Sommelier Tries Every Costco Liquor | World Of Wine | Bon Appétit

[@torger7324]

Love these ones with André. He seems like such a nice guy and explains everything so simple and understandable.

[@toddoron]

Some of the only decent content BA puts out these days. Gone are the golden days of the BA test kitchen

[@reubenhandel210]

He clearly doesn't know anything about whiskey though

[@AlecDiPietro]

I met him before in NYC, he's as nice and genuine as he seems on video. Great guy.

[@KelsomaticPDX]

@@reubenhandel210why do you say that

[@reubenhandel210]

@MrKelsomatic he's done 2 videos with scotch in them and both times he talked about peat flavor in unpeated examples.

[@ForrestHanson]

Would absolutely love to see André do a blind taste off between the Kirklands and comparable name-brand spirits.

[@jackieclaremont3227]

That’s literally what this vid should’ve been.

[@Sawbuck]

I was going to say "wouldn't matter he could tell..." But then I stopped myself thinking "Well, that's what the pretentious A-holes said in France in 1976..." But I would still give him the over 50% odds on...

[@ForrestHanson]

@@Sawbuck I think he'd do better than 50/50, but: 1. The fact it's close is telling. 2. The ones he hit vs. missed would be interesting.

[@MyNewYorkCity.]

Yes we need that.

[@nullgeodesic9423]

I'd love to see a blind tasting as well. Have one somelier pick low, medium, and high quality versions of each spirit, plus a kirkland version, and see how another somelier (or better yet a panel) rank them WITHOUT knowing that one is Kirkland.

[@blinco1539]

The descriptions of these were really stellar. I feel like some reviewers use terminology only experienced drinkers would know but Andre was able to put it in a way anyone could understand without losing the quality or depth of the review

[@michaelscott356]

"Stellar"? I was thinking cellar. 😉

[@gabrielsatter]

Experienced? That is not the term you're looking for, is it?

[@shane864]

I'm a flavor chemist and I can assure you all that everything Kirkland brand is on the same par as any premium brand. Costco has the best buying team on planet earth.

[@erickleinwolterink3524]

Costco definitely has the most complete and stringent program. Getting brought on by Costco is a badge of honor for any product.

[@sashaleggett1994]

where do you get into flavour chemistry? i'm a chemistry undergrad

[@Mutiny960]

@@sashaleggett1994 Food Science Master's Degree Program. Check out schools like Cornell, Virginia Tech and Penn State.

[@eddiefalcon8316]

That is an interesting field. Super cool.

[@tolaabu7066]

@@sashaleggett1994same here.

[@TheMarkhervey]

How about this with every Costco wine?

[@statisticallyvalidatedster658]

Yesss all the cheap Costco wines

[@papiagua]

NGL some of those wines slap​@@statisticallyvalidatedster658

[@pepeshadilay]

​@@statisticallyvalidatedster658trader Joe wine is better

[@Whatsupbruther]

WAYYYYY too many 😂 At least at my costco, there's probably 80+ brands

[@pilsplease7561]

As a winemaker that would be torture. Half of them are awful. And the way costco railroads the wineries producing it to basically produce it at cost is another reason I hate them they literally tried to get the winery i worked for several years ago to produce a wine for them we said no because it was too much financial investment for basically no return we take all the risk.

[@ticklefish4898]

The Kirkland Spiced Rum is a pleasant surprise. I serve it as an after dinner drink and watch people’s surprise reactions. It’s delicious sipped.

[@derekbader130]

I like to mix it with ginger ale or coke!

[@InSurrealtime]

My local costco has been out of Spiced Rum for two months, I hope they haven't discontinued it. I forgot to ask on the way out.

[@ssl3546]

lol it's all just a soup of chemicals blended into sugar alcohol, that's why it's so cheap.

[@vishg5148]

@@ssl3546OMG NO NOT CHEMICALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW WILL WE SURVIVE

[@oc9357]

Yeah its discontinued

[@KyleNabilcy]

Definitely less chaotic than Can It Kirkland

[@LucasDubois-hl2mg]

D'accord, moins chaotique que le Kirkland en boîte, mais j'aime cette bouteille.

[@ailish401]

i was hoping i'd see someone mention can it kirkland

[@xavierthepainter3658]

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[@e39shady]

The 1.75L 12yr Kirkland whiskey is goat, it was my daily sipper for quite some time. Extremely smooth and one of the few "cheap" whiskies that I can enjoy drinking neat.

