When visiting Poland, don't forget to try this national speciality. Nalewka is made from various fruits, herbs and spices macerated in vodka or spirit and then aged for at least three years in wooden barrels. It is usually prepared according to a... more

Mead has a very long tradition, dating back to the pre-historic times. Initially drunk by the pagan Slavic tribes, in the 15th Century it became the favourite drink of Polish nobility, widely consumed on various occasions, such as huntings and... more

Podpiwek is unique to Poland. This characteristic beverage is originally made from water, sugar, roasted grain, malted barley, yeast and dried hop. It is produced in a very similar way to beer, it has a strong caramel colour and aroma. Its name can... more

This delicious liqueur is made from rum, brandy or whisky combined with milk, cream, sugar and beaten eggs, flavoured with cinnamon and nutmeg. Advokat is extremely popular in the winter time, at Christmas and New Year's celebrations. It... more

Goldwasser is a traditional herbal liqueur produced since at least 1598 in the city of Gdańsk (Danzig). The name of the vodka, Goldwasser, means 'golden water' and was given to the liquor because of the small flakes of gold floating in the... more

Although Poland is rather famous for its vodka, Polish beers are among the best European beers. Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink, usually served in pubs in 0.5 l glasses, a bit smaller than the traditional British pint. The brewing art in... more

This traditional sweet vodka is made from grain spirit and honey, various herbs and spices. According to the legend, it was first made by the Benedictine monks at the abbey of Niaśviž and soon gained popularity among Polish and Lithuanian nobility.... more

This specific dry herb-flavoured vodka is one of Polish major exported goods, appreciated all over the world. It owes its distinctive yellow colour, flavour and aroma to a rare herb, called bison grass, which grows only in the Białowieża Primeval... more