Chopin Potato Vodka, 70 cl

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Many flagship brands are now owned by foreign companies, but their ownership is not relevant – the traditional recipes, production and ingredients remain Polish. Straight Up or Mixed?

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Debowa is a premium vodka distilled using elderflower and oak wood to create a vodka that hovers between herbal vodka and flavored vodka. The liquid offers a slightly sweeter palate contrasted by the nutty flavor and offers a full, creamy mouthfeel at odds with traditional Polish vodka’s characteristic crispness. I used to cringe every time I heard that phrase. There is so much more Poland has to offer, and yet somehow most of it goes unnoticed… What if vodka’s international popularity reinforces the negative stereotypes about who we are? Oak vodka is a new one for me but it did impress my whiskey palate. Debowa Polska Vodka is the most expensive vodka on this list, but it’s also arguably the most interesting.A few years ago the brand lost its right to call itself wódka, as the alcohol content went down slightly. Don’t let that deter you, give it a try.

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The rye-based distillate is flavoured with bison grass which grows in Białowieża forest. It tastes great when served on its own, but it’s even better in mixers. Żubrówka plus apple juice make the most amazing combo we call “szarlotka” (yes, just like the apple pie). Other popular brands (notice, that the alcohol content is often lowered to 32-36%, therefore technically they aren’t vodkas) : Flavour-wise, Wyborowa is not the mildest of vodkas in the market, but fortunately it’s well balanced.

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Zoladkowa Vodka is inspired by nalewkas, the Polish method of steeping herbs in alcohol, and is crafted following a 19th-century traditional recipe. There are strong whiskey-like wood notes along with pepper and spice, with the elderflower giving the liquid a tasty sweet addition that helps balance the wood. Gruven Vodka is another in this style of neutral spirit – well made but inexpensive. This handcrafted vodka uses both Polish rye and wheat in its recipe. Sobieski vodka is a Polish rye spirit inspired by the iconic king Sobieski, who defended Europe against the Ottomans. It’s crafted with crystal clear water and top quality, 100% Polish rye, and continuous distillation – courtesy of the highest column still in Europe – helps create one of the smoothest vodkas in the world. The running theme with the best Polish vodka brands is that you can get extremely enjoyable bottles at very cheap prices.

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Rye vodka is the richest and the most intense when it comes to taste and the aroma. It has nutty notes and an intense and long finish. Wheat vodkas are generally smoother. Most Popular Grain Vodka Brands: The Countess Walewska is part of a larger collection of spirits called Great Women Spirits by Francis Ford Coppola, which honors individual accomplishments and tells the stories of women throughout history.

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Gorzkaowes its bitter-sweet taste to a combination of bitter orange, caramel and herbs. It’s produced in the traditional way of making it through the filling and maceration. The namecan be translated as “bitter vodka for the stomach”.

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It’s worth noting that Belvedere is more popular choice abroad than it is in the motherland. Partially due to a higher price-point, but also because we’re spoilt with choice here in Poland. I’m a huge believer in Polish vodka. I’ve written consistently that if given the choice I’d take a bottle of Polish vodka over their Russian counterparts, both for the quality of the liquid and from a price comparison standpoint. I’ve been always been secretly envious of people who enjoy plain, unflavoured vodka, all on their lonesome. Perhaps my palette hasn’t fully developed yet… Therefore I read, listened and empirically tested them (undoubtedly the best part!)… All of this pleasant research has successfully filled the gaps in my “spiritual” education.

Chopin Potato Vodka is the world’s most awarded potato vodka distilled at Polmos Siedlce distillery. The formula was inspired by a recipe from XIX century, found in “Kalendarz Lubelski” (“Lublin Calendar”). While not technically a Polish vodka – the water is distilled in the Napa Valley – The Countess is very much a Polish-inspired spirit. Confused? Well, most vodkas are unflavoured. Flavoured ones are based on the same principles, but they’re enriched with spices or herbal and fruity aromas. More about them below. Types of Polish Vodka Polish Grain Vodkas verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{