A new Kirkland Signature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has appeared on Costco shelves, priced at about $27.69 for a 1.75-liter bottle. The release has been kept low-key, but a customer in Minnesota found the bottle and shared a photo. The 92-proof bourbon is distilled, barreled, and aged in Bardstown, Kentucky by DC Flynt MW Domaines & Estates. The bottle describes a bold yet elegant profile with rich oak, vanilla, and warm spices, plus aromas of caramelized cherries, toasted coconut, and nuts. Kentucky Straight bourbon must be aged at least two years, giving it a medium-to-full body and a long finish suited for old-fashioned or classic Manhattan cocktails. It differs from Costco’s other in-house Kentucky Straight, the Kirkland Signature Small Batch Bourbon distilled by Barton 1792, which has a sweeter finish.
"The Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is from Costco's fan-favorite in-house brand, Kirkland Signature - and it looks to cost just $27.69 for a 1.75-liter bottle. The retailer has kept the release pretty quiet. However, a Reddit user found the bourbon in a store in Minnesota and posted a photo of the bottle. The 92-proof spirit is distilled, barreled, and aged in Bardstown, Kentucky by DC Flynt MW Domaines & Estates, an American wine and spirits distributing firm that works on a lot of other Kirkland Signature products."
"As noted on the bottle, the bourbon has a "bold yet elegant" expression with rich notes of oak, vanilla, and warm spices along with aromas of caramelized cherries, toasted coconut, and nuts. A Kentucky Straight whiskey has to be aged for a minimum of two years, so this is a medium-to-full bodied spirit with a long finish - perfect for an old-fashioned or classic Manhattan cocktail."
"Costco does have another in-house Kentucky Straight on offer: the Kirkland Signature Small Batch Bourbon, distilled by Barton 1792. The small batch is also produced in Bardstown, which sparked questions among customers, but the town is home to a number of distilleries and it's known as a destination for bourbon enthusiasts. Even if there is some connection, the new Kirkland Signature Kentucky Straight does not have the Barton 1792 label, and the drink itself has a slightly different flavor and finish."
"While the 1792 bourbon has a sweet finish, the new Kirkland Signature bourbon is complex and almost peppery - making it perfect for sipping straight or mixing bold cocktails. Costco shoppers seem to be excited to taste the new Kirkland Signature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey."
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