Chopin Potato Vodka — Poland's Definitive Potato Expression
Potato 40% ABV ABV Podlasie DistilleryChopin Potato Vodka — Poland's Definitive Potato Expression is outstanding
The nose on this is lovely — I immediately got the distinctive waxy quality of premium potato vodka and vanilla cream. On the palate, the vanilla custard is beautifully done, and the cream. I agree with the editorial review — this is a seriously impressive vodka. Tried it neat at room temperature first, then chilled from the freezer. Both excellent, but neat at room temp shows off the character better.
Worth every penny
I was reading the tasting notes in the review and thought they sounded too good to be true for a vodka, but they're accurate. The vanilla cream is genuinely there, the vanilla custard delivers, and the a clean peppery close is exactly as described. Served this at a tasting with friends last weekend — everyone was surprised how much character it has. We did a blind comparison against two other brands and this won hands down.
Solid middle-of-the-road
It's a solid vodka. The nose has Rich and earthy with green apple and vanilla cream, but on the palate the Exceptionally smooth with remarkable depth doesn't quite deliver the complexity I was hoping for. The a clean peppery close is a bit brief. Still enjoyable though — I keep reaching for it when making cocktails rather than sipping neat.