trip to costco

11-16-2008, 06:22 PM

went to costco today and stocked up on some spirits ...interesting ,they had some kirkland vodka made in france must be either grey goose or belvedere anyone have any info on this?...also saw some kirkland 18 year old single malt that is made by mcallen

...also had quite a bit of stogies sitting in the isle drying out....

Domer · 11-16-2008, 06:32 PM

apparently they use the same water source as grey goose but they deny that it is grey goose.

my vodka drinking friend told me he thinks it is worth the money, I myself am not a vodka drinker.

11-16-2008, 07:46 PM

Sweet lord I hate pa.
Our costcos can't sell that.

I'd laugh quite hard buying costco vodka even if it just a relabel.

Da Klugs · 11-16-2008, 07:49 PM

Costco rocks!

Their nuts are really good.

Fresh seafood? Nummy and a great price.

Only thing about Costco I dislike is the need to walk by the latest and greatest flat screen TV's on the way to get my frozen pot pies and mango salsa.

11-17-2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Costco rocks!

Their nuts are really good.

Fresh seafood? Nummy and a great price.

Only thing about Costco I dislike is the need to walk by the latest and greatest flat screen TV's on the way to get my frozen pot pies and mango salsa.

How is that mango salsa? I see it all the time but havnt went for it...

Da Klugs · 11-17-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by beamish

How is that mango salsa? I see it all the time but havnt went for it...

A staple in our house. It's pretty chunky though. I put it in the food prosessor and blend it up a bit before serving.

landhoney · 11-17-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

A staple in our house. It's pretty chunky though. I put it in the food prosessor and blend it up a bit before serving.

Semi-homemade.

11-17-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Costco rocks!

Their nuts are really good.

Fresh seafood? Nummy and a great price.

Only thing about Costco I dislike is the need to walk by the latest and greatest flat screen TV's on the way to get my frozen pot pies and mango salsa.

I love me some frozen pot pies.

Da Klugs · 11-17-2008, 10:54 AM

Don't forget the polish with kraut and and diet coke for a buck fifty. Shopping and a cheap lunch all rolled into one.

Plus the free sample appetizers!

11-17-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Don't forget the polish with kraut and and diet coke for a buck fifty. Shopping and a cheap lunch all rolled into one.

Plus the free sample appetizers!

If you want to "splurge" for another buck or so you can get one of those fruit and yogurt parfaits with your lunch.

croatan · 11-17-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Don't forget the polish with kraut and and diet coke for a buck fifty. Shopping and a cheap lunch all rolled into one.

Plus the free sample appetizers!

Yep. But I'm always forced to grab a slice of pizza on the way out as well. May be one of the reasons why I'm fat.

dunng · 11-17-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

Sweet lord I hate pa.
Our costcos can't sell that.

I'd laugh quite hard buying costco vodka even if it just a relabel.

Nothing good here in MA as well...

mosesbotbol · 11-17-2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dunng

Nothing good here in MA as well...

Really? I get great alcohol deals at Costco in Waltham all the time.

dunng · 11-17-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Really? I get great alcohol deals at Costco in Waltham all the time.

Nothing in W Mass...

mosesbotbol · 11-17-2008, 06:54 AM

Does Coscto sell Habanos in Mexico? I heard Walmart does, but not a big selection at all.

Coscto is the largest seller of 1st Growth wines in the world.

ucla695 · 11-17-2008, 07:51 AM

Costco is deadly. It's hard to walk out of there without spending a lot of money. Especially when there are good deals on wine. I just make sure that I never go there on an empty stomach because it helps keep things in check.

mosesbotbol · 11-17-2008, 09:20 AM

Have you tried their Marcona Almonds? Really good and great with port, wine, and madeira.

replicant_argent · 11-17-2008, 11:09 AM

the seasonal "gotta have" for us, other than the 142 other items we normally get there, is the Alexia Garlic Bread. My wife didn't blink an eye when I told her I bought 24 loaves last time I went there. I have not tried the kirkland branded Vodka or the Macallen 18 or 19 rebranded stuff. Almost always, on comparison, the Kirkland branded stuff fares equal to, very well, or better than the branded stuff, which is a difficult challenge to take on.

mosesbotbol · 11-17-2008, 12:55 PM

Their Tuscan Olive Oil is great. We tried it blind with several brands of more expensive Italian olive oils and Kirkland won.