I love how you break things down and explain it to those less knowledgeable, such as myself. Thank you.

[@EmmettDoesStuff_YT]

“Ciroc Pineapple? I got u!” 🎉😂❤ Missed you!

[@moemerry7657]

I'm not even into alcohol and I couldn't take my eyes off of this video, his passion and explanations are so nice ❤

[@henlolneh]

I will watch every Andre video and some multiple times. He drops so much knowledge in an easily digestible way that I learn so much and so efficiently via any video he is presenting. Keep them coming!

[@centpushups]

Finally stuff that is easy access. I like your other videos but I have no idea how I can get them without paying just as much in shipping.

[@carolinefulton2920]

He’s the best! I love his clear explanations and his down to earth personality!

[@IaCthulhuFthagn]

Spiced rum isn't a traditional category of rum at all, it's a modern anachronism (Captain Morgan is arguably the first example, and definitely the first popular one). Most spiced rum, like Captain Morgan, is not flavoured in a noticeable way with baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice, but rather mostly with vanilla (or vanillin), making them the rum equivalent of vanilla vodka.

[@daneflanigan]

I just love his candidness.

[@catojrgensen8912]

Thank you slightly drunk hipster Morpheus. :D

[@TheAussiePencil]

Omg, love André and love focusing on more affordable alternatives! Please do ALDI NEXT!

[@hereticleader4187]

I love watching shows where I have personally tried the product and love hearing the opinions of others on products I enjoy.

[@Andromansis]

OHOHO! Great way to answer all those comments about costco. When you do their wine series make sure you try their Tawny Port because it's quite a treat.

[@jaimeaj24]

Just had to find a way to bring Andre back......... Love it!!!

[@MrOldschool929]

I finally found one of those tasting glasses on EBay. I love it. Gimmick but fun. Glad to see Andre back. I look forward to his videos.

[@ilindajayaratne9895]

I've been looking everywhere for them. Could you share the link?

[@JedidiahBell-j8c]

Or the name of the glassware shape

[@gregs7519]

What's so special about it?

[@frankcortez1796]

Came here for this comment. What in the where are they?

[@MrOldschool929]

@@frankcortez1796 Riedel Hollow stem tasting glass. They are occasionally available on ebay. NOT CHEAP. Expect to pay over $50

[@ConcealedCarrier]

6:38 - I learned something while touring the Jack Daniel's distillery a while back: Jack sells his used barrels to John.

[@harktheheral]

This isn't close to "every" Costco liquor - just every one you could get in New York. Costco sells multiple special vintage Scotch (I have a 17-year sherry finished Speyside, for example), and the Irish cream is regional - the eastern US gets the Irish Cream that's a Bailey's competitor, whereas here in Seattle we get Irish "Country" cream, which is wine-based.

[@AlbertA-j4y]

Andre is the best alcohol reviewer on the internet, love his objective non arrogant knowledgeable takes...would like to see Andre do beer reviews

[@HanginInSF]

The American vodka is a life hack. "Unlock free martinis for life"

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

Wow! Great condensed review of lots of Costco spirits I've been eyeing but wasn't sure about. This guy did an EXCELLENT job of dissecting and teaching us about what the liqours differences are.

[@shadowraygun4000]

This is perfect. I love these reviews!

[@joebarton4947]

In a lot of tropical countries were rum is made due to proximity to sugar production 6 years is too long to age a spirit because the heat will ruin it. However in guatemala they age rum high in the mountains where the climate is much cooler (think southern appalachia) and they can age for that long and much longer.

[@marek9741]

He was like "vodka is seen as something with no flavor, but it has flavor" then he's like "this is flavorless." Love bro tho he's cool

[@chloehennessey6813]

Yassss, King! Get after it! Thank you Mr Mack for coming back! Please make this a weekly thing! ❤

[@alexstevens45]

Great vid! FYI For those looking to avoid additives in tequila, 100% agave doesn’t mean anything. Costco does have additives. They can legally put up to 1% of 4 different additives and still legally say it’s “100% agave”. No hate though, if someone gave me a glass of any Kirkland tequilas, I would dip it 100% - pun intended

[@brianchu8147]

“Rub this on your wound and then drink some” 😂😂😂

[@gregg7626]

One thing worth mentioning, why Costco can sell these liquors at such low prices, is because they spend zero money marketing them. Surely for Grey Goose or Johnnie Walker, 50% of the cost the consumer pays is just to support the marketing budget. Costco's French vodka does not pay for any glossy magazine ads, doesn't sponsor any sporting events or concerts, doesn't do any bar promotions, etc. They have no name brand to protect and promote. They give this savings to their members.

