How Much Does Kirkland Signature Speyside Scotch 20Yr Cost in 2026?
Kirkland Signature Speyside Scotch 20Yr — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $82.02 | $3.23 | $4.85 | 16.9 |
About Kirkland Signature Speyside Scotch 20Yr
Kirkland Signature Speyside Scotch 20Yr is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside region, bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) by MISA Imports Inc., exclusively for Costco. This 20-year-old expression matures primarily in ex-bourbon casks before a sherry cask finish (minimum 6 months, likely Oloroso), delivering a balance of bright oak spices, subtle sherry sweetness, and refined fruit notes that punch above its $82.02 price for 750ml. What makes it special is its full-bodied profile with pronounced wood influences—ginger, clove, vanilla—from those extra years, offering complexity without overwhelming sherry dominance, unlike richer sherry bombs. It's ideal for value-seeking enthusiasts who appreciate nuanced Speyside character over hype, sipping neat or with a drop of water to unlock fruits. Compared to category peers like Macallan 18, it's lighter and spicier with less nougat richness but far better value, often speculated as a mystery distillery (possibly Mortlach or Macallan-style) by Alexander Murray & Co., earning solid 84/100 scores for accessibility and refinement.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
Aromas open with dry floral spice like potpourri and applesauce, backed by subtle oak, leather, and occasional coconut or banana. Bright red fruits, orchard notes, light citrus, and wood varnish add layers, with sherry hints of toasted brown sugar emerging. Vanilla, cinnamon, and dried pineapple appear, especially with water.
👅 Palate
Bright and spicy with full body, featuring oak-driven vanilla, rum raisin cake, and a touch of currant jam from sherry. Tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, and prunes mingle with sherry spice, cooked fruit, brown sugar, and peanut brittle. Fresh oak punch and ginger provide heat, evolving sweeter with water into juicy peach and apple.
✨ Finish
Lingering woody spices of ginger, clove, and chocolate, with drying tannins, dried figs, and a hint of dark chocolate. Medium to long, slightly sharp and mineral with floral tea notes.
Popular Cocktails with Kirkland Signature Speyside Scotch 20Yr
Speyside Old Fashioned — Stir 2oz Kirkland 20Yr with sugar cube, bitters, and orange twist over ice for a spiced, fruity twist on the classic.
Sherry Highball — Mix 1.5oz whisky with splash of sherry and soda over ice, garnished with lemon for a light, effervescent sipper.
Spiced Rob Roy — Combine 1.5oz whisky, 0.75oz sweet vermouth, and dash Angostura over ice, stirred and strained for nutty elegance.
Food Pairings
Dark chocolate, Roasted nuts, Cured meats, Blue cheese, Apple tart
