“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. AP The claim: Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand vodka is actually Grey Goose.Īre high-end vodkas outdone in taste by their cheaper, less prestigious peers? What makes a good vodka anyway? These questions are central to a viral claim that’s circulated online for years.
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