With nearly two decades of experience in the bar industry, the author discusses the generally poor reputation of private-brand spirits, but highlights Costco's Kirkland Signature range as a notable exception. The author specifically finds the whiskeys to be particularly good value and consistent in quality. However, the inconsistency in product availability varies, as Costco does not disclose production details. The article ranks the whiskeys currently available and emphasizes focusing on quality while acknowledging that blend scotch leads the market in production volumes.
Costco's Kirkland Signature spirits include surprisingly good whiskeys despite criticism of private-brand spirits, showcasing exceptional value and quality in the budget liquor segment.
While Costco provides consistently good whiskeys, the variability in available products requires consumers to stay updated on current offerings due to changing stock.
This ranking focuses on what is available now, indicating that some Kirkland whiskeys may disappear or change, emphasizing the need to assess the genuine quality of expressions.
Despite the general perception of blended scotch being lesser quality, blended scotch comprises 90% of scotch produced, proving there can be hidden gems within this category.
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