Don’t get yourself confused into thinking that shopping at Costco is just to fill up on giant snacks or 50-roll packages of toilet paper. Costco’s private brand, Kirkland Signature, is one of the crown jewels of the reign of the largest retailer in the United States, which is one of the most powerful tools for American families to save thousands of dollars a year.
Again, don’t be fooled by the quality, because they are not trinkets or poor quality products: in fact, Kirkland Signature wines are praised by sommeliers around the world, and there is also one product that has earned the praise and the admiration of chefs all over the United States, who have left expensive imported European brands in favor of a product made in the United States and worth a fraction of the price.
The Luxury (Yet Affordable) Kirkland Signature Product Sold Only by Costco
Costco is the largest buyer of olive oil in the United States, and has evidently achieved very good prices with its suppliers (especially those from the US). When you walk down the oil aisle, you’ll see shelves upon shelves filled with bottles of Kirkland Signature olive oil. Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil not only competes with the best imported European brands, but it has become the favorite of large gourmet restaurants throughout the country, and many chefs are choosing it as their go-to oil to prepare all types of dishes.
It is comparable in quality, and that is because it comes from international-level Californian producers in the United States. First cold pressed, it maintains the authentic flavor that connoisseurs look for in a premium oil. In a recent olive oil evaluation, Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil scored very close to well-known brands such as Carapelli and Kirkland 100% Italian Oil. Although some premium oils were rated slightly better, Kirkland Organic and Spanish 100% were also highly rated.
Price of the Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil at Costco
For Costco members, one of the best options is to buy Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a 2-liter presentation. Although it comes in a plastic bottle and not glass, the plastic is protected against light with a color that blocks dangerous ultraviolet rays, but it is still advisable to store it in a dark place (the cupboard is fine) and you can refill your oil dispenser from time to time, to preserve its freshness.
The 2 liter bottle (2 QT 3.6 Fl Oz) Kirkland Signature, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is priced at $22.99. You can also opt for the Kirkland Signature version, Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil, 2 L, in case you can’t find the other one: it is priced at $25.99.
In comparison, other brands of olive oil available at Costco have prices that are double or even triple that. For example, the 2-liter can of TRE Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil is priced at $44.99 and, in fact, has a lower customer review score of 4.7 out of 5 stars, while Costco’s has a 4.8 out of 5 stars.
