After receiving numerous customer complaints about “off” flavors in a recent batch of the Kirkland Signature American Vodka, Costco will issue refunds to patrons who purchased the impacted bottles. In an August 15 e-mail, Costco notified all members who purchased bottles with specific lot numbers between June 12th and August 10th, 2023 that they would be eligible for a refund. While Costco acknowledged that this product did not meet the Kirkland brand’s quality standards, the statement specified that these bottles were not affected by a food safety issue.
In a Reddit thread on the subject, posters complained that their vodka had a foul and off-putting chemical odor and flavor, with tasting notes like “diesel fuel” and “bathroom urinal puck.” And while some are frustrated with the low-quality product from the brand, others applauded the company for rectifying the situation. “It’s crazy that Redditors pointed this out and Costco verified that the quality issue is true,” stated user rdldr1. “Costco did not have to issue a recall because it’s not a safety issue however they did. Because Costco is awesome.”
