It was on my first trip to Poland, more than 10 years ago, that I became acquanted with Zubrowka Vodka! This is a very special vodka, made with some special herbs, which give is a special taste. It is special, let's put is this way! There are now few different brands of Zubrowka. What they have in common, or claim to have in common, is the fact that this special herb comes from a part of Poland where there are still bisons. Zubrowka is produced in the city of Bialystok, in the North East corner of Poland. It has 40% volume and is perfect when mixed with apple juice! It can be found in UK as well, at least in some ...  Read the complete review

Zubrowka Vodka, (which, if you want to sound Polish, needs to be pronounced "Zubrufka") is a herb flavoured vodka from a specific region of Poland. It is one of my favourite spirit. It is known in UK as the "Bison Grass Vodka" because the herb which is in it is actually the same herb that bison eats in the Bialowieza forest, which is the last forest in Europe with Bisons. Although local people always produced this kind of vodka at home, the industrial production only started after 1st World War. Not many people know that this vodka is not allowed in USA because it contains elements which they consider toxic. You can ...  Read the complete review

I travelled around Eastern Europe last Summer and was in my hostel bar in Krakow playing a few games of cards with some other people staying there. The loser of the game had to drink a shot of Zubrowka. I am not very good at the old drinking games, and therefore I ended up having a few of these shots! This is known as Zubrowka in Poland, but I can it Bison Grass Vodka, and this is how it was introduced to us by the Polish barmaid. It is a dry, herb flavoured vodka and as 40% ABV, like any decent Polish vodka. The flavour, apparently, has tastes of woodruff, vanilla, coconut and almond - however, I have to admit, I wasn't sure I really noticed any ...  Read the complete review

Known as :- Zubrowka (Polish) Zubrovka (Belarussian) Bison grass vodka. (English) Bison grass vodka has been made for centuries in the Eastern parts of Europe including Poland, Belarus, Lithuania, Czechoslovakia and Russia. Earliest records mention vodka from around the 1400's. This type of infused vodka is made in the traditional way by adding a tincture of herbs and grass to the vodka and letting it infuse. The grass is found in the eastern forests of Eastern Europe whose Latin name is Hierochloe odorata. It is a sweet smelling and flavoured grass much favoured by the bison that roam these areas, hence the name bison vodka. I ...  Read the complete review

Sometimes you need a Sixth Sense to choose the best drink for Halloween and the cold winter months. With The Fog and freezing winds you need a spirit with a bite like Dracula. Don't Look Now but if youo want a tasty drink to sink your teeth into I have just The Thing for you...Zubrowka Vodka. This vodka is different as it contains a Blade of bison grass which gives it a hint of spice and also its slight yellow tint. Whether you are a homebody or a Hellraiser you will love this served the traditional way with apple juice which in Poland is known as Tatanka. I first Saw this vodka when staying in a Hostel in Poland and even if I do say so myself I Am Legend for ...  Read the complete review