[@Movincool54]

The zoom in on bourbon had me crying!

[@Stepbrohelp]

I like how he says “it’s not really true” when talking about the idea that vodka is supposed to be odorless and tasteless, but immediately after tasting it he goes “it’s vodka. Odorless, tasteless.”

[@magnolialoves]

Andre is the MVP of this channel! 🎉 ❤️‍🔥

[@StevenBanks123]

Skrewball whiskey (peanut butter taste- not Kirkland): a sip a day is like a candy bar on my tongue. I go through 4 bottles a year. American vodka: “you can rub this on a wound and then drink some.”😊 Kirkland Signature Vodka: “ this is what makes it a luxury brand: no screw cap - a fake cork on it.“ 😊 Kirkland XO cognac: like Skrewball , a sip or two is all I need. Lasts me 6 months. This guy is great!

[@Ryukishi442]

I'm coming to drink airplane bottles with you, Andre!

[@42doodoochips]

I don’t even drink. I’m just chillin watching the video lol

[@Mark1JT]

Being Canadian I'm crying seeing those prices 🥲

[@ericmills9839]

The taxes on spirits in Canada are really significant. Maybe a bit nanny state, but it’s a bit disturbing how cheap really bad spirits are in a lot of states with no floor price. It’s basically just for broke teenagers and alcoholics. I saw a handle of gin for 8 bucks in New Hampshire. It was yellow. 😬

[@Bushy556]

I could listen to Andre talk all day.

[@gregoryx8978]

Way to do it Andre👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@TheRealBZ]

The Bowery King knows his wine 🍷

[@paulhampel8084]

Thank you Sommelier André Hueston Mack! That was a sincere and informative analysis that anyone can appreciate. Great video!

[@TeamPerry5]

I see Andre, I click. I hit the like button, then watch the video!

[@tallthinkev]

Irish Cream, another great English invention!

[@finnmcginn9931]

I learn something new everyday, cheers.

[@JD-tm6mx]

The Añejo is my go-to tequila, I feel attacked 😂

[@Michaelia-l8d]

Passion creates the desire for more and action fuelled by passion creates a future.

[@CarsMeetsBikes]

As someone who got into mixology, Costco liquors are a godsend. I could go out and start mixing with these spirits just to figure out how they taste without breaking the bank. Big fan of Costco spirits

[@chardbeauregarde]

Wait you missed the bourbons. Small batch, Bottled in bond and Single Barrel

[@Gizzy9987]

“Costco-migos” 😂😂

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

2:27 I appreciate your notes on how to smell and taste vodka-and I assume other spirits.

[@c-j2843]

Was digging everything up until the anejo tequila, I feel like you show up to anejo specifically for those bourbony flavors that casks give. I would not call that something done for the American palette and to call it not real tequila seems like doing the whole style of anejo a disservice.

[@jerensteffen]

A lot of anejo tequilas have sugar added to them. I believe this is what he was referring to, not the necessarily the aging process itself. But it is true that tequila sommeliers generally won't touch aged tequila.

[@AlexWilds-s7w]

I love how you tell the alcohol is slowly kicking in as he become more relaxed in his body language

[@bpsitrep]

Just by chance I saw this recommended. Wow. Andre', I learned so much, thank you. Highly recommend this to watch...and learn.

[@Svartalf14]

NOTE, since bourbon whisky has to use new casks, used bourbon casks usually end up being used to age Scotch... that's likely what happened to the blended Scotch here. also, the quality of a blended depends hugely on the quality of the malt whiskies used to make it, and by the ratio of malt to grain (usually maize) liquor used in the blend.

[@thomasdarragh9751]

Where can I get your tasting glasses? I love the design

[@Bloodmuffin6]

So validated hearing him say their spiced rum tastes like eggnog, I've always thought that too! I love that stuff

[@Alex-zi1nb]

The mini bar idea is brilliant!!

[@MarkiusFox]

I bet one of the grains used in the imported vodka is corn. Not a lot, but just enough to give it a different profile.

[@samueldwyer3563]

I always love watching the hosts get progressively more drunk in these videos

[@3vil3lvis]

Andre makes all of these spirits far more interesting.

