How Much Did Costco Kirkland Signature Bourbon Cost In 2021 Vs 2026?

It may seem that grocery prices track upward and rarely come down. At best, it means sometimes we have to be creative when shopping; at worst, we have to make tough decisions about what goes in our carts. Costco members are cut a little more slack, thanks to the store's low prices on everything, including bourbon. If you missed out on this rare bottle with its knock-down price, you could still snap up one of the Kirkland Signature bourbon trio, safe in the knowledge that you'll pay pretty much the same for a bottle now as when they hit Costco shelves back in 2021.

Kirkland Signature Small Batch Bourbon, which cost $19 in 2021, will currently set you back $19.99; the Bottled in Bond, which retailed in 2021 for around $25, also costs the same to this day; and the Single Barrel, the priciest at around $30 in 2021, is also around the same price now. (Of course, there's always the chance that prices can change depending on your location). While bourbon aficionados across the country are big fans of this particular Costco partnership (there's also a major brand behind Kirkland Signature Spiced Rum), one thing that's not so popular is the sparse availability of these bourbons. One Redditor summed up the problem, writing, "Keep an eye out for the Bottled in Bond. That stuff is really outstanding for the price, but very hard to find. By the time you hear about it it'll be gone."

We've previously explored the difference between bourbon and straight bourbon, but there's more of a conundrum surrounding the origins of the uniquely American whiskey's name. The debate has been going on for years, with some claiming it was named after Bourbon County in Kentucky and others tracing it back to French cognac sellers on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. Whatever the truth, there's no disputing where Costco's three bourbons come from. All three are supplied by Kentucky-based distiller 1792 (a.k.a. Barton), a company that is widely well-regarded for the quality of its whiskies.

Chris Blatner, founder of Urban Bourbonist, gave us lots of advice on how to store bourbon for the long term, but not everyone just drinks their Kirkland Signature bourbons. Many home cooks slug it into different recipes, from lacing BBQ sauce and running up bourbon-glazed carrots to preparing a rich bourbon chicken. One Redditor, who admitted to buying several bottles of the $19 Small Batch, said, "At that price point, I don't mind using a cup of it to make a sauce." Whether you enjoy a glass of Kirkland Signature bourbon straight on an evening, whip up some weekend cocktails with friends, or splash it into your recipes, here's how long you can expect it to last once that bottle is opened.