tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post8045259831359601781..comments2024-03-05T07:55:16.812-08:00Comments on Rowley's Whiskey Forge: So Who Makes Costco's Kirkland Signature Bourbon?Matthew Rowleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00613982533349459637noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-79334519314154314032016-12-05T17:59:20.491-08:002016-12-05T17:59:20.491-08:00I loved that burbon mixed with some coca cola. Now...I loved that burbon mixed with some coca cola. Now they have some nasty oaky tasting burbon from Tennessee. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214842041128502234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-23543483715470186902014-07-11T21:45:38.414-07:002014-07-11T21:45:38.414-07:00I love it. I very soon get a bottle. It's a lo...I love it. I very soon get a bottle. It's a lovely flavour, not as toffee as maker, and does extremely well with a particular ice cube. Also I wish to know “who made this amazing Bourbon”.Orville Honiwellhttp://www.housecleaningbellevue.com/tag/house-cleaning-kirkland-wa/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-20695898111814798072014-02-21T14:31:44.988-08:002014-02-21T14:31:44.988-08:00The pro guys and the con guys here are as an inter...The pro guys and the con guys here are as an interesting read as the original article. <br /><br />As a single malt guy who dabbles in Bourbon, I'd say it's what you like. It's too bad Costco doesn't sell nips so you could try it without getting a fill liter. I tried it for the first time today, pretty good as far as I'm concerned. It's like wine, there's no good or bad wine, it's what you like. <br />-Jay<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-44712657367412845892014-02-11T22:35:40.013-08:002014-02-11T22:35:40.013-08:00So now I'm going to have to buy a bottle of Co...So now I'm going to have to buy a bottle of Costco's bourbon and have a tasting with Trader Joe's bourbon and maybe my current favorite, Big House.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853057494479680201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-92023653688535304742014-01-13T07:49:20.246-08:002014-01-13T07:49:20.246-08:00If you want better whiskey pay more money. You ge...If you want better whiskey pay more money. You get what you pay for!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-12936662388673085862014-01-12T03:24:41.187-08:002014-01-12T03:24:41.187-08:00Ok so I am not connoisseur by any means. My Chiva...Ok so I am not connoisseur by any means. My Chivas 25 has collected dust on my shelf while Chivas 12 is in heavy rotation. I also drink Gentleman Jack. I can afford better but I like what I like. Forgive me, but I like this stuff.<br /><br />So the problem with a generic store brand like Kirkland is that is that its source can change from time to time. As of the date of this post, the google machine tells me that Kentucky Springs distilling company bottles the Kirkland stuff. They bottle Knob Creek, Basil Hayden's, Bookers, and Bakers. These are Beam Global brands which also includes Red Stag, Makers Mark, and (gulp) Old Grand dad! <br />So what is Kirkland bourbon? Is it Jim Beam or Old Crow? It doesn't matter. Did you like it when you drank it? Then that's all that matters. If you do like it then your only problem is that you can't order it at the bar...or can you? Drink what you like, and if you need "expert" confirmation that you are drinking "acceptable" spirits, then you should probably do us all a favor and have a drink of the denatured variety.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-21471714087252268332013-12-28T18:51:35.760-08:002013-12-28T18:51:35.760-08:00Disagree totally! This is a great bourbon that yo...Disagree totally! This is a great bourbon that you can get elsewhere for a lot more money! Perhaps not to your taste. You might like JIm Beam or Early Times better. Sorry JB to put you in the same sentence as ET!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-14147992258010501762013-11-28T13:51:57.204-08:002013-11-28T13:51:57.204-08:00I was spoiled once and had a taste of some tequila...I was spoiled once and had a taste of some tequila that was $100 a shot. I'm a whiskey drinker myself, but this tequila opened my eyes to what is out there. I find most store bought alcohol pretty gross. They taste that rubbing alcohol with a little flavor. Most are what i call mixing liquors. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757349515459120382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-29876765845921627512013-09-28T12:25:20.392-07:002013-09-28T12:25:20.392-07:00One of the most intriguing things about this Bourb...One of the most intriguing things about this Bourbon is that it has inspired a discussion that has lasted more than 2 years.