Kirkland 12 Year Blended Scotch

Clearly this is Costco’s attempt at a JW Black - styled scotch. And they have done a decent job of creating a drink that’s clearly in the same ballpark as the Black. But it’s an imitation, not a duplication. Smooth, with some character. I enjoyed for a month. But the following month I went back to Costco and bought the JW. If I’m feeling on a particular day that I shouldn’t she’ll out $50+ for the JW, I could easily buy this as a cost-conscious substitute. But most of the time I’ll be willing to pay the premium for the real deal. This was “fine”, in a good way. Very competent blend. But nothing to get excited about.

Great value, consistent taste

Nose: oaky, fruit, sugar, vanilla Palate: campfire Finish: light with spice (pepper), tastes age

Smooth

Nose - honey, slight oakyness Taste - slight peatyness up front, then a sweet vanilla Finish -vanilla followthrough, pepper Score - 3.0 Scoring Legend 5.0 - Outstanding, unmatched to others 4.5 - Excellent, I will always keep a bottle in stock if possible 4.0 - Very good, quite enjoyable to drink, can consider as a solid choice 3.5 - Good, would taste again 3.0 - Average 2.5 - Acceptable, still drinkable 2.0 - Inferior, able to drink but not enjoyable 1.5 and below—wouldn’t drink again unless I am desperate