While I usually drink wheat vodkas with an occasional potato (Chopin), it was in the past that I drank the potato vodkas and was generally just OK with the taste and unfortunately, the lack of smoothness and the apparent 'bite' to them. But Luksusova is painstakingly made from Poland’s select potato crop grown exclusively in the Baltic coast region of North Poland.

So, to make sure I hadn't been shafted, I had to sneak a swig straight from the bottle on the way to the freezer. I've been drinking it for since the mid 90's and converted a many vodka drinkers to this fine spirit! The alcohol prickle is a little too intense and hot, but could be moderated in a fruity drink or a long vodka tonic. Some say it's a rich, smooth vodka that brings back memories of sipping it neat with family on holidays. Next their rectification master goes to work defining the character of LUKSUSOWA by removing impurities and fusel oils, whilst retaining the flavour and potato character of the spirit.On swirling, it leaves a thin clear coat on the inside of the glassforming a crenellated edge with some legs and lots of small droplets – this seems to be a familiar pattern with potato vodka. The General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers. The Vodka reminded me of the time a friend brought some Vodka back from russia, it was in little beer like bottles with foil lids. When Poland's boundaries were moved westward after World War II, Luksusowa's production was moved to its current site in Zielona Góra. The General Wine Company is a family-owned and operated wine merchant in Liphook, Hampshire, England.

The Polish word luksusowa means "luxury"; thus in English-language markets, it is also referred to as Luksusowa Luxury Vodka. The first sip brings a wave of tangy, juicy notes on a *very* thick body, with a powerful yet relatively inoffensive burn. a smooth, clean vodka with a nice bite off the bat to give it some character, finihes smooth as polish'ed glass.Warm zest nose, hints of liquorice, toasted starch and orange peel with a touch of pear, medium dazzling finish that lingers on the back of the palate.

I've always been partial to Polish vodkas anyhow, but was very impressed by the clean, smooth taste.

Pronounced 'Looks-Uhs-Over', meaning 'luxury vodka', a reference to the best of the three grades of vodka traditionally produced in Poland. Fred liked a drink, Old Fashioneds, he also liked a smoke, so much so that he was buried in his favourite smoking jacket. Full flavored potato vodka taste, although a little harsh compared to brands like Blue Ice and Chopin.

After speaking with a friend who'd spent time living in eastern europe, he informed me that potato vodka was highly regarded as the best type.Luksusowa have been distilling at our factories in Poland since 1928, making our vodka for men the same way whatever the circumstance, because men have each other’s backs no matter what. Distilled in a triple distilled then filtered through charcoal (the best traditional vodka filtration). As a result, the vodka is not only extraordinarily flavourful, but it also has a mildly sweet finish that leaves a lasting imprint on your palate. Any health data that you volunteer to provide to us as part of your feedback is only processed with your consent, which results from your decision to provide such data and that you may withdraw at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before such withdrawal. I find that Ciroc's unique grape taste, although pleasant, doesn't taste like vodka, and the often highly rated Tito's corn vodka tastes like moonshine to me with an unpleasant funky corn ethyl alcohol taste.