Luksusowa, translating to ‘luxurious’ in Polish, is a premium potato vodka first produced in 1928. This vodka is crafted from the highest quality rye alcohol and mineralized alcohol, offering a sweetish soft taste. In Poland, vodka is strictly defined as a product made exclusively in Poland from either potatoes or traditional cereals such as rye, wheat, barley, oats, and triticale—a wheat-rye hybrid.
Wyborowa, a globally renowned vodka brand, is celebrated for its velvety texture and naturally sweet notes. Another distinguished variety, Ubrówka—also known as Bison Grass Vodka—is a herb-flavored dry vodka distilled from rye and bottled at 40% alcohol by volume. This double-distilled rye vodka has gained international acclaim for its rich taste and velvety texture.
The historical depth of Polish vodka is evident in brands like Żubrówka, a Polish vodka with over 500 years of history, and Baczewski, though not the oldest, with Żubrówka (Bison Grass) dating back to the 16th century and Goldwasser, a Gdańsk favorite containing gold flakes, since 1598. Żubrówka is unique, flavored with bison grass (Hierochloe odorata), and each bottle includes a blade of this grass.
Continuing the tradition of using natural ingredients, Soplica Plum combines grain vodka, rye, wheat, and the flavor of plums. The result is a complex blend of flavors, with the initial vodka burn softened by the sweetness of the syrup and the heat of the Tabasco. Stobrawa potatoes, high in starch content, are preferred for fermentation, highlighting the importance of quality ingredients in Polish vodka production.
