"Costco is that mecca of savings and a sea of humanity at its ... well, not finest, but certainly not its worst. Home of the $1.50 hot dog and the $4.99 rotisserie chicken, the latter of which I admit instantly made me a member for life, Costco hosts a cornucopia (Costcopia?) of superb products at fairly reasonable prices. And that includes wine, beer, and spirits - notably, whiskey, my favorite spirit."
"I have a hefty collection of liquor and wine, but the crown jewel has to be my selection of whiskey. I have somewhere north of 40 different bottles of whiskey, from Jameson to Chivas Regal to rare Japanese bottles and even a couple of vintage bottles from the '60s and '70s. Like Moira Rose's wigs, I find each has their own personality and purpose, and I pour based on my mood."
"When I was challenged to find the best whiskeys in Costco, I wondered what I'd find at my local warehouse. I'd heard that many of the Kirkland Signature ( Costco's store brand) bottles were actually worth trying, especially for the prices, so I gathered a selection of those, made note of what other whiskeys were in stock that I had at home, and had myself a little taste test."
A whiskey collector with an extensive personal collection evaluated Costco's whiskey selection through a blind tasting conducted with a partner. The collector owns over 40 bottles spanning common brands, rare Japanese releases, and vintage 1960s–1970s bottles, and assesses whiskeys by mood and occasion. Costco is highlighted for offering strong value on many items, including food and spirits. Multiple Kirkland Signature bottles outperformed expectations in the blind tasting, and a list of eight favorite whiskeys available at Costco was identified based on taste, price, and overall value.
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