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who makes kirkland vodka

Costco’s Kirkland Signature vodka is made by different companies depending on the type, and Costco itself has never fully confirmed every detail publicly.

Quick Scoop: Who makes Kirkland vodka?

1. The short answer

Most evidence points to:

  • Kirkland American (domestic) Vodka
    • Produced and bottled under the name Fairmont Ltd. in Mira Loma, California.
* Fairmont Ltd. is widely reported to be a trade name used by **LeVecke Corporation** , a large California-based spirits producer and bottler.
  • Kirkland French Vodka
    • Bottled by Distillerie de Gayant in Douai, northern France.
* Imported into the U.S. by **Misa Imports, Inc.** in Dallas, Texas.

Costco is the brand owner (Kirkland Signature), but these partner companies handle the behind-the-scenes production and bottling.

2. Is Kirkland vodka really Grey Goose?

This is one of the most popular myths about Kirkland vodka, especially the French version.

  • Multiple industry write‑ups and label-deep dives say there’s no solid evidence that Grey Goose makes Kirkland vodka , and the rumor has been repeatedly debunked.
  • The French vodka’s label instead points directly to Distillerie de Gayant , which is owned by Terroirs Distillers, not Grey Goose’s parent company.
  • The two French distilleries are in the same general region of France, which likely helped fuel the “it’s just Grey Goose in a big bottle” story.

So: similar vibe, different producer.

3. What’s officially known vs. educated guesses

Costco has not publicly released a full technical breakdown of who distills every step of every Kirkland vodka, but several clues line up:

  • Back labels and import info (e.g., Distillerie de Gayant, Misa Imports).
  • U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) label registrations linking Kirkland American Vodka to LeVecke Corporation.
  • A 2023 flavor-related recall where questions about Kirkland American Vodka were directed to LeVecke , further confirming its role.

The consensus:

  • American Kirkland vodka → LeVecke Corporation (via Fairmont Ltd. on the label).
  • French Kirkland vodka → Distillerie de Gayant, imported by Misa, possibly also distributed via LeVecke’s network.

4. Why this is a trending topic

Kirkland vodka keeps trending in forums and food sites because:

  • It’s often compared side‑by‑side with much pricier “name brand” vodkas in blind tastings.
  • People love the idea of getting “luxury in disguise” at warehouse prices.
  • New label and recall tidbits (like the 2023 American vodka recall) keep sparking fresh speculation about who’s really behind the bottle.

You’ll still see plenty of Reddit and comment‑section debates, but most up‑to‑date label and regulatory breadcrumbs support the producers listed above.

TL;DR:

  • Kirkland American Vodka → made for Costco by LeVecke Corporation (under the Fairmont Ltd. name) in California.
  • Kirkland French Vodka → bottled by Distillerie de Gayant in France, imported by Misa Imports.

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