5 Premium Beverage Brands You Can Buy At Costco For Less

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Surprisingly, Costco's best-selling item isn't in the food or drink category, but that doesn't mean you can't find great buys on grocery items at the warehouse store. Costco actually offers products from several premium beverage brands at a lower price point than you'd find at other retailers. This makes the huge grocery store an excellent choice for getting your favorite beverages at a reasonable price. Whether you're looking for top-tier tea, high-end spirits, or a delicious coffee roasted to perfection, Costco has a nice selection of premium beverage options that won't break the bank.

You may wonder how Costco's sales keep growing each year when the retailer offers its products at such competitive prices. Reader's Digest says that by offering fewer items in its stores, Costco both ensures savings for its customers and keeps its high-quality selection of products consistent and under control. Food items, including beverages, often cost 15% less when you buy them at Costco. Bargain hunters may even enjoy discounts of up to 40% off if they can find discounted items. So, whether you're shopping for Brook37 tea, Ruta Maya coffee, Patrón tequila, Basil Hayden bourbon, or Suntory Whisky, you're likely to find the lowest prices on these premium beverages and more at Costco.

Brook37 has positioned itself as a premium tea brand by sourcing some of the most delicate and bold teas from around the world. Tea-drinking Costco shoppers will find several Brook37 Tea Atelier products available for purchase from the warehouse retailer at prices considerably lower than what you'll find available on the Brook37 website. For example, Costco sells a gift box of four 4-ounce containers of Brook37 teas from the Amore Collection for just $79.99. If you purchase the same gift set from the Brook37 website, you'll pay $94. A similar Brook37 tea gift box from Amazon will also cost you $94, making Costco the best place to make your purchase if you want the lowest price.

You can get the Curated Indulgence Tea Collection, which includes 80 tea bags in four tins, from Costco for $99.99. Meanwhile, buying a single, 20-bag tin from this collection directly from Brook37 will set you back at least $35, and buying all four separately will run you well over $100. Costco might not offer as wide a selection of this brand's products as Brook37's website or Amazon, but regular tea drinkers may find the enticing price point worth the compromise.

How much money the average shopper spends at Costco might surprise you, but you might be even more caught off guard by how much high-grade coffee the warehouse store has on offer. Ruta Maya is an organic, shade-grown coffee brand sourced from indigenous Maya farmers in Chiapas, Mexico, and the brand's low acid content and refined flavor profile make it a top choice for anyone who appreciates a delicious brew. Ruta Maya has a longstanding partnership with Costco, and while you might not find it at every Costco location, you can order the brand's products right to your door online. Plus, the Costco price includes shipping, so you don't have to worry about any hidden surprises after you place your order.

The Ruta Maya website offers its 5-pound bag of medium-roast, whole bean coffee for $42.50. However, you'll also have to pay shipping through UPS ground delivery, which will jump the price regardless of where you live. Buying a 5-pound bag of the same Ruta Maya coffee from Costco, you'll pay $49.99 with no additional shipping charge. For comparison, Walmart sells a 5-pound bag of Ruta Maya Organic Jiguaní whole bean coffee for $75.99, and you can get the same premium coffee from Costco for as low as $54.99. So, budget-conscious shoppers looking for a premium-grade caffeine fix may want to take advantage of their Costco membership next time they need to replenish their coffee supply.

Wine, beer, and spirits are a couple of the non-refundable Costco items you can't take back once you buy them. But when you can get a premium tequila brand like Patrón at a fraction of the price you'd pay elsewhere, returning it might not even be worth your time. Patrón is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave and bottled in Jalisco, Mexico. The tequila comes in several types, including silver, añejo, and reposado. Bottle shapes and sizes vary, but Costco typically carries the larger 1.75-liter bottle of Patrón Silver tequila. You can't purchase alcohol online at Costco, and prices vary by location, but Warehouse Runner reports that this specific bottle of Patrón Silver costs members an average of around $75. To get the same bottle of Patrón at Target, you'll pay almost $110.

Occasionally, you can pick up other varieties of Patrón at Costco as well as different bottle sizes. For instance, a 750-milliliter bottle of Patrón Reposado tequila costs about $46 at Costco when it's available, while other online retailers sell this bottle for around $55. It's also possible to find Patrón gift sets at Costco, although these aren't always available. These gift sets might come with special drinking glasses or multiple bottles of Patrón tequila, and are yet another one of the booze-infused perks of having a Costco membership.

If you want a high-rye bourbon with a distinct yet smooth flavor, look no further than Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. And if you want your premium bourbon at a fair price, Costco is the place to go. Basil Hayden's Kentucky bourbon blend is marked by notes of charred oak and dried fruit, and its mild sweetness makes it a popular sipping whiskey. Costco commonly carries Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — along with other flavors on occasion — and the brand's reasonable pricing and sophisticated packaging make it pretty hard to miss.

A 1.75-liter bottle of Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at Costco runs around $59 on average, per Warehouse Runner. At other national liquor store chains, the 1.75-liter bottle of that particular blend might run you closer to $90. The smaller, 750-milliliter bottle of the same bourbon is less expensive, with Costco pricing it around $32 on average. You'll often find the same bottle at other liquor retailers for upwards of $50, so leveraging your Costco membership might be the most wallet-friendly move for your next whiskey night.

A true Japanese whisky must meet specific requirements to wear the label: It can only contain water sourced from Japan, and several steps in the manufacturing process — including aging in wooden casks for at least three years and bottling — also need to be completed within the country's borders. One Japanese whisky brand that sets itself apart is Suntory Whisky, and you can often find several distinct bottles from this brand's selection at Costco. Toki, which means time in Japanese, is a premium whisky that Costco stocks, and it's known for its golden hue, hints of green apple, notes of peppermint and thyme, and sweet and spicy finish.

Buying a 750-ml bottle of Suntory's Toki whisky from your typical liquor store will cost you around $37. At Costco, you can get the same bottle of Toki for less than $30 on average, per Warehouse Runner, saving you roughly $7 per bottle. Upgrading to the 1-liter bottle of Suntory's Toki from Costco will only set you back $36, on average, which is still less than you might pay for the 750-milliliter alternative elsewhere. So, in typical Costco fashion, buying in bulk is where the real savings are found — even when it comes to beverages.