About Polish Spirits

About Polish Spirits
There is documented evidence that vodka can be traced back to the early 1400s in Poland; today, vodka is as popular as ever in this country. Poland is known for its distinctive vodkas that are not flavorless, but quite unique, as several of them are distilled from potatoes or rye. Quality overall is very high; some are luxury vodkas that are are on the back bars of tope clubs and restaurants in London and Las Vegas, while other lesser-known examples are ideal for artisan cocktails; some of these are fruit-flavored, made with cherries or oranges.

Fruit-based liqueurs, known as Nalewki, made from apricots, cherries and other assorted fruits are among other popular spirits made in Poland.

Top Picks for Poland

Zubrówka Bison Grass Flavored Vodka
95 points
$28
A superbly flavorful spice and herb vodka that will be fantastic with dessert cocktails or just desserts.
Chopin Family Reserve Extra Rare Young Potato Vodka
95 points
$149
A superbly smooth and elegant vodka with a rich, velvety texture and delicate fruitiness and a long clean, graceful finish.
Chopin Potato Vodka
93 points
$20
Best Buy
A super supple and savory vodka that will elevate cocktails and satisfying sipping neat or chilled.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Two Flags One Spirit Vodka
93 points
$28
Light and crisp with a pleasing hint of citrus and pepper and a rounded vanilla flavor adds to the sleek mouthfeel.
Roxx Vodka
92 points
$39
A super clean and gentle vodka with very subtle sweet flavors that will amplify any cocktail and be great neat as well.
The Globe Proof and Wood 8 Year Old Bourbon and Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey
90 points
$70
A tasty and spicy sipper that would truly excel in an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier and only further elevate the spicy orange essence of this Whiskey.