Costco BM Kirkland Signature 20 year Single Malt scotch whisky for $44.99

Ah everyone in my family too.. i seem to be the most recent genetic mutation that predisposes me to not react. lol

to all you scotch connoisseurs... Im a complete newbie on scotch (more of a tequila connoisseur myself)... I did like glenlivet 18 when I tried it... my buddy also had glenfiddich 18 and it was ok...but I liked the glenlivet better... both were on the rocks (ill assume this is pretty similar taste wise to adding a few drops of distilled water since the ice will just melt a little???? but I could be complete wrong LOL)... tried chivas and never was a fan... was hoping to try the Kirkland but we dont get them in our stores in Texas....

so if I liked the glenlivet 18 what other bottles should I be looking for that have similar drink-ability?

Ugh why won't San Diego have it in stock already?!!

Question, Glenfiddich 12 Year Old is $26 at TJs, is that a good deal? Or is that normal price?

In Naperville, none in stock last night and none in stock now....in between someone bought an entire pallet. Damn it, gotta be one of you guys

Quote from kris259 : to all you scotch connoisseurs... Im a complete newbie on scotch (more of a tequila connoisseur myself)... I did like glenlivet 18 when I tried it... my buddy also had glenfiddich 18 and it was ok...but I liked the glenlivet better... both were on the rocks (ill assume this is pretty similar taste wise to adding a few drops of distilled water since the ice will just melt a little???? but I could be complete wrong LOL)... tried chivas and never was a fan... was hoping to try the Kirkland but we dont get them in our stores in Texas.... so if I liked the glenlivet 18 what other bottles should I be looking for that have similar drink-ability?

I'd recommend Glenlivet 15 instead of the 18. Same with Glenfiddich, even if you didn't like the 18. Those are both under $50 and I think they taste better than the 18s. I'd also recommend Balvenie Doublewood (tastes closer to Glenfiddich than Glenlivet) and Oban 14.

If you want to try something smoky/peaty, then Highland Park 12 and Coal Isla 12 would be my recommendations. I'm not a fan of Laphroaig (because my stomach isn't), but plenty of people would recommend that, too.

The best way to find what you like is to dive in and start drinking (in moderation, I guess).

Quote from tennisplayer888 : Question, Glenfiddich 12 Year Old is $26 at TJs, is that a good deal? Or is that normal price?

Yes that's the normal price.

Quote from ChudJones : I'd recommend Glenlivet 15 instead of the 18. Same with Glenfiddich, even if you didn't like the 18. Those are both under $50 and I think they taste better than the 18s. I'd also recommend Balvenie Doublewood (tastes closer to Glenfiddich than Glenlivet) and Oban 14. If you want to try something smoky/peaty, then Highland Park 12 and Coal Isla 12 would be my recommendations. I'm not a fan of Laphroaig (because my stomach isn't), but plenty of people would recommend that, too. The best way to find what you like is to dive in and start drinking (in moderation, I guess).

very true.... dive in and try some... my GF has a upscale xmas work party at a very upscale members only club that we go to each year... its open bar... so I plan on trying 3-4 varieties (its a work thing with a nice dinner...so I gotta keep it to 4 max.. )... im sure they will have 5-10 different bottles easy...since its an upscale members only club....... I figured SD could point me in the direction of which bottles to drink from while I am there... then Ill go get one of the ones I liked

anyone tried Oxnard, CA costco?

The Culver City (West Los Angeles, California) Costco has over 900; I just called and asked.

Quote from kris259 : pictures please... I never heard of kirkland having tequila, burbon, rum etc... sounds interesting!

The jury is still out on the bourbon (7 yrs old, $19.99 per liter) because I tried it immediately after finishing a glass of the single malt. Worst case I will transfer it to an empty Evan Williams Single Barrel bottle and pour it for friends who usually drink nothing but Jim Beam white label. Both of the vodka's are pretty solid. The French is great straight up or in a martini and the American is a bargain for any other mixed drinks at $13.99 per 1.75L. I haven't tried the tequilas or the spiced rum yet. I recently finished off a bottle of Cruzan Black Strap Rum that is now my go-to cheap flavorful rum.

I'll post more prices as soon as I find my receipt...

Quote from DerProfi : The jury is still out on the bourbon (7 yrs old, $19.99 per liter) because I tried it immediately after finishing a glass of the single malt. Worst case I will transfer it to an empty Evan Williams Single Barrel bottle and pour it for friends who usually drink nothing but Jim Beam white label. Both of the vodka's are pretty solid. The French is great straight up or in a martini and the American is a bargain for any other mixed drinks at $13.99 per 1.75L. I haven't tried the tequilas or the spiced rum yet. I recently finished off a bottle of Cruzan Black Strap Rum that is now my go-to cheap flavorful rum. I'll post more prices as soon as I find my receipt...

UFC fights on Fox are on in a few... heading your way...

nice little kirklands collection there... being a tequila guy (grew up on the border and always went to mexico to tequila bars and brought high end bottles home on better than SD prices...) I would sure like to try out their silver and anjeo... Im finishing off a bottle of Don Julio 1942 Anjeo right now... along with polishing off some free mexican beers (via the 25 off 25 amex small business deal)

Quote from kris259 : UFC fights on Fox are on in a few... heading your way... nice little kirklands collection there... being a tequila guy (grew up on the border and always went to mexico to tequila bars and brought high end bottles home on better than SD prices...) I would sure like to try out their silver and anjeo... Im finishing off a bottle of Don Julio 1942 Anjeo right now... along with polishing off some free mexican beers (via the 25 off 25 amex small business deal)

I'm prone to impulse buys (note unused foosball and pool tables in the back) If it weren't a 95 mile round trip to the DC Costco, I'd try to return about half of it. My wife is going to freak when the $800 charge hits our AmEx. On the topic of tequila, I can't say I've ever enjoyed it straight up. What's the proper temperature?

Quote from protodoc : None in stock in Waltham, MA. But if you want to treat yourself they have the Glenlivet XXV.

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Went to Avon earlier today and picked up two, tried it and if they have some in the AM then I am picking up more...I know that Danver's had it also(Earlier today)