<br /><br />For what it's worth, I opened a bottle today and had some over ice with thimble-full of water, which is how I was taught to drink Scotch. I found it both drinkable and enjoyable. I'm sure there are better Bourbons out there, but I'm not sure that there are better ones at this price. <br /><br />Cheers,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-49860432534258556582013-08-31T19:40:06.986-07:002013-08-31T19:40:06.986-07:00I am thinking that the Bourbon Costco is selling i...I am thinking that the Bourbon Costco is selling in mid-2013 may not be the same as the Bourbon they were selling in early 2011 when Mr. Rowley made his blog entry. I would be very interested to see Mr Rowley sample a bottle from today's stock and update the review. I would even spring for the bottle!<br /><br />Personally, I like it. It is not going to make me forget Elijah Craig 12 YO or Jefferson Presidential Select or even Elmer T. Lee. But I prefer it over a whole lot of other more expensive Bourbons. Peronally . . . I think it is a good deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-89961378969757775312013-08-27T21:16:10.778-07:002013-08-27T21:16:10.778-07:00This product tastes very much like Colonel EH Tayl...This product tastes very much like Colonel EH Taylor. A prerequisite to this drink is Wild Turkey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-43915758084142831302013-08-24T06:06:00.760-07:002013-08-24T06:06:00.760-07:00I just bought a bottle of Kirkland "Premium S...I just bought a bottle of Kirkland "Premium Small Batch Bourbon" here in an Asian country where decent bourbon is impossible to obtain. I'm normally content with such fare as Maker's Mark and Knob Creek, but here in Asia I have had to grown accustomed to various kinds of Scotch Whiskey, which totally dominate the market here in Taiwan.<br /><br /> Hence I was pleased to find a bourbon that wasn't absurdly overpriced Jim Bean or Jack Daniels, two products I would under normal circumstances never drink, despite (or perhaps because of) being from Tennessee myself.<br /><br />TO my palate the Kirkland stuff is really sweet, with big, simple notes of caramel and vanilla. The sweetness and flavor is almost over the top- smooth, but not subtle. Maybe they've changed the recipe since the initial review, as this stuff is not harsh at all; in fact it seems they have over-corrected toward the sweet side of the spectrum. Given the price and lack of other products here, I am OK with it, but not sure how often I would buy something this sweet and bright. If you like smoky and more complex/subtle bourbons, you will probably not like this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-79686950942698250262013-07-31T23:42:49.954-07:002013-07-31T23:42:49.954-07:00Although I enjoyed the above comments most seem to...Although I enjoyed the above comments most seem to be missing the point. This product is clearly listed as a "small batch" whiskey most likely with a completely unique mash bill. Since it is a bourbon the only requirement is that mash bill be at least 50% corn. Master Distillers are always tweaking the mash bill for unique character in small batch whiskies. As to value, aging a whiskey is probably the most significant factor in it's cost. Thus 20 bucks for a liter of 7 year old whiskey has to be considered a great value. Hats off to Costco for continuing to do what they do best... give us great values! I also really enjoy their Kirkland 18 year old scotch and the Kirkland brut at 20 bucks a pop is amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-86970829873759873622013-07-29T07:50:13.957-07:002013-07-29T07:50:13.957-07:00Last weekend I went to Costco and saw their Kirkla...Last weekend I went to Costco and saw their Kirkland Small Batch Premium Bourbon for sale at only $19.99 a bottle. i thought this might be a bargain. I went to my car and did a search of the product and Rowley's Whiskey Forge came up. I read your comments, and said that it looks like I got fooled into wasting $20.00, and if the whiskey is that bad, I am going to definitely toss it. After getting home I tasted the bourbon and said not bad. So I decided to wait a while and try it again. As a matter of fact, it is quite good. I am now wondering why folk are making such bad remarks about it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-55809564556186979192013-07-21T09:06:38.513-07:002013-07-21T09:06:38.513-07:00I don't know what you want. It's $20 whis...I don't know what you want. It's $20 whiskey. Tell me one better for the price? Beam or Buffalo Trace it tastes great. I've paid a lot more for a lot worse. Winkle is the greatest but who can mortgage his house for a bottle?<br /><br />Signed<br />The Frugal Bourbon LoverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-29714602654504103012013-07-01T10:18:36.997-07:002013-07-01T10:18:36.997-07:00Seems to be alot of bourbon snobs commenting. Look...Seems to be alot of bourbon snobs commenting. Look guys, its not the greatest bourbon in the country agreed. But its much better than say George Dickel.So get off your horses, and enjoy it for what it is BOURBON plain and simpleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-24211434957546811172013-06-23T20:30:20.605-07:002013-06-23T20:30:20.605-07:00Jennifer get off the juice!Jennifer get off the juice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-50280246634676866872013-06-20T07:29:48.329-07:002013-06-20T07:29:48.329-07:00I thoroughly enjoyed the bottle of Kirkland given ...I thoroughly enjoyed the bottle of Kirkland given to me by a friend. It compares to the Old Weller 10 year that is no longer available. In fact, I liked it so much that I may have to join Costco and make the out of state trek to stock up. Beautiful bourbon for a beautiful price.