Costco - 19yr. Single Malt - Kirkland

[RJT]

Originally Posted by Ivory Tower

750ml

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[Charles]

Looks like a great deal to me. Those bottles normally go for $100 or more.

[doctorcue]

Hopefully they have this after the turn of the year. I plan on buying a good bottle of booze per month. Looks like this is the value leader!

I heart Costco!

[omowasu]

I just picked up the exact same bottle today - 19 year old single malt Kirkland by Macallan distillery. $69.99 here at the Lake Zurich Costco.

I am going to give it to my old man as part of his Christmas gift. He will want to crack it open on Christmas eve, so Ill post a report here on Christmas day or somewhere around then.

[whiteboard]

For those who have tried this, how does it compare to Macallan-labeled 18 year?

[cmiller]

Aaargh....

Well, they are breaking ground on the new costco site soon here in Omaha, hopefully I'll find it there when it opens.

[omowasu]

As stated prior, I picked up a bottle of the Kirkland (Costco) Macallan 19y single malt as part of my old man's Christmas gift, and we cracked the bottle the next day.

Bear in mind that I usually drink Dewars white label, Johnny Walker Red, or Glenlivet as they are enjoyable lower-cost scotch whiskies. I am just getting restarted in the world of single malts.

The best way I can describe the Costco 19y single malt is smoooooooooth! I normally take my scotch with club soda or water, but I was able to drink this one straight. All of the harsh notes I would usually find in a cheaper scotch were not present, and instead there were citrus, floral, and wood undertones. I was very impressed to say the least. I only had one glass, however, as it was a gift and intended for the old man.

The Costco nearby has more bottles left, although I dont know how long they will last. Maybe I should pick up a couple more?

[Ernesto Fan]

I've gotten a few nice things at Costco. Enjoy!

[mosesbotbol]

I think the Kirkland Scotch is a regular item from Costco, so no need to rush out and get it while it lasts. If it does run out, don't go pointing fingers at me.

[billybarue]

I was out in California for part of the holidays and picked up the Trader Joe's 18 year old from Macallan. I can't find the receipt, but I remember it to be about $45.00 (as mentioned earlier in this thread).

I don't know why it would make a huge price difference, but the sales person said the TJ version is aged only in oak, while the true Macallan is aged in a mixture of barrels. Sounds like hoakum, and I didn't bother to check this. I know I like Macallan so I thought I would take a shot. Hopefully break it open in a week or two and post my thoughts.

Cheers,

BillyBarue

[billybarue]

Well I broke it open and threw some random scotches on my desk for a comparison.

1) Benrinnes (15 year speyside) --- simply an awesome scotch. Beats the Trader Joe Macallan pretty easily.

2) Caol Ila (12 year, Islay) ---- Well this sampling may be slanted. I just love heavily peated Islays.

3) 1988 Linkwood (1988 Highland) ---- close , but the Linkwood is slightly better.

4) Trader Joe's Macallan (18 year, oak matured, highland) ---- quite good, I don't have another Macallan on hand to compare it to, but it is well worth the price, in my opinion.

5) Chivas Regal (18 year, blend) --- one of my favorite blends. TJ's Macallan beats it.

6) Bowmore Legend (Islay) --- Not heavy peated, nice scotch but TJ's Macallan beats it pretty soundly.


I should have had some glenmorangies, balvenies, glenfiddichs to compare, but there ya go.

Cheers,

BillyBarue

[doctorcue]

Time to hit Trader Joes!!! Good thing my wife's close friend works there. Might be able to snag a discount!

[Dr_Trac]

Originally Posted by Ivory Tower

Yeah, just refill your old MacCallan bottles so you can impress guests.

I've never seen Kirkland Scotch at Costco, though.

it's kind of ghetto but i've done that with a few bottles. lol. particularly my Remy Martin XO bottle, heh.

[Braxxy]

Trader Joe's opened a store here in NYC last year, so upon reading about this 18 year old Macallan I rush to the store, 2 blocks from my work but I have never been there before, anyway they have a whole seperate store called Trader Joe's wine. I enter and see nothing but wine, when I ask for help they tell me Trader Joe himself didn't want to get a NY liquor license. 2 Buck Chuck was also 3 Buck Chuck, only in NY!

[Smoked]

I had my first Cherry tonight and figured I would do a search for Cherry to see what I come up with. Well it turns out I have a TJs in town with three versions of the TJs Scotch. They have a 12 year, a 15 year, and an 18 year. They are all made by great companies and I am going there this friday to pick some up. Thanks a bunch!