More: 4 foods and drinks to avoid before going to sleep The source of your water could factor into the price, and then there’s importation costs,” he said. “It costs more to produce a vodka with rye or wheat than with sugarcane, for instance. Vodka enthusiasts contend that high quality ingredients and a more stringent process, like the one used by Grey Goose, justify its high price tag, Abou-Ganim explained. The differences are subtle,” Tony Abou-Ganim, a mixologist and the author of “ Vodka Distilled,” told USA TODAY.Īt its core, vodka is distilled alcohol and water, but the ingredients and process used to make the alcohol vary by brand and country. “If all vodkas were the same we’d only have one vodka.
Grey Goose told USA TODAY its vodka is distilled only once “in an effort to preserve the quality natural ingredients and profiles of its ingredients.” Kirkland Signature French Vodka states on its bottle that it is distilled five times.
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Only Grey Goose uses single origin Picardy wheat and water from our natural limestone well in Gensac-la-Pallue to craft a gluten free spirit of exceptional character,” McCanta told USA TODAY.Ĭostco does not disclose its ingredients' origins, though a 2016 VICE report found that Kirkland Signature’s French Vodka also taps a well in the Gensac Springs region. “From harvest to milling to distillation to bottling, every step is done in France. The certificates issued for Grey Goose’s various American products all state the products originate in France, confirming Grey Goose statements to USA TODAY. More: Bacardi to buy Patrón tequila in $5.1B premium spirits deal That certificate states the brand is produced by the LeVecke Corp. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which regulates the sale and importation of alcohol, has approved only one Certificate of Label Approval for Kirkland Signature vodka. “This is a viral claim that has circled Grey Goose for many years and it’s completely false.” “No, Grey Goose Vodka does not produce nor privately label Kirkland vodka,” Joe McCanta, Grey Goose’s Global Head of Education, told USA TODAY. Other factors, including the production and origin of the vodkas, mean that while the two products may taste similar for some, they are different drinks.
The question breathed life back into a years-old belief among many that the big box store's less expensive and reportedly high-quality vodka was actually the prestigious vodka brand in different packaging.Ĭlaims that comparable products are being sold under brands with wildly different price tags is nothing new.īut Grey Goose expressly denies the claims are true, citing the unique qualities and process of its brand. “Is Costco’s Kirkland Brand of Vodka The Same As Grey Goose?” an article from the recipe site 12Tomatoes reads.
This is the first vodka to make “gluten-free” a thing. Distilled in copper pot stills in Texas.Take it from us, you should be drinking these.
Vodka cocktails like the Vodka Tonic are popular because they can very low calorie compared to beer or wine but still give you a good buzz. Vodka is perfect for mixing but can be enjoyed neat when chilled. It doesn’t need to be aged so it can actually be made super quickly and immediately consumed. The distillation process is what imparts flavors - if any. Vodka can actually be made from a variety of things - potatoes, corn, grain, & even soybeans. The great thing about vodka is that you can mix it with almost anything or if you are buying some higher-end bottles. but, raise your hand if you’ve had some that tastes like cotton candy? Or sweet tea? Yep, flavored vodka is hot right now. Vodka is supposed to be colorless, odorless, and tasteless.