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.

It’s a high-end Polish vodka that has a specific oak-herbal taste. It usually comes with a stylish bottle or even a small wooden barrel. The truth is, Polish people, drink A LOT. A party without vodka is not really a party. Did you know how many bottles of vodka have we bought for our wedding? 150 bottles because that’s how many guests were invited. That’s how you count it in Poland- one bottle per guest. Some of them drank more, some of them less but on average, that’s how much you will need. Men usually drink more than women. My Personal Vodka Story Yes indeed! Polish vodkas are the best! (Polish beers are awesome too, but that’s a topic for another day).As a local patriot, it’s my favorite Polish vodka, as it’s produced in my hometown. It was named after the White Lady, a ghost that is supposed to haunt the castle in Lancut.

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? A shot of vodka that you need to drink as a punishment (usually for being late or pretending that you are drinking when you are really not) Belvedere meaning “beautiful to see” is the name of the historic Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland. A fitting name for a premium spirit, right?

Lubelska was established in 1906 when Polmos Lublin started to distill vodka at the same year. Polmos Lublin is a vodka distiller based on Lublin. The reason why they chose the name "Lubelska" is that it is named after the Lublin Governorate in Congress Poland at this time. It was distilled alongside Wódka Żołądkowa Gorzka in 1950 and it was the largest liqueur companies by the 20th century. 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). Curious to learn more about Żubrówka? Have a look at this in-depth Eater article. I love how they called it “the only bartender-approved “flavoured” vodka. :) A must-try! The last one on our grain Polish vodka brands list is Lubelska. It’s a cheap vodka that is mostly famous because of the variety of tastes it offers. Here are some of them: Luksusowa isn’t made from just any old spuds – the potatoes are carefully selected to achieve the best flavours.

In 2015, Lubelska introduced 40 millimeter cups that makes it easier to taste test instead of buying a 100 ml bottle. It comes with lemon and grapefruit vodkas. [1] Between 2010 and 2015, several flavors were removed like the peach vodka, and render this design again, and the font size of the flavor was changed. The alcohol by volume was reduced from 32 to 30% currently, and from 34 to 30% in grapefruit vodka in smaller bottles. 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… The name says it all: “luxurious”! Luksusowa is a creamy triple-distilled potato vodka, one of the oldest brands in Poland. Other popular brands (notice, that the alcohol content is often lowered to 32-36%, therefore technically they aren’t vodkas) : What’s fascinating about Żubrówka is that this Polish vodka comes in different flavors. In contrary to other brands, these are not fruit variations. Every flavor of Żubrówka is inspired by the forest and nature. Currently, you can buy the following types of Żubrówka:The rule is simple- if you want to avoid hangover while drinking Polish vodka, you should have one glass of water after each shot of liquor. That way you will stay hydrated, and feel good the following day. Hayes also hopes a more varied flavour offering and new launches will help Lubelska appeal to a wider consumer audience. “An increasing number of young adults’ spirits usage occasions are shared ones, where there are mixed groups of male and female friends,” says Hayes. In 2010, Lubelska is the fastest growing vodka in Poland. They give several awards in this decade because more people are buying Lubelska. Due to the popularity, Lubelska changed the alcohol by volume from 36 to 32% in 2011 and render the design again. In 2014, Lubelska was the largest flavored vodka in Poland, which many people buy this item for over ten flavors and several sizes. The reason to decrease ABV is to get more natural, sweet taste. If you started the party with vodka, end it up with vodka. Don’t try to mix it up with beer, wine, or any other liquor, as it may result in puking and hangover. SOPLICA: Combining excellence and experience, Soplica has been delivering spirits for more than 130 years. Carried by numerous generations, our traditional recipe is what makes our spirits so tasteful.