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  • @ForrestHanson
    @ForrestHanson 9 месяцев назад +2089

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

    • @jackieclaremont3227
      @jackieclaremont3227 9 месяцев назад +142

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

    • @Sawbuck
      @Sawbuck 9 месяцев назад +28

      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
      @ForrestHanson 9 месяцев назад +22

      @@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.
      @MyNewYorkCity. 9 месяцев назад +5

      Yes we need that.

    • @nullgeodesic9423
      @nullgeodesic9423 9 месяцев назад +10

      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.

  • @lindogcwensa4624
    @lindogcwensa4624 9 месяцев назад +4229

    Andre spent 20 minutes raw dogging cheap spirits, no ice or mixes. I commend his dedication

    • @joecarosella7418
      @joecarosella7418 9 месяцев назад +84

      He’s what i aspire to be 😂😂

    • @tgbeam
      @tgbeam 9 месяцев назад +477

      Cheap yes, but definitely not low quality. I've had several of these and they're all pretty freakin decent for the price point

    • @rolexer
      @rolexer 9 месяцев назад +241

      It's called neat. Have some class.

    • @Ramsaaaa
      @Ramsaaaa 9 месяцев назад +82

      @@tgbeam for sure, they're all quite solid for the price. Even at double the price point, in a fancier bottle, 99% of people wouldn't bat an eye.

    • @rhubarbpie2027
      @rhubarbpie2027 9 месяцев назад +18

      Level up, nerd. 😂

  • @torger7324
    @torger7324 9 месяцев назад +1700

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

    • @toddoron
      @toddoron 9 месяцев назад +19

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

    • @reubenhandel210
      @reubenhandel210 9 месяцев назад +3

      He clearly doesn't know anything about whiskey though

    • @AlecDiPietro
      @AlecDiPietro 9 месяцев назад +6

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

    • @KelsomaticPDX
      @KelsomaticPDX 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@reubenhandel210why do you say that

    • @reubenhandel210
      @reubenhandel210 9 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @benhammond6717
    @benhammond6717 9 месяцев назад +2005

    “Costco Migos” had me dying

    • @mr.mr.4772
      @mr.mr.4772 9 месяцев назад +16

      Read your comment at the same time he said it.

    • @richm9466
      @richm9466 9 месяцев назад

      It's Casamigos tequila he is mentioning. A brand produced and owned by George Clooney. You both are morons, get a clue.@@mr.mr.4772

    • @andre8272
      @andre8272 9 месяцев назад +30

      It gives the trader Jose vibes 😂

    • @pepeshadilay
      @pepeshadilay 9 месяцев назад +3

      Definitely cultural appropriation

    • @deeznaughtz
      @deeznaughtz 9 месяцев назад +1

      😂same

  • @DKHD176
    @DKHD176 9 месяцев назад +1557

    Love this guy. He's so knowledgeable, but not pretentious about it.

    • @thegarge7476
      @thegarge7476 9 месяцев назад +12

      He's really not that knowledgeable, you can seem just as educated on the topic if you take the 1 day first level spirit sommelier course

    • @hugh-johnfleming289
      @hugh-johnfleming289 9 месяцев назад +33

      The cliche of a snooty semolier is over played. Their job is to make choices simpler and accessible...

    • @dragoonempire
      @dragoonempire 9 месяцев назад +95

      @@thegarge7476before making such a derogatory statement as this you think you would have at least researched his background and credentials. I know that you didn’t because if you had done so you would not have made such an asinine and unfounded claim.

    • @thegarge7476
      @thegarge7476 9 месяцев назад

      @@dragoonempire I've met plenty of doctors who know a lot less than their degrees imply.
      To think this chud that's making the most basic observations, that even a high schooler could make, is some kind of ultra knowledgeable spirit sommelier is just stupid.

    • @httr21skins
      @httr21skins 9 месяцев назад

      @@thegarge7476looking forward to your review of these spirits

  • @allenpiazza1409
    @allenpiazza1409 9 месяцев назад +703

    He is the only one I tune in for on this channel. Everytime he pops up on my feed, I tune in immediately. So much knowledge and he enjoys what he does!

    • @basbomb2018
      @basbomb2018 9 месяцев назад +4

      Yep me too. I pretty much autoclick when I see a new one of his

  • @blinco1539
    @blinco1539 9 месяцев назад +158

    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
      @michaelscott356 8 месяцев назад

      "Stellar"? I was thinking cellar. 😉

    • @gabrielsatter
      @gabrielsatter 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @toddoron
    @toddoron 9 месяцев назад +282

    Episode idea: "costco versus"
    Have Andre blind taste a handful of popular liquors or wines or whatever verse the Kirkland Signature equivalent. He can dissect them, try and guess which is which, and rank them!

