10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Booze at Costco

Shopping for alcohol at Costco can be an adventure! Here are some secrets to keep in mind when buying spirits from the warehouse retailer.

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You don’t have to be a member to buy alcohol

Need to restock the home bar, but don’t have a Costco membership? No problem, in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Texas and Vermont. If you’re a resident, you’re welcome to purchase wine, beer and spirits from Costco without a club card.

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World-famous distillers produce Kirkland spirits

You may be surprised to learn that famous distillers actually produce Costco’s store brand spirits. For example, Kirkland bourbon and rum are produced by Jim Beam in Kentucky. Grey Goose makes Kirkland vodka with the same water source as its name brand. And Kirkland tequila is made in the same distillery as the Cielo brand. It’s a small world, indeed!