Costco is selling a high-quality, single-pot Irish whiskey at up to 90 percent off retail price, according to sharp-eyed Redditors, but they say it may be getting phased out of stores. Costco has recently made headlines for its rock-bottom prices on elegant spirits, such as Balvenie scotch whiskey, Suntory Japanese whiskey, and a rare Blanton’s bourbon.
On Tuesday, u/Big_Shrimpin posted a photo to the Costco subreddit showing 700mL bottles of Method & Madness Single-Pot Irish Whiskey selling for just $30.02. Typically, bottles of Method & Madness single pot retail for anywhere from $60 to $289, which makes Costco’s deal a staggering discount of somewhere between 50 and 90 percent off retail price.
Method & Madness’ single-pot whiskey is aged in chestnut casks rather than the traditional oak, which imbues the spirit with fruity notes of red licorice, rosemary, and mint. A sweet taste finishes with hints of green tea and wood.
Some Redditors warned that the price ending in .02, as well as the asterisk next to the product number, indicates the item is on its way out of stores. So if you want to stock up on Method & Madness at a rock-bottom price, now may be your time to strike.
“The asterisk and price ending in .97 means the product is going away,” u/karid06 explained, while u/Dorzack elaborated: “The asterisk means the product is going away. California has a law that you can’t sell alcohol under your cost. I bet they marked it down to their per unit cost instead of the usual end in .97 for going away.”
Some, however, contended that the asterisk and price were not indicative of the product’s waning availability. As this particular photo was taken in a Northern California Costco located in a suburb of Sacramento, one user explained that “the state passed a law saying that all fees needed to be included in the displayed price (or something along those lines) that took effect July 1st. This may be why you’re seeing the CRV included.”
As for the asterisk, some argue it’s actually a sign of the bargain Costco is offering on Method & Madness. “The asterisk in the corner means it’s the lowest price and will not go lower,” u/Babelfishny explained. “I think the rule is .01 = on sale [and] .02 = clearance, will not go lower.”
Regardless of the specifics, Costco’s price on Method & Madness Single-Pot Irish Whiskey is unrivaled by other chains. Although it’s unclear if the deal is available at Costco locations outside of California, it might be worth making the trip for that remarkable discount.
