Spotted something unique at Costco: Crystal Head Vodka in a massive 3-liter format for $99.97. Yes, that’s the Dan Aykroyd skull bottle, but supersized.
Crystal Head is a premium Canadian vodka that’s filtered through Herkimer diamonds (make of that what you will) and packaged in that distinctive skull-shaped bottle. This 3-liter version is essentially a showpiece—it’s the same smooth, neutral spirit, just in a bottle that screams “I have interesting conversations at parties” or possibly “I watched too much ghostbusting in the ’80s.”
At $99.97 for 3 liters, you’re paying about $33.32 per liter. For comparison, the standard 750ml bottles typically run $45-55 at regular retailers, which would put 3 liters at around $180-220 if you bought four bottles. So yeah, there’s legitimate savings here—you’re looking at roughly 45-55% off typical retail pricing.
Here’s the honest take: this is a solid deal if you actually like Crystal Head vodka or want a conversation-starting decanter. The vodka itself is quality—clean, smooth, good for martinis or just sipping if that’s your thing. But let’s be real: you’re partly paying for the novelty factor. If you’re just looking for mixing vodka for your next barbecue, there are more economical options in the warehouse.
This is likely a clearance item because let’s face it—not many people are in the market for a 3-liter skull bottle of vodka. It’s a specialty format that probably moves slowly, and Costco is making room for spring inventory. If you’ve been eyeing this as a gift for a vodka enthusiast or want to be that house with the giant skull bottle at the home bar, inventory won’t last long at this location.
- 3 liters (equivalent to four standard 750ml bottles)
- Premium Canadian vodka filtered through Herkimer diamonds
- Iconic skull-shaped bottle designed by artist John Alexander
- Additive-free, no glycol or citrus oils
- Quadruple distilled and seven times filtered
- Neutral, smooth taste profile suitable for cocktails or sipping
- Distinctive display piece for home bars
Bottom line: If you appreciate premium vodka and want the novelty factor, this is genuinely good value at half off typical retail. Have you seen the 3-liter format at your Costco?