Konik's Tail Clear Plain Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Konik's Tail Clear Plain Vodka 70cl is a three grain Polish vodka distilled from rye, wheat and spelt and bottled at 40% ABV. Its name refers to the wild Konik horses of the Białowieża Forest, known in Polish as koniki polskie. Blending three grains gives a creamy texture with caramel and nut notes and a cracked black pepper finish, so this rye, wheat and spelt vodka has enough character for sipping as well as for cocktails. It suits drinkers who enjoy comparing grain styles and want something less familiar than the big names.
Konik's Tail tasting notes
- Nose: Caramel, toasted nuts and fresh bread.
- Palate: Creamy and textured, with nutty spelt, soft wheat sweetness and rye spice.
- Finish: Lingering cracked black pepper.
Spelt is rare in vodka, and here it adds a nutty, almost biscuit-like depth.
How to drink Konik's Tail
Serve it lightly chilled in a tulip glass rather than ice-cold, so the caramel and nut notes can show. Earthy and savoury food suits it: wild mushroom pierogi, roast pork with apples or a board of aged cheese. It is worth bringing out at a vodka tasting with friends, where its three-grain blend stands out against single-grain bottles.
Cocktails with Konik's Tail
- White Russian: pour 50 ml Konik's Tail and 25 ml coffee liqueur over ice in a tumbler and float 25 ml single cream on top.
- Black Pepper Martini: stir 60 ml vodka with 10 ml dry vermouth over ice, strain into a chilled coupe and finish with a grind of black pepper and a lemon twist.
How it compares
Konik's Tail vs Wyborowa Exquisite is a useful comparison: both are creamy and nutty, but Wyborowa Exquisite gets there with one rye variety from a single estate, while Konik's Tail blends grains for complexity and finishes with more pepper. Chopin Rye Vodka shows a single grain on its own, drier and more focused on spice. As a grain vodka built from three cereals, Konik's Tail sits apart from both.
Good to know
The Białowieża Forest, which gives the brand its imagery, straddles the Polish-Belarusian border and is famous for its European bison. A 70cl bottle makes an unusual gift for anyone who thinks all vodka tastes the same. Wodka Company ships Konik's Tail Clear Plain Vodka to UK addresses from our London premises.
Po polsku
Żyto, pszenica i orkisz to trzy zboża, z których destylowana jest Konik's Tail, polska wódka czysta klasy premium o mocy 40% w butelce 0,7 l. Ogon z nazwy należy do konika polskiego, dzikiego konia z Puszczy Białowieskiej. Połączenie zbóż daje kremową teksturę z nutą karmelu, prażonych orzechów i świeżego chleba, a na końcu pojawia się grubo mielony czarny pieprz. Warto podać ją lekko schłodzoną w kieliszku tulipanowym, do dań z grzybami leśnymi, pieczonej wieprzowiny lub dojrzałych serów.
Frequently asked questions
What does Konik's Tail mean?
Konik means 'little horse' in Polish, and Konik's Tail Clear Plain Vodka takes its name from the hardy wild Konik horses associated with the Białowieża Forest in eastern Poland, one of Europe's last primeval forests.
Is Konik's Tail good for sipping?
Yes. Konik's Tail Clear Plain Vodka has a creamy texture, caramel and toasted nut notes and a cracked black pepper finish, so it rewards sipping lightly chilled from a tulip glass, ideally with mushroom dishes or aged cheese.
What is the difference between Konik's Tail and Wyborowa Exquisite?
Both are creamy and nutty, but they get there differently. Konik's Tail Clear Plain Vodka blends rye, wheat and spelt for complexity, while Wyborowa Exquisite relies on a single rye variety from one estate. Konik's Tail also ends with more black pepper spice.
