Glass of whisky with ice cubes sitting on a barrel - evgeeenius/Shutterstock Offering private-label alternatives is common practice for just about any grocery and retail store, and Costco is no ...

As a bar professional with nearly 20 years of experience, I usually lack positive things to say about private-brand spirits. In many cases, the reduced price simply isn't worth the plunge in quality.

Bottle of blended Kirkland Scotch whisky - The Image Party/Shutterstock Consumers are increasingly catching wind of Kirkland's boozy offerings — especially among spirits, where there is some ...