Starka, an old Polish dry vodka, is made from rye grain and then aged in oak barrels. Its quality depends on the time of ageing-process, which ranges from 5 to 50 years. It owes its specific taste and aroma to the apple-tree leaves and lime-tree... more

According to Pablo Picasso, the three most amazing things in the past half of the century were: blues, cubism, and Polish vodka. In Poland vodka was produced since the Middle Ages and it was initially used for medical purposes. There are several... 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

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

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 This characteristic beverage is originally made from water, sugar, roasted grain, malted barley, yeast and dried hop.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