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-39763496268826371992013-06-13T17:26:31.193-07:002013-06-13T17:26:31.193-07:00I Have drinking bourbon for years veteran of the b...I Have drinking bourbon for years veteran of the bourbon trail and Bardstown tastings.....I think Costco bourbon is a very smooth, but not complex bourbon that for $20 is a great value. I am partial to higher rye bourbons which this is not but this has a spot on my shelf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-85031821667962659382013-06-06T18:11:42.418-07:002013-06-06T18:11:42.418-07:00Here in Warshintun State, home of Costco, we recen...Here in Warshintun State, home of Costco, we recently privatized our liquor business, doing much damage to my wallet. I bought a jug this morning, and thought it was just fine. I dream about $20 bottles of any distiller spirits here. By the time the State is done with taxes, fees and assorted add-ons you will be lucky to get out of the door for less than forty bucks even for the cheap stuff. Our friends across the pond who wear plaid skirts and are noted for their thrift have made a good thing out of buying our used barrels, but come up short for my tastes. Costco has some very talented tasters on their payroll which really show in their Kirkland labeled wines, and their move to the premium booze market will yield some real bargains sooner or later. I don't care who makes the Kirkland Bourbon so long as it's good, and I thought it good. Bert Chadickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083077129677663230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-41088306789999249182013-05-27T14:07:40.142-07:002013-05-27T14:07:40.142-07:00This is a perfect example of, "Good Men (and ...This is a perfect example of, "Good Men (and Women) having honest differences of opinion. In truth, there is no Definable Standard (that I am aware of) with respect to this issue. So, imbibe if you like, and avoid if you don't. Bob Bodack, Farmington Hills, Mi.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382019656285370977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-15595426339866416762013-05-21T22:14:29.659-07:002013-05-21T22:14:29.659-07:00I'm now onto the second bottle of Costco Bourb...I'm now onto the second bottle of Costco Bourbon and I like it a lot. Previously I've had Bulleit, Four Roses, Maker's Mark, 46, Woodford, Knob Creek, and Russells. I've just bought Buffalo Trace for the first time, and I must say Buffalo Trace is a very nice bourbon. Furthermore, the flavor profile is very similar to Costco Bourbon. BT is much smoother and gentler than Costco, but their similarity is unmistakable. Costco has a bit more burn, which may be a turn off for some people. While I like the Costco Bourbon a lot, now that I've tasted Buffalo Trace I don't see any reason to get Costco Bourbon any more since BT offers a lot more for a few more dollars. Bottom line, if you like Buffalo Trace, then you may find Costco Bourbon appealing and likeable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-85116896417829442892013-05-04T23:50:13.925-07:002013-05-04T23:50:13.925-07:00I'm a wine drinker, but I have discovered bour...I'm a wine drinker, but I have discovered bourbon a couple of years ago and I love it. I've tried most of the well known brands under $50 per bottle. I always drink my bourbon neat, poured from the bottle and nothing added.<br /><br />My previous bottle was the Kirkland Bourbon and I must say it blew me away. It had very complex nose, nice burn, and a long finish. My current bottle is Russel's Reserve small batch 10 yo. It's a nice bourbon, but compared to Kirkland it lacks the complexity, the finish is rather short and has a little sweet aftertaste. I finished a bottle of Knob Creek not too long ago, and I don't find it to be similar to Kirkland. I am very interested to know who bottles Kirkland, as this is one exceptional bourbon.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-70861018657358025572013-05-01T19:17:12.786-07:002013-05-01T19:17:12.786-07:00I think it is great, and well worth the price. It...I think it is great, and well worth the price. It is a little harsh for 80 proof, but not for 103. Then again, I usually go against the norm. I think Maker's is absolute CRAP, and will take Dickel #12 over it any day of the week. You can find several bottles of the Kirkland in my house at any given time. You will also find Virginia Gentlemen 90 which I feel is another rare treat. Everyone has their own tastes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-68537166572028550642013-04-10T19:04:07.207-07:002013-04-10T19:04:07.207-07:00I take great exception with the review, also, but ...I take great exception with the review, also, but everyone's palette is different. Personally, I found this bourbon to be an excellent one, I found it to be a poor man's Jameson. Cheers, all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04510904321518115334noreply@blogger.com