Also a big fan or their Kirkland 10 year Tawny Port, CdP, and Champagne.

11-17-2008, 03:31 PM

Costco is great. We went to Maui a couple of months ago and went to the store they have there and saved ourselves about $700 for the week. Instead of eating out every day to the tune of about $100 per day we bought the best Rib Eye steaks,,,fresh Atlantic salmon and shrimp,,,damn near paid for half the trip. We stayed at a condo that had a full kitchen and it was easy to fix the best meals.

11-16-2008, 06:22 PM	#1
beamish Guest Posts: n/a	trip to costco went to costco today and stocked up on some spirits ...interesting ,they had some kirkland vodka made in france must be either grey goose or belvedere anyone have any info on this?...also saw some kirkland 18 year old single malt that is made by mcallen...also had quite a bit of stogies sitting in the isle drying out....

11-16-2008, 06:32 PM	#2
Domer Just living the dream Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derek Location: Delco Posts: 170 Trading: (4)	Re: trip to costco apparently they use the same water source as grey goose but they deny that it is grey goose. my vodka drinking friend told me he thinks it is worth the money, I myself am not a vodka drinker.

11-16-2008, 07:46 PM	#3
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: trip to costco Sweet lord I hate pa. Our costcos can't sell that. I'd laugh quite hard buying costco vodka even if it just a relabel.

11-16-2008, 07:49 PM	#4
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: trip to costco Costco rocks! Their nuts are really good. Fresh seafood? Nummy and a great price. Only thing about Costco I dislike is the need to walk by the latest and greatest flat screen TV's on the way to get my frozen pot pies and mango salsa. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-17-2008, 10:54 AM	#9
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: trip to costco Don't forget the polish with kraut and and diet coke for a buck fifty. Shopping and a cheap lunch all rolled into one. Plus the free sample appetizers! __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-17-2008, 06:54 AM	#15
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: trip to costco Does Coscto sell Habanos in Mexico? I heard Walmart does, but not a big selection at all. Coscto is the largest seller of 1st Growth wines in the world. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

11-17-2008, 07:51 AM	#16
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: trip to costco Costco is deadly. It's hard to walk out of there without spending a lot of money. Especially when there are good deals on wine. I just make sure that I never go there on an empty stomach because it helps keep things in check.

11-17-2008, 09:20 AM	#17
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: trip to costco Have you tried their Marcona Almonds? Really good and great with port, wine, and madeira. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

11-17-2008, 11:09 AM	#18
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: trip to costco the seasonal "gotta have" for us, other than the 142 other items we normally get there, is the Alexia Garlic Bread. My wife didn't blink an eye when I told her I bought 24 loaves last time I went there. I have not tried the kirkland branded Vodka or the Macallen 18 or 19 rebranded stuff. Almost always, on comparison, the Kirkland branded stuff fares equal to, very well, or better than the branded stuff, which is a difficult challenge to take on. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

11-17-2008, 12:55 PM	#19
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: trip to costco Their Tuscan Olive Oil is great. We tried it blind with several brands of more expensive Italian olive oils and Kirkland won. Also a big fan or their Kirkland 10 year Tawny Port, CdP, and Champagne. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

11-17-2008, 03:31 PM	#20
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: trip to costco Costco is great. We went to Maui a couple of months ago and went to the store they have there and saved ourselves about $700 for the week. Instead of eating out every day to the tune of about $100 per day we bought the best Rib Eye steaks,,,fresh Atlantic salmon and shrimp,,,damn near paid for half the trip. We stayed at a condo that had a full kitchen and it was easy to fix the best meals.