it’s an experience. They have a food court, an eyeglass business, a gas station, TVs and computers, clothes, books, yard equipment, and a large grocery aisle — whatever you need, Costco will (probably) have.
Most of the products are under Costco’s signature brand, Kirkland, though they work with other retailers for a huge selection. Costco’s Kirkland brand sells practically everything. They have water bottles, Keurig cups, olive oil, and even gasoline — you can find a dupe for pretty much anything in Costco under their signature Kirkland Brand.
Recently, fans of Costco all over the internet, mainly Reddit, have brought to our attention how good the alcohol is at Costco under the Kirkland brand. Here are some Costco alcohol dupes that you’ve got to try.
Kirkland Signature French Vodka
Some say Kirkland’s French Vodka is so similar to Grey Goose, many question if it’s produced by the same distillery. Professionals say that while the vodka is likely manufactured in Cognac, France like Grey Goose’s is, Grey Goose is the only wheat-based French vodka.
According to Reddit users, Kirkland’s French vodka tastes nearly identical to Grey Goose despite the different manufacturers. It’s clean, smooth, and some even say that they had no hangover after.
Despite the mysteries of the manufacturing, a 1.75-liter bottle of Kirkland’s French Vodka is about $20 to $25 while 1.75 liters of Grey Goose is about $40 to $60. This makes Kirkland vodka an absolutely stellar deal, especially when the taste profile is so similar to big name brands in Vodka.
Kirkland Vodka + Soda
Dubbed as “Kirkland Klaws” or “High Noon double-take” by Redditors, it’s clear that these flavored hard seltzers are a valiant competitor in the competition between High Noon hard seltzer and White Claws. These canned beverages come in a wide selection of flavors including peach, watermelon, pineapple, mango, lime, and grapefruit. They come in large packs, like most other products at Costco, and are perfect for parties or cookouts.
A pack of 24 12-ounce Kirkland Vodka + Sodas is about $25, while a 12-pack of 12oz White Claws will already run over $20. Where else can you get so much for so little other than at Costco? The alcohol percentage, the taste, and flavor options are all comparable to White Claw.
Kirkland Cognac
A member of Costco’s lively community on Reddit taste tested Kirkland’s Cognac to get a true consensus on the best Cognac around — the main competition being Hennessy. Cognac tends to be on the more expensive side because of how and where it is produced. Hennessy runs for $70-80 per handle, while the Kirkland version is only around $50, so the Kirkland brand drink is quite a steal!
The original poster of the Cognac taste test, @damiensandoval, a long-time Hennessy drinker, claims that Kirkland’s version stands up to competitor brands that cost so much more, and even says it’s better than Hennessy — grab yourself a bottle and see for yourself if it’s true.
Kirkland Signature Irish Cream Liqueur
Whiskey, sugar, and cream; what’s not to like about that? Kirkland’s Irish Cream Liqueur, according to fans on Reddit, tastes similar to the popular Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur that is manufactured in Dublin. There are two versions of this product at Costco; one with 17% alcohol, and one with 13.9%. The former is produced in a similar way to Bailey’s, and the latter is sweeter and labeled as Kirkland’s Irish Country Cream.
This product is smooth, creamy, sweet, and only costs $20 to $25 for 1.75L, while the on-brand stuff is typically about $50. Talk about a steal, and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.