[@ericaudio]

Andre, i like your review style. You explain why you don't like a trend or a marketing technique with respect.

[@sheahill3340]

Immediate Yes to Andre! He held up well after all those tastings! 😂

[@alexanderlai9160]

2:34 "[Kirkland American Vodka] You can rub this on your wound and then drink some..." 🤣

[@AgonxOC]

That 12 YO blended Scotch is amazing. It is a great sipper!

[@WildWest144]

This was an excellent presentation. What a wonderful host. Thanks Andre'.

[@MrKuliouou]

Costco Spirits has great taste and value. Great for College parties when you want volume and cheap.

[@nosaj666]

Andre should have a weekly show

[@RascalCatify]

I will say that the Kirkland Signature 17y Speyside Scotch is freaking amazing for the cost.

[@jeremiahgentleman8097]

I appreciated your take on the anejo tequila. As someone who enjoys all types of whiskeys, I felt like if I was blindfolded I would thought I was drinking a moderately priced Speyside scotch, not tequila.

[@marilynjackson5752]

I think Costco signature tequila anejo is the best!

[@zazakoolaid]

The costco vodka I think would be a fine base for making a liqueur of some kind

[@volliballgrl115]

I’d love to see this format with Trader Joe’s spirits.

[@RedShoes29]

I don't even drink but I enjoy listening to Andre

[@CMMurphy1224]

Goes to Costco to buy tequila for Cinco de Mayo and quickly had to review what he had to say about it!! Got the Blanco.

[@Spenckem]

Pedantic: Bombay Sapphire isn't a great point of comparison for the KS London Dry Gin, it's incredibly close to Tanqueray in taste and quality. IMO This was great, very fun. Will definitely seek out more of André. Also glad to know the KS scotch is worth it.

[@landcruiser7936]

Enjoyed your reviews, well done.

[@ironhelix45]

In the aging, he missed that over the longer time more of it evaporates, and you end up with less volume, which also adds to the price.

[@Wozzig-o2p]

I bet andre mack tastes like liquid chocolate

[@christophergarrido5591]

Pause

[@mommynab]

Nope. I'm getting graphite, pencil shavings, notes of quince, grass.

[@FupaDoncic]

Very informative, being a sommelier myself! My friends say I’m just an alcoholic but whatever, same thing.

[@christianb5204]

Excellent reviews and commentary. Thanks!

[@markweaver3352]

I like to see Andre totaling snockered and do a review.

[@griffinsmith2109]

Every video of Andre I will watch

[@MikeJohn-tb1yp]

This is why costco rocks. I want to try them all.

[@pbonck]

Another great episode

[@joetheplumber2970]

Most likeable dude and his spirits and yes, i will stop at Costco.

[@ross5839]

Taste tests and side by side comparisons with guests, please

[@Cadwallon85]

I use kirkland products for the base spirits in a lot of my cocktails, the Cognac XO gets a lot of use in new orleans style cocktails, normally I would grab a VS or VSOP Cognac for that, but the Kirkland XO comes in at the same or better price than those. It doesn't compete against the much more expensive Cognacs, but it creams everything else at a similar price point. The French Vodka seriously tastes like Grey Goose - I decant it into a grey goose bottle anyway to make pouring easier 😆

[@michaelogden5958]

With regard to tequila, every Anejo I've tried is like a liqueur. Not necessarily a bad thing if that's what you're into. For my money, the Reposados are a better bet than Silvers.

[@df1968]

London dry gins don’t have added sugars added after distillation. Nothing to do with chemicals

[@92Goose]

Please do one with Kirkland signature wines! I love their Pinot noir and Malbec.

[@CptVein]

I see André, I click

[@hongtanke]

Andre, a normal dude. I can respect a Sommelier like him. The rest, all scammers.

[@joeyhamilton6854]

I have always bought the French Costco vodka but watching this convinced me to try a few you tried here.

[@Subourbon]

i added cacao beans to the Canadian whiskey. nice chocolate flavor.

[@BabySkinCondom]

i didn't know LL Cool J was a sommelier

[@sidsrivastava2371]

EDISON NJ???? THAT'S MY COSTCO WTF

[@davidhickey8613]

awesome video. Would have loved it if ya'll broke it down to price/ounce or $$s/L since the sizes were all over the place. Would have made understanding the pricing easier

[@Wolfwerx.]

They gave price and size.