Kirkland Whiskies

[Ganga]

Costco has been offering different whiskies (and other things) under their own brand Kirkland. I thought we should have a collection of thoughts here.

[AdamMY]

Dug up a note from one available Fall of 2011

Macallan 15 year old Sherry Cask Finish.

Aroma: Fruit cocktail, fino sherry, hint of sulfur, butter scotch, peaches and assorted toasted nuts.

Taste: A peaches fruit cup complete with syrup, spice cake, a bit overly present alcohol, and incredibly oily.

Finish: Peanut brittle, and toasted almonds.

[Ganga]

Kirkland Signature Small Batch Bourbon 7 yo
51.5
batch 5183

This has been reviewed several times here. This is a well crafted bourbon. One of the best buys on the market (while it lasts). Strong rye component gives it a character above and beyond sweetness. If this is what you like, get one.

[AdamMY]

"Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 20 Years Sherry Cask Finish" 40%

N: Oddly getting cooked banana's and flour. Touch of wood, but some interesting other aromas. Marzipan?

Taste: That odd flavor wave I can not quite place is prevalent in the taste as well. I will say that some air did this whisky good. Oddly candy like, lots of coconut, and vanilla. Good bit of banana as well.

Finish: Short and sweet, banana stays behind.


Take these notes with a grain of salt the sherry finish is almost all but lost as I just had a lot of heavy sherried whiskies earlier.