FOOD NEWS
The Kirkland Signature Liquor That's Disappointing Customers
BY Amanda Berrill
While customers usually praise Costco's Kirkland liquors, one tequila brand has disappointed shoppers despite its low price point — Kirkland Signature Añejo Tequila.
Per Tequila Matchmaker, a reviewer said the Añejo "has additives and tastes artificial." Others said its flavor is "fake" and its taste and texture is "thin and watery."
Many more customers decried the añejo, complaining of an overly sweet taste that's too artificial to be a sipping tequila. Even Bartender Lui Fernandes agreed with the reviews.
On Tiktok, Fernandes said he smelled "a lot of ethanol... not picking up too much roasted, cooked agave," noting he could only detect a strong alcohol scent and a bit of sweetness.
For him, it tasted mostly like cotton candy and artificial flavoring. He also guessed that it has additives and, despite the low price point, "it doesn't taste right."