Review: Chopin Potato Vodka
Chopin Potato vodka was introduced to the US market in 1997. Chopin is produced Mid-September into early December with potatoes grown in the Podlasie countryside of Poland. The potatoes are harvested late in the season because of the higher starch content, 22% compared to 12%. Seven pounds of potatoes are needed to make one 750ml bottle. The potatoes are cleaned and pressure cooked and then fermented for three days. It is distilled four times in a traditional copper column still. Pure Artesian well water is blended with the vodka before it is filtered five times and then bottled at 80 proof.The aroma is starchy potato and vanilla. The creamy entry has a thick mouth feel with lightly herbed potato taste. I pick up a hint of chocolate building to a vanilla peak. It fades with a peppery sting. The finish is smooth with very little heat, leaving a charcoal filtered aftertaste.
Made in Siedlce Poland
40% Alcohol
Grade 92 Award Gold Medal