Yep, saw this or something like it at that price…and laughed…small market in that price range, smaller still at Costco and perhaps unrecognizable market with the Costco Kirkland label (though I could see someone giving a gift like this, just don’t see a gift at this level with the Kirkland monicker).
might be worth a buy at 399. I’m curious. It’s bottled by alexandar murray & co. (they do all the private label stuff for trader joes, costco and some TW)
I’ve had several bottles of the Kirkland/Glenlivet 40 year. It’s not sublime. It’s not deep. Pleasant. Very smooth.
At $199, it’d be a definite buy. I’ve got 1 bottle left from the several I purchased when they were marked down to $399. Not gonna reload at that price.
It was the perfect way to celebrate the Golden State Warriors’ first title in 40 years, though…
Finally caved and bought a bottle of the 18, glad I did, here is my take as posted in another thread…
Just got into the 18 year Speyside single malt sherry finished over the last couple nights, this stuff is really good. Loaded with flavor in a smooth yet dense style. Coming from someone who likes a lot of flavor in their spirits this one surprised me. Was expecting a watery approachable whisky but this really delivers. Showcases the best of both worlds, Bourbon and Sherry character with that funky Scotch complexity.
Kirkland Signature Highland 18 year old Sherry Cask Finish, 40%
Single Malt Scotch | $33
An 18 year old single malt for just $33 should set alarm bells ringing. But this sherry-finished Kirkland expression from an undisclosed distillery is definitely a decent dram at a bargain-basement price. Initially slightly vegetal and earthy on the nose, developing a warm leatheriness, with sherry, figs, melon skin, and caramel. Silky on the palate, with milk chocolate, emerging hazelnuts, sweet sherry, and honey. The finish is medium in length, with spicy orange and mocha coffee notes.
Reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Fall 2014)
83 points
Kirkland Signature (distilled at Glenlivet) 40 year old, 40%
Single Malt Scotch | $700
Bottling of a large package of 12 butts and 30 hoggies dating from 1972. The nose is slightly closed initially, but shows good mature distillery character: old apple, potpourri, more raspberry, and furniture polish. The palate is a little dry, with humidor and light chocolate, but needs water to bring out the fruit-sugar sweetness. It’s good, but that low bottling strength has sapped it of the energy which is vital for old whiskies. (U.S. only)