Kirkland American Vodka

Rating: 10/23 Nose: Citrus and some grain. A hint of ethanol, but not unpleasant. Palate: A slight alcohol burn, but manageable. Only a little harsh. Slightly sweet grain with spice and light citrus. Quite unremarkable, but acceptable. Some ethanol flavor, but it's clean. Finish: Some burn, but not excessive. - Conclusion - This is entirely forgettable, but also entirely acceptable. It's less engaging than Kirkland French Vodka, but also less demanding.

I don't typically drink much Vodka. A person I know who travels to Alaska gave this to me as a gift. From what I gather, this vodka is quite inexpensive. However, don't be fooled by the name and price. This vodka is sharp and pure, and it's among the better ones I've sampled. It makes fantastic mixed drinks. If you can find it at your local Costco, purchase it.

In short: a clean vodka with no strange tastes, ideal for cocktails. It's not an ultra-smooth vodka for drinking straight, but it's a dependable workhorse for mixing, and the price is fair. It doesn't interfere with other cocktail ingredients, which is precisely what you want. I always keep a bottle on hand. Simply a fantastic, fantastic mixer.

Smooth American vodka. An incredible bargain at $13 for a handle. It's smooth and works well as a mixer. I've never consumed enough to know about its morning-after effects. My friends who have sampled it had no issues. The Kirkland French vodka is superior, but this earns bonus points for its price!

This vodka is exceptionally good for $13.99. You could spend more, but why bother? The pricier Kirkland vodka, made in France and costing $19.99, is truly outstanding and better when consumed neat.

The aromas are predominantly, almost exclusively, isopropyl. The flavors are as well. It's like being in a hospital and trying to drink the air. I'll pass.