Recently it also introduced an XO rum that is … This has all of the gags that have made it so much fun for us "older" folk watching the old cartoons. Here’s a list of Costco’s signature Kirkland-brand boozes to help you decide which ones are worth the gamble. Kirkland Canadian whisky is aged for 6 years and presumably given a light spice/sweet additive to smooth out the profile (as is common with almost all Canadian whisky). He thinks the Kirkland Signature Blended Scotch Whiskey is likely distilled either by Diageo (who owns Johnnie Walker) or Bacardi (who produce Dewar's, according to The Whiskey Wash). ... and Paul Lynde are all wonderful! Aging in range from 4 years old to 12 years old, each small batch release of James T. Kirk Bourbon exhibits a depth and richness seen in only the finest Bourbon. This weekend I noticed a new version of the 2013 classic: Kirkland (Costco’s brand) has a new version of its 20 year-old Speyside single-malt with a sherry cask finish (link to the last one I reviewed, in 2013, here). At this time, we don't know where the whisky is produced but the marketing literature promises a base of … Community wine reviews and ratings on NV A. P. Hotaling & Co. Old Kirk Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 64.21%, plus professional notes, label … George,” “OK A No. Over the years Hotaling’s firm also featured other labels, including “Hotalings Special Reserve,” “O.P.S. After that the company’s principal brand became “Old Kirk.” It was a proprietary brand, trademarked with the government in 1906. But it's Kirk's horse, Whiskey, that steals the entire show. There are plenty of distilleries — big, small and up-and-coming — that produce these gentler, fruitier and immensely sippable takes on our favorite spirit, and they won’t involve three- or four-figure payouts. Bourbon,” “St. What a horse! James T. Kirk Straight Bourbon Whiskey, according to those behind it, is 10 year old whiskey from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana that’s been distilled in Tennessee and bottled in Kentucky. A short appearance by Foster Brooks is great. As before, this is bottled by those big-box contact maestros, Alexander Murray & Co. from a mystery distillery in Speyside. The French vodka available at … Review: Kirk and Sweeney Dominican Rum 12 Years Old. You don’t need to hunt down an impossible release of Pappy or W.L. Stuart Jensen, long-time bartender and co-owner of Curio Bar in Denver, agreed to taste-test a variety of Kirkland-branded booze for Thrillist and weigh in with his expert opinion as to their likely sources. Weller to enjoy a wheated whiskey experience. By Kirk Miller. French Vodka: $19.99. Tasting notes are listed below. 35 Maple Street — the California-based folks behind Uncle Val’s gin and Masterson’s rye whiskey — has turned its sights on yet another spirit: rum. Kirk and Sweeney’s core rum range consists of 12, 18 and 23-year-old expressions. Enter your email address to unlock full scores, detailed tasting notes and FREE access to nearly 300,000 wine, beer and spirit reviews.