It's no secret that Costco's private label for a number of name-brand items. In some cases, Kirkland items actually come from the same manufacturers as their name-brand counterparts, but in other cases it's just a happy coincidence that Costco creates such high-quality options for warehouse prices. A perfect example of this cost-effective duplication comes in the form of some of the massive booze bottles found on Costco's shelves.
of vodka is rumored to actually be Grey Goose vodka, but this is a myth. Grey Goose even debunks this claim right on , noting many differences between how the two brands of vodkas are made. With all respect to Grey Goose and its proprietary vodka-making process, these rumors had to come from somewhere, right? The two vodka brands must bear at least some resemblance in taste, so let's see why and how that came to be.
Why people think Kirkland vodka is actually Grey Goose The similarities between Kirkland vodka and Grey Goose start at first glance. Like many of Costco's Kirkland-labeled items, the packaging of the cheaper vodka looks a lot like the name-brand one. Both spirits come in a tall, slender bottle with a similar shape.
In terms of country of origin, both vodkas come from France, and even more specifically the Cognac region of the country. Both vodkas are distilled in and imported from this area, and both are made using water and wheat from the region. Grey Goose does point out, though, that it openly cites what wheat is used in its vodka, bu.