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When you need a 30-pack of toilet paper or the biggest bottle of olive oil you’ve ever seen, Costco is the place to find it. But beyond the bulk, they’ve got alcohol, and lots of it. Costco sells top-shelf brands, as well as their in-house Kirkland Signature brand of spirits and wine, and it’s tough to find better prices.
A new report reveals the most popular alcohol sold at Costco stores across the country.
- The research from Test Casino analyzes Google Trends data in the U.S. from 2019 to 2024 on 50 popular alcohols found at Costco.
- It names the top alcohol sold at the retailer in each state and finds some interesting patterns in the purchases.
According to the findings:
- States that prefer a whiskey drink include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Indiana, and Nebraska.
- Specifically, Alabama likes Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey, while Connecticut, Indiana and Nebraska buy Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch Whiskey.
- Vodka is the most popular booze in Arizona, California, Missouri, New Jersey and Wisconsin.
- Gin is the bottle of choice in Delaware, Idaho, South Dakota, and Utah, and their top brand is Kirkland Signature London Dry Gin, while Minnesota, Tennessee and Virginia go for Tanqueray Dry Gin and Henrick’s Gin is the favorite in Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
- Georgia and Illinois like Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, while Florida and West Virginia go for Kirkland Signature Tequila Reposado.
- Wine is the favorite in Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
- To see which brands of wine are most popular and the full list of each state’s top Costco alcohol purchases, click here.
Us Ohioans love, Bacardi Superior Rum.
Read the full article at Food and Wine