"Always among the top alcohol retailers in the U.S., Costco is well known for its extensive and reasonably priced liquors. While there will always be hits and misses in terms of quality, warehouse shelves no doubt carry something for everybody and every budget. This is certainly the case with its tequila selection, where top-shelf premium brands like Don Julio tango with bottles of Costco's own Kirkland Signature line."
"In my half-decade of bartending in fine dining, cocktail, sports bar, and catering settings, I learned that good tequilas are defined not by price, but by personality. And this personality depends on the type of agave used, the distillation, and the aging process. I also learned it's truly a versatile liquor. Añejo or reposado tequila can be aromatic or whiskey-like, while a blanco is often brighter and cleaner."
Costco carries a broad tequila selection that spans premium labels and private-label Kirkland Signature bottles, aiming to serve diverse tastes and budgets. Tequila character derives from agave type, distillation methods, and aging, producing blancos that are bright and clean and añejo or reposado expressions that can be aromatic or whiskey-like. Quality assessment emphasizes flavors, aromas, ingredient sourcing, and production processes alongside retail price. Tequila can be complex and suitable for sipping or mixing, with some offerings excelling and others missing the mark. Price listings referenced a West Springfield, MA warehouse.
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