    • @realtalk6195
      @realtalk6195 4 месяца назад +2

      It doesn't have to be Costco versus.
      He could do blind taste tests for multiple types of liquors and the Costco brands could be among them.

    • @toddoron
      @toddoron 4 месяца назад

      @realtalk6195 that's literally what I suggested though, just with "costco versus" as the name lol Kirkland would be the only brand that spans across every liquor type and the only common brand in each round, so it only makes sense

  • @chanicemcanuff9121
    @chanicemcanuff9121 9 месяцев назад +172

    WE NEED MORE ANDRE!!!

  • @TheMarkhervey
    @TheMarkhervey 9 месяцев назад +558

    How about this with every Costco wine?

    • @riceandbeansandandoil
      @riceandbeansandandoil 9 месяцев назад +24

      Yesss all the cheap Costco wines

    • @papiagua
      @papiagua 9 месяцев назад

      NGL some of those wines slap​@@riceandbeansandandoil

    • @pepeshadilay
      @pepeshadilay 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@riceandbeansandandoiltrader Joe wine is better

    • @Whatsupbruther
      @Whatsupbruther 9 месяцев назад +12

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

    • @pilsplease7561
      @pilsplease7561 9 месяцев назад +9

      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.

  • @EuropeanBeerisBad
    @EuropeanBeerisBad 9 месяцев назад +41

    Andre should be a permanent staple, dude single handedly got me into wine. I’ll watch any video Andre is in

  • @FrostyFrostySnow
    @FrostyFrostySnow 9 месяцев назад +27

    Love the way he approaches everything with an open mind and breaks it down to be easy to understand

  • @ticklefish4898
    @ticklefish4898 9 месяцев назад +97

    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
      @derekbader130 9 месяцев назад +15

      I like to mix it with ginger ale or coke!

    • @InSurrealtime
      @InSurrealtime 9 месяцев назад +1

      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
      @ssl3546 6 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @vishg5148
      @vishg5148 6 месяцев назад +12

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

    • @oc9357
      @oc9357 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah its discontinued

  • @shane864
    @shane864 9 месяцев назад +654

    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
      @erickleinwolterink3524 9 месяцев назад +93

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

    • @sashaleggett1994
      @sashaleggett1994 9 месяцев назад +25

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

    • @Mutiny960
      @Mutiny960 9 месяцев назад

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

    • @eddiefalcon8316
      @eddiefalcon8316 9 месяцев назад +9

      That is an interesting field. Super cool.

    • @tolaabu7066
      @tolaabu7066 9 месяцев назад

      @@sashaleggett1994same here.

  • @catojrgensen8912
    @catojrgensen8912 9 месяцев назад +40

    Thank you slightly drunk hipster Morpheus. :D

  • @jeffshootsstuff
    @jeffshootsstuff 9 месяцев назад +72

    I don’t drink but I can watch this guy all day.

  • @phoenixr6811
    @phoenixr6811 9 месяцев назад +364

    Well alright Andre’s back👏🏾👏🏾

  •  9 месяцев назад +42

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

  • @henlolneh
    @henlolneh 9 месяцев назад +16

    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!

  • @deviousnate7238
    @deviousnate7238 9 месяцев назад +75

    The Life Aquatic with Andre Mack

    • @kmlevel
      @kmlevel 9 месяцев назад +3

      "Hey I understood that reference." But what about my dynamite?

  • @KyleNabilcy
    @KyleNabilcy 9 месяцев назад +196

    Definitely less chaotic than Can It Kirkland

    • @LucasDubois-hl2mg
      @LucasDubois-hl2mg 9 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @ailish401
      @ailish401 9 месяцев назад +6

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

    • @xavierthepainter3658
      @xavierthepainter3658 4 месяца назад

      ?

  • @KingKong11730
    @KingKong11730 6 месяцев назад +2

    I am actually amazed that Andre seemingly shot like 3-5 of these episodes back to back based on his outfit. Dude is just pounding all of these spirits neat and somehow is able to coherently and succinctly explain everything about each individual product so well. I am impressed.

  • @moemerry7657
    @moemerry7657 9 месяцев назад +17

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

  • @JohnO-k6p
    @JohnO-k6p 9 месяцев назад +45

    Wasn't ready for "Costcomigos", literal lol

  • @EmmettDoesStuff_YT
    @EmmettDoesStuff_YT 9 месяцев назад +54

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

  • @DeezLeHeez
    @DeezLeHeez 9 месяцев назад +65

    That Rum XO is absolutely yummy. Just came across it at my local store. Glad I did.

