Costco Liquor?

[Splatt]

Both the scotch and the anejo tequila are the only constants in my liquor cabinet, really enjoy them both for the price

 

[StocktonJohn]

Their tequilas are both good. Plata is great in margaritas, the anejo for sipping.

 

[AlohaStyle]

You can look up who makes it. That doesn't mean that it is made exactly the same way as premium spirits sold ie grey goose but by the same distiller.
https://www.ttbonline.gov/colasonline/publicSearchColasBasicProcess.do?action=search
This is a link hopefully it works... To the website listing all of their spirits and wine made by other companies I am still trying to figure out a better way of sifting through it all but a place to start if you want a little busy work looking

Yeah, was planning to look later tonight. Interesting stuff... just the first few searches I found were:
1. white table wine - Gallo Company
2. red table wine - Grove St Winery
3. Kirkland beers - Matt Brewing Co out of New York, which makes Saranac
4. German style beer & ale - Gordon Biersch

 

[Fat_Risling]

Side note on Costco liquor. Not sure how it is in all states but in Nevada it is illegal to charge a membership fee for liquor sales so anyone can go to Costco to buy liquor in Nevada. Just when asked for a card you say only buying liquor same at checkout they have to let you never had a problem and as I said don't know every states regulations on this but I'm sure if I had an issue a manager could sort it right out. Just interesting and nice since I don't have a membership but sometimes nice to get the pricing.

 

[KPP]

Upon further review, Costco booze in WA isnt such a smoking deal after all. With the passing of this new liquor sale deal...the state is getting their mits in the $$. Liquor tax of 20.5%. So while the base price of say the Kirkland Scotch (Mac 15) might look nice before tax...after tax, it's approx $75. Same as most online places...so what, I'm just saving on shipping? Pass. I'll buy what I like. No savings there.

There's some decent deals, and their selection is better than I thought...but I'm much less excited than I was initially. After tax the Kirkland vodka was $42ish...

Our booze got more accessible, and in turn, more expensive. Lame...

 

[ironchefscott]

So does that mean I still have to pay that liquor tax being an oregon resident?

Upon further review, Costco booze in WA isnt such a smoking deal after all. With the passing of this new liquor sale deal...the state is getting their mits in the $$. Liquor tax of 20.5%. So while the base price of say the Kirkland Scotch (Mac 15) might look nice before tax...after tax, it's approx $75. Same as most online places...so what, I'm just saving on shipping? Pass. I'll buy what I like. No savings there.

There's some decent deals, and their selection is better than I thought...but I'm much less excited than I was initially. After tax the Kirkland vodka was $42ish...

Our booze got more accessible, and in turn, more expensive. Lame...

 

[KPP]

So does that mean I still have to pay that liquor tax being an oregon resident?

Good question, but I have no idea. Obviously you can skip out on sales tax, but this isnt that...so, who knows. Worth asking though...although if I had to guess, I'd bet the tax would be applicable still.

 

[ironchefscott]

20% is alot of money to pay if I don't have to

Good question, but I have no idea. Obviously you can skip out on sales tax, but this isnt that...so, who knows. Worth asking though...although if I had to guess, I'd bet the tax would be applicable still.

 

[AlohaStyle]

Our booze got more accessible, and in turn, more expensive. Lame...

It's still cheaper than the state liquor stores, and I think the Kirkland branded bottles are a good deal. I was a little surprised at the scotch though, didn't think it would be $75 so I passed too.

It will only be a matter of time before the big stores set up shop. Bev Mo is already moving into Tacoma right by the Costco there. I'm happy.

 

[NickThePyro]

The Kirkland Vodka is fantastic! I have been a Three Olives brand Vodka man myself as it is a $30 fifth that is sold for $20. But now that we can buy Kirkland Vodka in state I will be switching to them for sure!