Kirkland Signature Italian Sparkling Water - 24 ct. (16.9 oz)

I'd say it's slightly sub-par to Topo Chico with alot less fizz. A little disappointing but still more refreshing than plain bottled water.

This is definitely average sparkling mineral water. There is not the depth of taste of a Perrier or a San Pellegrino. Not bad, just not great. Certainly, however, competitively priced.

I really like sparkling mineral water, particularly San Pellegrino; however it's somewhat costly so I usually opt for regular old sparkling water like Klarbrunn or Aldi's house brand.I don't buy unflavored sparkling water because, unlike plain mineral water, I don't like the tasteCostco had the Italian water for a few bucks off at $8.99 for twenty-four1/2 liter bottles so I gave it a try. It's not as good tasting as San Pellegrino, but it's pretty good, especially for the price. It's very refreshing.

some of the bottles were almost impossible to open and the water is almost flat with hardly any fizz.

All waters Do NOT taste the same. I believe many people will always assume that the name brand water is the best. I TOTALLY disagree. Kirkland Italian Sparkling Mineral Water takes the # 1 Spot with me for BOTH taste and refreshingness. For years I drank Pellegrino and later tried Perrier. So my ratings are Kirkland # 1, Perrier #2 and Pellegrina #3. And what makes me REALLY happy is Kirland is the cheapest.

My wife and I did a blind taste test between Kirklands and San Pellegrino and we could not tell which was which. The taste difference was indiscernible. Between the two, I recommend Kirklands based on the price (roughly 30% difference).That being said, I do prefer the taste of Topo Chico for sparkling water. Whenever CostCo has the size I like in stock, I generally go for that.

I was looking for a sparkling water that would compete with Pellegrino sparkling water but at a lesser price. The Kirkland sparkling water has a fresh fizz taste but not too fizzy like La Croix's sparking water. Drinking out of a bottle is so much more refreshing than a can. I have tried all three products, La Croix, Pellegrino and Kirkland sparkling waters. I highly recommend the Kirkland over the other two, and at a lesser price.

Personally feel that fancy sparkling water has an aftertaste that I don't personally find very pleasant. I know it is something you learn to like, but the somewhat acidic aftertaste of name brand sparkling water is not my cup of tea. This is a bit more neutral, with the minerals somehow canceling the acidic aftertaste so that all I am left with is a blank palette. This is definitely up to preference, but personally, I think that this is the sparkling water that I will buy in the future.