    • @Peace7702
      @Peace7702 9 месяцев назад +2

      It costs more than $49 at my Costco

    • @DeezLeHeez
      @DeezLeHeez 9 месяцев назад

      @@Peace7702 $25 at mine. Southern California

  • @carolinefulton2920
    @carolinefulton2920 9 месяцев назад +13

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

  • @unwarranteddesign806
    @unwarranteddesign806 8 месяцев назад +26

    When André pointed out how the Kirkland Canadian Whiskey bottle reminded him of Crown Royal I chuckled as they are the ones that make it for Costco.

  • @surprisemadula
    @surprisemadula 9 месяцев назад +44

    More of Andre please 😊❤

  • @e39shady
    @e39shady 9 месяцев назад +37

    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.

    • @CommonClowns
      @CommonClowns Месяц назад +4

      Daily sipper? You need help

  • @drunkenfarmerjohn42
    @drunkenfarmerjohn42 9 месяцев назад +6

    Worth noting, Bourbon Barrell casked DOES NOT mean it uses the same barrels as bourbon. It means it was casked in used bourbon barrels. Most use American oak for fresh barrels, though any oak is allowed . So if a product uses the same barrels as bourbon, it would be oak casked. Bourbon Barrel casked is specific to used barrels.

  • @Stepbrohelp
    @Stepbrohelp 4 месяца назад +11

    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.”

    • @nuckels188
      @nuckels188 2 месяца назад

      Lol. Vodka is vodka. Some vodka is just slightly less vodka-y than other vodkas

  • @centpushups
    @centpushups 9 месяцев назад +33

    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.

  • @gregg7626
    @gregg7626 9 месяцев назад +5

    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.

  • @ScottieWP09
    @ScottieWP09 9 месяцев назад +8

    Andre and Costco? Two of my favorite things together. A+ video

  • @TheAussiePencil
    @TheAussiePencil 9 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @MrGoldmember2
    @MrGoldmember2 9 месяцев назад +17

    Costco used to have a bourbon I enjoyed as base for whisky coke. Haven’t seen it in two years at least. Bring it back!

    • @KarenMurrayVO
      @KarenMurrayVO 9 месяцев назад +4

      I was just at the Costco in Milford, CT and asked about the bourbon- was told to check back this summer, as it may be back in stock🤷🏽‍♀️🤞🏽 My husband and I used it for Manhattans- it was pretty smooth!

    • @Denverian
      @Denverian 9 месяцев назад +2

      this is the main problem with warehouse brands. After a while the product disappears and can't find it anymore!

    • @CaptainPIanet
      @CaptainPIanet 9 месяцев назад +1

      Those were some of my favorites too

  • @derekpap1300
    @derekpap1300 9 месяцев назад +15

    That bass drop when he was tasting the Canadian whiskey🔥

  • @ArtyI
    @ArtyI 5 месяцев назад +5

    5:49 thank you! I’ve always had an issue with a lot of Canadian whiskies and that’s exactly how I wanted to word it.

  • @thedealguy
    @thedealguy 9 месяцев назад +5

    This video idea is GENIUS!

  • @IaCthulhuFthagn
    @IaCthulhuFthagn 9 месяцев назад +5

    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.

  • @gregs7519
    @gregs7519 9 месяцев назад +2

    I have a splash of the Costco Irish cream (and nothing else) in my coffee every morning. I look forward to it every morning.

  • @michaelvonhaven105
    @michaelvonhaven105 9 месяцев назад +2

    andre is great. he doesn't sound pretentious and explains things in an understandable way!

  • @daneflanigan
    @daneflanigan 9 месяцев назад +9

    I just love his candidness.

  • @hereticleader4187
    @hereticleader4187 9 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @jaimeaj24
    @jaimeaj24 9 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @robb2biago
    @robb2biago 9 месяцев назад +18

    The Kirkland Tequilas are my favorite. And either of the vodkas, works, especially for something with a mixer.

  • @Andromansis
    @Andromansis 9 месяцев назад +4

    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.

