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Originated in Poland.

First made in the 8th Century with grapes, thereforeended up being a crude version of brandy.

In the 11th & 12th it was called Gorzalka, low inalcoholic content and used for medicinal purpose in

Russia and Poland. It was a closely guarded secret

and a privilege of few i.e nobles and monks.


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In the 15th century it gained popularity and in 16th

century the raw ingredient changed from grapes to

rye and other grains - and the distill was now termedOkowita ( Polish term foracqua vitae or water of

life.)

In 1546 it became the official drink of Poland by

King Jan Olbracht when he passed a bill that all

citizens of Poland are allowed to manufacture and

sell Okowita.


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In 18th century Okowita came to be known as

Wodka, derived from Woda which means little

water.

After the first world war production became the

state monopoly. With complete control in hands ofthe governing body called Pabstwowy Monopol

Spirytusowy also called POLMOS.


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The 3 main distilling centres that emerged in Poland

were:

Poznan, Krakow and Gdansk.

Even Smirnoff, the brand that pioneered vodka

drinking in the west, originally came from Lvov inPoland - and not from Russia as many believe.


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Wodka is a distilled beverage with Rye being the

principal grain for its manufacture.

Maize, barley and wheat used as substitutes.

Wodkas are also made from Potatoes andMolasses.

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The fermented mash is distilled in pot stills at least

twice for Polish Vodka in order to give a pure

spirit

The distilled liquid is passed through vegetable

charcoal and at times, fine quartz to cleanse it, andthen alcoholic percentage is brought down by

addition of distilled water.

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Character of Polish Wodka vis--vis western

Wodka:

More aroma and bouquet.

Spirity.

Oily.

Denser and thicker.

Does not hangover as it has less congeners.

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The best known clear Polish Wodkas madewith Rye are :

WodkaWybrowa Red Label 32.75GL

Wodka Wybrowa Blue Label 36.5GL

Krakus 35GL

The best known clear Polish Wodkas made

with Potato are :

Luksusowa 39.5GL

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Flavoured vodka in Poland is called Nalevka.

In olden days the best known flavoured Wodka wasZytnia -35 GL. Had a yellowish hint due to addition

of cherry or apple brandies.

Traditionally best known flavoured Wodka is

Zubrowka, flavoured with Bison Grass also known

as Hierochloe Odorata.

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The grass gives the drink a translucent green colour

and a delicate flavour.

It is said that Bison grass gave the strength of Bison

to the consumer ofZubrowka.

A blade of this grass is put in every bottle.

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The only aged Vodka in Poland is Starka, made

from Rye spirit, aged for atleast 10 years, and

flavoured with Spanish Malaga wine which brings

out the Rye taste of Wodka.

Vodka is also flavoured with fruit and herbs done by

steeping.

Only fruit flavoured vodkas are called Slivovite -

plums,limes and cherries are used.

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Some flavoured Vodkas :

Soplica - Apple

Jarzebiak - RowanberriesOrzechowha - Walnuts

Wodka Myliwska - Juniper berries

Polish Pure Spirit is the strongest pure spirit in

the world. Bottled at 168 sikes. Production is

controlled by POLMOS

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