Platinum medal, and 23 other vodkas received Gold Medals at the 2025 Beverage Testing Institute Vodka Judging.

Bottles of Spirytus Rektyfikowany are sometimes labeled "Imported Polish Vodka" (since several vodkas use grain alcohol as a base). However, this is not where you should start if you're looking to ...

Agave, a succulent native to hot, arid regions, is a shapeshifter of sorts. It’s best known for tequila and mezcal, but it ...

founder and CEO of Poland’s Chopin Vodka. “Why don’t we start talking about the biggest distilled spirit in the world?” The process of making vodka starts, of course, with the humble potato.

In Poland, these dishes are known as zakąski and go exceptionally well with vodka. Zakąski have long been a tradition in Slavic countries, and, as one might assume, their main purpose is to mellow the ...

The history of Baczewski vodka encapsulates a mini-history of Poland. The only spirit that came close to its success is now a household name: Smirnoff. If you’re unfamiliar with Baczewski, get ready ...

Polish vodka is frequently made from rice or potatoes ... and corn delivers the most sweetness within the base spirit. “Then moving onto potatoes, you get a lot of earthy notes, creamy palate ...

Expertise: food, wine, spirits, environment ... berries are perfect for spooning over sorbet or ice cream. Only 3% of vodkas worldwide are made from potatoes, due to their finicky fermentation ...