  • @kwitit100
    @kwitit100 9 месяцев назад +17

    Dude is blowing up my spot. I have been sipping on Costco tequila blanco and scotch for awhile

    • @MaliciousLeo
      @MaliciousLeo 9 месяцев назад

      Costco blanco tequila is just patron rebottled
      The corn vodka is blue ice
      The French vodka is grey goose
      The XO is seagrams

    • @MaliciousLeo
      @MaliciousLeo 9 месяцев назад

      And the scotch is Jameson single barrel

    • @tannergrinzel1835
      @tannergrinzel1835 6 месяцев назад

      @@MaliciousLeoJameson is Irish whiskey

  • @AlbertA-j4y
    @AlbertA-j4y 9 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @JaBiBLeS
    @JaBiBLeS 9 месяцев назад +78

    Because of local laws, you don’t need a Costco membership to buy liquor in the following states, just walk in and tell them you’re only buying liquor:
    •Arizona
    • California
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Hawaii
    • Indiana
    • Kentucky
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    •New York
    • Texas
    • Vermont
    EDIT: There's a lot more states according to the replies !

    • @JLeeeP
      @JLeeeP 9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks, bud!

    • @Default78334
      @Default78334 9 месяцев назад +6

      Costco doesn't sell liquor at its Texas locations. Beer and wine only. If there is a liquor selection, it's at an unaffiliated liquor store that rents space, which means no Kirkland Select spirits.

    • @wingracer1614
      @wingracer1614 9 месяцев назад +3

      I'm in Florida and they also do not require membership to buy liquor.

    • @Alex-zi1nb
      @Alex-zi1nb 9 месяцев назад +2

      And no membership required to buy at the food court too!!!

    • @PoppaCYS
      @PoppaCYS 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@Default78334 Ah... I wondered why I haven't seen most of these products. I thought maybe it was just my particular store. Thanks for the info.

  • @tofu_golem
    @tofu_golem 2 месяца назад +1

    I love Irish cream liquor, but the truth is, you can combine almost any dairy product with almost any hard liquor and almost anything sweet and come up with something pretty close.

  • @Mark1JT
    @Mark1JT 9 месяцев назад +7

    Being Canadian I'm crying seeing those prices 🥲

    • @ericmills9839
      @ericmills9839 7 месяцев назад

      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. 😬

  • @vsznry
    @vsznry 9 месяцев назад +2

    This guy is awesome. Full attn for 20 min.

  • @benwhite5452
    @benwhite5452 9 месяцев назад +8

    This was a fun one. I recently got the Kirkland añejo and really did not care for it, so it's interesting that André didn't either. I just prefer blancos in general, though. Always love André's videos.

  • @ConcealedCarrier
    @ConcealedCarrier 9 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @2011blueman
    @2011blueman 9 месяцев назад +3

    The Kirkland Tequila and the XO Cognac are fantastic values in my opinion.

  • @chloehennessey6813
    @chloehennessey6813 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @AlejandroPDX
    @AlejandroPDX 9 месяцев назад +6

    I hope this means a Costco wine video is coming up too! 😆

  • @kenttsui6024
    @kenttsui6024 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks Andre, to hear a sommelier try and comment on Kirkland products in such detail really helps me see where the value is and yes I've been loving the XO cognac for years.

  • @deleted44
    @deleted44 9 месяцев назад +35

    His argument of Costco running off of a "grocery store model" isn't really accurate. While it's a factor, the bigger factor is that Costco makes the bulk of their profit off of the membership fee to shop there. This lets them cut the markup way down on items they sell. Using the Kirkland brand helps cut cost down even more since they don't spend on things like advertising or distribution to non-Costco liquor stores

    • @bigdndenergy
      @bigdndenergy 3 месяца назад +2

      They don’t make most of their profit on membership. They sell everything but the hot dogs and rotisserie chicken at a 15% markup and profit on volume. At least that’s what their internal audit department said when I met with them.

    • @Tang-qi6zw
      @Tang-qi6zw 2 месяца назад

      @@bigdndenergykeep in mind that they still need to pay for the warehouse and employees. And Costco actually treats their employees decent. Yet their markup is MUCH LESS than most retail outlets.

  • @boringlyfactual6368
    @boringlyfactual6368 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the clean and remarkably articulate reviews. Descriptions were efficient while still descriptive and great personal notes on each. Great job.

  • @igm1397
    @igm1397 9 месяцев назад +7

    This was awesome! I just wish there could have been a review on the Kirkland bottle of bourbon.

  • @MrOldschool929
    @MrOldschool929 9 месяцев назад +7

    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
      @ilindajayaratne9895 9 месяцев назад +6

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

    • @JedidiahBell-j8c
      @JedidiahBell-j8c 9 месяцев назад

      Or the name of the glassware shape

    • @gregs7519
      @gregs7519 9 месяцев назад

      What's so special about it?

