Description

Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka:

The history of Żubrówka began back in the 15th century. Even then, the Polish nobility liked to add a blade of bison grass to their booze. This was to enhance the taste, but not only. For centuries ago, it was believed that bison grass was… an aphrodisiac that gave the bison’s strength and energy.

Today, Żubrówka is our national pride and showpiece, best proven by the numerous awards won at prestigious competitions and trade fairs. Aromatized with bison grass, this vodka with a strong forest aroma is a Polish export commodity.

Żubrówka is a folk term under which two species of grasses are hidden: sweet-scented turówka and forest turówka. They grow in north-eastern Poland, particularly in the Białowieża Forest. They are small plants, 40 to 60 cm in height, with a characteristic, strong smell of coumarin – a substance with the aroma of fresh hay, honey and bison hair. The coumarin leaves a kind of white meal on the stems, which can be rubbed off with a fingernail.

The plant only grows wild, in natural conditions. Harvesting begins as early as mid-June and continues until October. In summer, the grass is juicy green and very fresh. It does not produce seeds, so it can be harvested. For legal harvesting, you need a permit from the Department of the Environment Protection, which is renewed every year.

With more than 500 years of history and tradition captured in every drop, Żubrówka offers a truly unique flavor inspired by the legendary Białowieża Forest. Crafted from a special recipe using only the finest ingredients, this vodka stands apart through its distinctive character. At the heart of its identity is a single blade of hand-picked bison grass placed in each bottle—a signature touch that symbolizes its rich heritage and natural origins.

Żubrówka Bison Grass Vodka is a distinctive Polish vodka infused with hand-picked bison grass from the Białowieża Forest, giving it its signature character and light green hue. The aroma is herbal and fragrant, offering notes of fresh-cut grass, vanilla, almond, and a hint of hay. On the palate, it’s smooth and slightly sweet, with flavors of soft spice, apple peel, cinnamon, and subtle earthy undertones from the bison grass. The finish is warm, mellow, and aromatic, leaving a gentle herbal sweetness that lingers. Traditionally enjoyed chilled or mixed with apple juice for the classic “Tatanka” cocktail.

Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Pale green
• AROMA: Herbal and fragrant, offering notes of fresh-cut grass, vanilla, almond, and a hint of hay
• TASTE: Smooth and slightly sweet, with flavors of soft spice, apple peel, cinnamon, and subtle earthy undertones from the bison grass
• FINISH: Warm, mellow, and aromatic, leaving a gentle herbal sweetness that lingers
• ABV: 40%