Kirkland Signature American Vodka
United States
Costco's own-label vodka, registered to LeVecke Corporation of California and described as made from 100% American heartland grains. Costco says the mash is distilled in six columns. The grain is not named, so no gluten-free claim is made here. The separate Kirkland Signature French vodka is made by Distillerie de Gayant in France.
- Distillations
- 6×
- Congeners
- Very Low
- Histamines
- Very Low
- Polyphenols
- Very Low
- Sulfites
- Very Low
- Tannins
- Very Low
- Sugar
- Very Low
- Additives
- Very Low
- Calories
- 98
- Sugar
- 0g
14g ethanol at 40% ABV. No sugar, so every calorie here is alcohol.
In its favor
- ✓No added sugar or additives
- ✓Very low price per drink
What to watch
- !Grain not disclosed
- !Not the same product as the French Kirkland vodka
Factor by factor
Congeners Very Low ▾
Byproducts of fermentation (methanol, acetaldehyde, fusel alcohols). Strongly linked to hangover severity; darker, less-distilled spirits carry more.
Histamines Very Low ▾
Produced by bacteria during fermentation/aging. Trigger flushing, headaches, congestion in sensitive drinkers. High in red wine, beer, aged spirits.
Polyphenols Very Low ▾
Plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Slightly protective at low doses but at high concentrations may worsen hangover via tannin/quercetin reactions.
Sulfites Very Low ▾
Preservatives (SO₂) added to wine and some beers. Common trigger of headaches, asthma, and allergic-type reactions.
Tannins Very Low ▾
Astringent polyphenols from skins, seeds, barrels. Bind proteins, slow alcohol clearance, and aggravate dehydration-style symptoms.
Sugar Very Low ▾
Residual sugar amplifies hangover via blood-sugar swings and dehydration. Liqueurs and cocktails are the main offenders.
Additives Very Low ▾
Colorants, flavorings, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbates. Cheap spirits and ready-to-drinks often hide these in trade-secret formulas.
Kirkland Signature American Vodka is Costco’s house vodka, sold as a six-column grain spirit at 40%. Costco names the source only as American heartland grains.
Costco also sells a French Kirkland vodka from Gayant, so check the label to see which one is on the shelf.
Kirkland Signature American Vodka questions
How many calories are in a shot of Kirkland Signature American Vodka? ▾
About 98 calories in a 1.5oz shot at 40% ABV. All of them come from the alcohol, since there is no sugar.
Does Kirkland Signature American Vodka have sugar? ▾
No. Kirkland Signature American Vodka has 0g of sugar per 1.5oz serving.
What is Kirkland Signature American Vodka made from? ▾
Kirkland Signature American Vodka is made from american grain, distilled 6 times.
What proof is Kirkland Signature American Vodka? ▾
Kirkland Signature American Vodka is 80 proof, which is 40% alcohol by volume.
Does Kirkland Signature American Vodka give you a bad hangover? ▾
Kirkland Signature American Vodka scores 2/10 on the SpiritFacts Hangover Index, against 2/10 for vodka overall. It is low on every hangover factor we track, so most of the morning after comes down to how much ethanol you drink.
Is Kirkland Signature American Vodka vegan? ▾
Yes. Kirkland Signature American Vodka is listed as vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients or fining agents.