Chopin Potato Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Chopin Potato Vodka 70cl is a creamy Polish potato vodka from Chopin, bottled at 40% ABV. First released in Poland in 1993, it is known for a full-textured style in which vanilla and green apple notes come from the potato itself rather than from any flavouring. Of the three Chopin vodkas, it has the most body and weight in the mouth. In Polish it is a wódka ziemniaczana, and it suits drinkers who want a Polish vodka with texture rather than a neutral spirit for mixing.
Chopin Potato tasting notes
- Nose: Soft vanilla, cooked new potato and a faint green apple note.
- Palate: Creamy and full, with vanilla, a light earthiness and a crisp flick of apple tartness.
- Finish: Clean, refreshing and moderately long.
Straight from the freezer the mouthfeel turns almost oily, which is part of its appeal.
How to drink Chopin Potato Vodka
Chill the bottle almost to freezing and pour into a small tulip glass. Rich, salty food brings out its creaminess, so try potato pancakes with sour cream, herring in oil with onion, cold roast beef with horseradish or smoked trout. It works well at a celebratory dinner where vodka accompanies the starters, and one slow measure shows more of its character than several quick ones.
Cocktails with Chopin Potato
A Chopin Potato Vodka martini is the classic choice, because the creamy texture carries through the vermouth.
- Dirty Martini: stir 60 ml Chopin Potato, 10 ml dry vermouth and 10 ml olive brine over ice, strain into a chilled coupe and add a green olive.
- Green Apple Highball: pour 50 ml vodka over ice, add 120 ml cloudy apple juice and 10 ml lemon juice, then garnish with a thin apple slice.
How it compares
Chopin Potato vs Chopin Rye is the clearest contrast in the range: the rye version is drier and spicier, with an aroma of rye bread, while potato brings cream and vanilla. Chopin Wheat Vodka is the lightest and sweetest of the three, with floral and caramel notes. Luksusowa Black Label combines potato with rye for a milder middle ground.
Good to know
Chopin makes each of its vodkas from a single raw material, and the potato bottling started the range in 1993. The name honours the composer Fryderyk Chopin, which makes the 70cl bottle a popular gift for music lovers. Wodka Company delivers Chopin Potato Vodka to homes across the UK, packed and sent from London.
Po polsku
Na polskim rynku od 1993 roku, Chopin Potato Vodka to ziemniaczana wódka czysta o mocy 40%, sprzedawana w butelce 0,7 l. Spośród trzech wódek Chopin ma najpełniejsze ciało i najbardziej kremową teksturę. Nuty wanilii i zielonego jabłka pochodzą z samych ziemniaków, a nie z dodanych aromatów. Warto schłodzić ją niemal do zamarzania i podać w małym kieliszku do śledzia w śmietanie, młodych ziemniaków z koperkiem albo pasty z wędzonej makreli.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Chopin Potato Vodka taste of vanilla?
Chopin Potato Vodka contains no flavouring; the vanilla and green apple notes come from the potatoes and the way the spirit is made. Potato vodkas tend to keep more texture and natural sweetness than grain vodkas, which is why Chopin Potato feels so creamy.
When was Chopin Potato Vodka first made?
Chopin Potato Vodka was first released in Poland in 1993 and helped establish potato vodka as a premium style. The potato bottle is the original of the range, with Chopin Rye Vodka and Chopin Wheat Vodka added by the brand later.
Is Chopin vodka named after the composer?
Yes. Chopin Potato Vodka is named after Fryderyk Chopin, the Polish Romantic composer and pianist born in 1810 near Warsaw. The brand uses his name across its whole range, from potato to rye and wheat.
What food goes with Chopin Potato Vodka?
The creamy texture of Chopin Potato Vodka suits rich, salty food: blini with crème fraîche, herring in sour cream, smoked mackerel pâté or new potatoes with dill. Pour Chopin Potato from a well-chilled bottle into a tulip glass.
