Krupnik Quince Vodka Liqueur (Pigwa) 50cl / 30%
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Krupnik Quince is a Polish quince vodka liqueur from Krupnik built around the fragrant, half-forgotten quince, at 30% ABV in a 50cl bottle. Called Pigwa in Polish, it is sweet and lightly sour at the same time, aromatic and fruity. Quince is one of the classic fruits of Polish home infusions, and this bottle recreates that perfumed, slightly sharp style without months of waiting. It suits anyone who has tasted a homemade pigwówka on a visit to Poland, and it fits autumn dinners and cold winter evenings.
Tasting Krupnik Quince
- Nose: Perfumed quince, ripe pear and lemon peel.
- Palate: Sweet and tart in balance, with quince jelly, apple and citrus.
- Finish: Fresh and aromatic, gently sour.
How to serve Krupnik Quince
Serve it chilled in a small glass, or over ice with a thin slice of lemon. It pairs with mature cheese, roast pork with apples and almond cake, and a spoonful of quince paste on the cheese board makes the link obvious. Many Poles add a dash of quince to hot tea in winter, and a 30 ml splash of this liqueur does the same job on a dark afternoon.
Krupnik Quince cocktails
- Quince Fizz: shake 50 ml Krupnik Quince and 20 ml lemon juice with ice, strain into an ice-filled highball and top up with 100 ml soda water.
- Quince and Tonic: pour 40 ml over ice in a wine glass, add 120 ml tonic water and a sprig of rosemary.
How it compares
Against Krupnik Lemon at the same 30%, this quince liqueur is softer and more perfumed. Krupnik Plum is a rounder, jammier option at 28%, while Krupnik Pomegranate is lighter at 21% and leans towards red fruit. Quince has the most perfumed nose of the three.
Good to know
Quince is hard and sour when raw, which is why Poles have long turned it into jams, syrups and infusions, and it remains a favourite Polish liqueur flavour. The Krupnik Quince 50cl bottle makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who misses homemade nalewka. Wodka Company ships Krupnik Quince across the UK from its base in north London.
Po polsku
Pigwa to jeden z klasycznych owoców polskich domowych nalewek, a Krupnik Pigwa (Quince) odtwarza ten perfumowany, lekko cierpki styl. Likier na bazie wódki ma 30% alkoholu i pojemność 0,5 l. Słodycz i kwaskowatość są w nim w równowadze: czuć galaretkę z pigwy, dojrzałą gruszkę, jabłko i skórkę cytryny. Podawać schłodzony w małym kieliszku, a zimą wmieszać 40 ml do filiżanki gorącej czarnej herbaty. Pasuje do dojrzałych serów, pieczonej wieprzowiny i ciasta migdałowego.
Frequently asked questions
What does Krupnik Quince taste like?
Krupnik Quince balances sweet and tart, with perfumed quince, ripe pear, apple and lemon peel. The finish is fresh, aromatic and gently sour: softer than Krupnik Lemon but more fragrant than a plum liqueur.
What does ‘Pigwa’ mean?
Pigwa is the Polish word for quince, a hard, fragrant fruit related to apples and pears that is rarely eaten raw. Quince infusions, called pigwówka, are a Polish home-made favourite, and Krupnik Quince recreates that style.
Can you add Krupnik Quince to tea?
Yes, stirring about 40 ml Krupnik Quince into a cup of hot black tea echoes the Polish habit of adding quince syrup or slices to tea in winter. The fruit's citrus-like sharpness suits tea much as lemon does.
