Polish Vodka Tasting

Best Vodka In Poland – The Full List Of Polish Vodka Types And BrandsBest Vodka In Poland

Did you know that Poles consume the most vodka per capita in the world, right after the Russians? It’s not only a national drink but also a way to meet new people, celebrate successes, and welcome the guests. Polish vodka is loved by everyone including celebrities such as Hugh Laurie or Bruce Willis. This post is all about this liquor- which one is the best vodka in Poland, how to drink it to avoid hungover, and more.
How To Drink Vodka In Poland?
If you know any Pole, you have probably noticed that they can drink A LOT and feel good the following day. So what’s the secret? There are some general rules that you need to follow to feel good:

1. Don’t Ever Drink When You Are Hungry
No matter how good Polish vodka you choose to drink, don’t try it on an empty stomach. Always eat something fat and filling before the party. It’s actually scientifically proven that you will not get drunk that fast if you do so.

2. Hydrate While Drinking
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.

Speaking of chasers – don’t choose sweet beverages to drink with vodka. The absolute best is always water.

3. Don’t Mix The Alcohol.
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.
Best Polish Vodka
To start with, you need to know that Poles can make vodka out of everything, including candies and milk. However, the most popular ones are made of grain, potato, or corn. Every traditional Polish vodka has 40% ABV (alcohol by volume). The flavored ones are a little bit ‘lighter’ with ABV ranging between 30% to 40%.

The colder vodka is, the better. You can put it in the freezer a day before the party to make sure it will be cool enough. Don’t worry, it won’t freeze because of the alcohol volume.

The average price per bottle of vodka in Poland is 20 PLN ($5).

Polish Grain Vodka
It’s the traditional Polish vodka, with a specific sharp taste. In the beginning, all of the vodkas were made from different kinds of grains. Then, when this liquor became popular, people started to produce it from other food products, such as potatoes and corn.

Right now, the most popular grains used to produce traditional Polish vodka are:

wheat
rye
barley
Here is the ultimate list of Polish vodkas made of grain:

Krupnik
Available all over the country, in my opinion, it’s the best vodka in Poland. Krupnik is cheap and really good. The most popular, of course, is the plain white one. However, there are many flavors available as well, including:
Biała Dama
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. My mom has been working in Polmos vodka factory for many years and one thing I can tell for sure- the quality of Biala Dama is really high. They use their own water and they care about the distillery process.
Absolwent
It’s the most popular Polish vodka made of grain. You can buy a standard or a flavored one. Right now there are the following flavors of Absolwent Polish vodka available:

lemon
grapefruit
wild strawberry
mandarin
cherry
lime
cranberry
blackberry
plum
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