Review #: 181
Description: Kirkland 22 Year Speyside
Spirit: Scotch
Background: Kirkland is Costco’s house brand that extends from toilet paper to spirits. Bottled by Alexander Murray & Co., it boasts a 22 year age statement where it was aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Oloroso sherry casks. Sticking with the Costco theme, it retails for about $80 making it pretty cheap for such a hefty age. So let’s see if it is worth it.
Distillery – Undisclosed
Bottler – Alexander Murray & Co.
Brand – Kirkland
Selection – N/A
ABV – 46%
Age – 22 Years
Nose – Raisins, dates, plum, maple syrup, fig, soy sauce, sweet bread, apple pie
Taste – Rich but light, toasted bread, light nuts and dried fruits
Finish – Tannic in the back of the throat, tart grapes and green apple, lots of barrel spice. Finish is pretty warm and dry
Score: 5
Would I buy a bottle? No
Thoughts: I was interested to try this one especially since it can pop up at costco for a pretty low price. I honestly think it’s a fair value for a 22 year old Scotch. The nose is incredible, the taste is very delicate for how rich the nose is, but it’s the finish being a bit too dry and tannic for my taste. If you are into that profile, this would be a solid pickup.