    • @frankcortez1796
      @frankcortez1796 9 месяцев назад

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

    • @MrOldschool929
      @MrOldschool929 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @oldschoolfunkster1
    @oldschoolfunkster1 7 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @Dan-vv2fu
    @Dan-vv2fu 9 месяцев назад +6

    I could not have dreamed for a better video ❤

  • @cheyennesantana1995
    @cheyennesantana1995 Месяц назад +2

    Paddington the bear is now a sommelier😂

  • @shadowraygun4000
    @shadowraygun4000 9 месяцев назад +4

    This is perfect. I love these reviews!

  • @alexstevens45
    @alexstevens45 9 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @cargogh
    @cargogh 9 месяцев назад +5

    I'm in recovery and haven't had a drop in 20 yrs, but I don't miss an episode with André. Love.

  • @tailblaze101
    @tailblaze101 Месяц назад

    @10:15 "costco-migos", I choked on my drink lol

  • @harktheheral
    @harktheheral 9 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @nicholascampanella5329
    @nicholascampanella5329 9 месяцев назад +11

    never clicked on a video so fast. Love this.

  • @magnolialoves
    @magnolialoves 9 месяцев назад +3

    Andre is the MVP of this channel! 🎉 ❤️‍🔥

  • @AlexWilds-s7w
    @AlexWilds-s7w 9 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @sidsrivastava2371
    @sidsrivastava2371 9 месяцев назад +24

    THIS IS CINEMA

  • @grahame1981
    @grahame1981 2 дня назад

    I love how you very concisely explain accurate information ✌️✌️✌️

  • @John330vids
    @John330vids 9 месяцев назад +5

    HES BAAAAAACKKK

  • @gkell99
    @gkell99 9 месяцев назад +2

    This was a fantastic and very helpful video. Been watching your videos for a while but haven't commented. But after watching this one I needed to tell you that you're videos are great and Thanks!

  • @30Huckleberry
    @30Huckleberry 7 месяцев назад +6

    So the great state of Texas has stupid liquor laws and Costco can’t sell Kirkland brands. The best cheap scotch I’ve found is dewars 12, 15 or smooth varieties. The Japanese smooth is my favorite of that line.

  • @paulhampel8084
    @paulhampel8084 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @shandoncooper27
    @shandoncooper27 9 месяцев назад +4

    How is he not drunk

  • @marek9741
    @marek9741 6 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @c-j2843
    @c-j2843 9 месяцев назад +3

    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
      @jerensteffen 9 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @cameronbatko
    @cameronbatko 9 месяцев назад +5

    Woohoo Andres back! Now we need the Costco wine video!

  • @DonnDenisse
    @DonnDenisse 5 месяцев назад +5

    Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

  • @StevenBanks123
    @StevenBanks123 6 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @Lockwood360
    @Lockwood360 9 месяцев назад +3

    was definitely not every Kirkland liquor. Didn't even hit the single malts.

  • @vicbanks9079
    @vicbanks9079 5 месяцев назад

    Very bright and peppery...the commentary. Makes me want to get Costco membership say around mid-November, just as the weather socks in and memories of summer light up the night. Thanks.

  • @Movincool54
    @Movincool54 9 месяцев назад +2

    The zoom in on bourbon had me crying!

  • @bodaciousandunapologetic6209
    @bodaciousandunapologetic6209 9 месяцев назад +2

    Bailey's Irish Cream is one of my favorite spirits, and now I will give Costco's brand a try.

  • @sicklefinger
    @sicklefinger 9 месяцев назад

    Love this dude's approach. I will watch/listen to anything he does.

  • @ridhvikg
    @ridhvikg Месяц назад +2

    Love Andre! Anyone notice he’s dressed like Paddington Bear?

  • @alexanderlai9160
    @alexanderlai9160 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @MistressOnyaCox
    @MistressOnyaCox 9 месяцев назад +3

    ❤❤all the pop up info.. Scotch should be like licking a BBQ lid 😅❤❤🎉🎉😂

  • @sirbaden
    @sirbaden 2 месяца назад

    Andre is the king, hes borderline pretentious and dope. Its a great mix.

  • @CarsMeetsBikes
    @CarsMeetsBikes 9 месяцев назад

    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

  • @BoxerBullies
    @BoxerBullies 9 месяцев назад

    One of my favorite you tubers. Always learn something new!

  • @BradleyWhisenhunt
    @BradleyWhisenhunt Месяц назад

    I always enjoy Andre' s critiques.

  • @rjathar
    @rjathar 9 месяцев назад +1

    Well done, sir, and dare I say, spot on! These spirits don't aspire to be the best at anything... They're decent, often tasty, approachable, and, above all, great value for the price
    Viva Costco