Nalewka Babuni Quince Liqueur (Pigwa) 50cl / 18%
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Nalewka Babuni Quince Liqueur is a Polish quince nalewka from the Nalewka Babuni range, blending spirit with a natural quince infusion, at 18% ABV in a 50cl bottle. Its Polish label simply says Pigwa. The first sip shows the sweet-and-sour bite typical of quince, followed by a gentle, spreading warmth. The fruit is hard and sour when raw, but its heady perfume carries beautifully into a liqueur. This bottle suits drinkers who like tart fruit at a lower strength than a vodka liqueur.
Nalewka Babuni Quince tasting notes
- Nose: Golden quince, pear skin, lemon peel and a little honey.
- Palate: Sweet-sour and aromatic, with a light tannic grip.
- Finish: Warm and tart, with quince fruit lingering.
It is paler than the cherry nalewka from the same family, with a soft golden tone.
How to serve Nalewka Babuni Quince
Serve it slightly chilled in a small glass, with szarlotka (Polish apple cake) or a hard mountain cheese such as smoked oscypek. Quince is also a traditional partner for hot tea in Poland, and a spoonful of the nalewka in a cup on a damp evening is a very Polish habit. It fits autumn gatherings and long winter evenings at home.
Quince nalewka in tea and other mixes
- Quince Tea: stir 30 ml Nalewka Babuni Quince into 200 ml freshly brewed black tea and add a thin slice of lemon.
- Quince Spritz: 50 ml of the nalewka over ice in a wine glass, topped with 75 ml dry prosecco and 50 ml soda water.
How it compares
Compared with Nalewka Babuni Cherry, the quince is paler, tangier and less jammy. For the same fruit with a vodka backbone, Toruńska Quince is bottled at 36%, double the strength, and tastes drier. Polmos Pigwówka goes further again at 40%, with more floral and tea-like notes.
Good to know
Nalewka Babuni Quince 50cl is a good bottle to keep in the cupboard from October onwards, ready for tea or unexpected guests. Wodka Company ships Nalewka Babuni Quince to customers anywhere in the UK from London.
Po polsku
Złota pigwa, skórka gruszki i odrobina miodu – tak pachnie Nalewka Babuni Pigwa, nalewka o mocy 18% w butelce 0,5 l, łącząca spirytus z naturalnym nalewem z pigwy. W smaku jest słodko-kwaśna, z lekko cierpkim akcentem i łagodnym ciepłem na finiszu. Najlepiej podawać ją lekko schłodzoną, do szarlotki albo wędzonego oscypka. Można też wmieszać 30 ml do szklanki gorącej czarnej herbaty z plasterkiem cytryny.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nalewka Babuni Quince taste like?
Nalewka Babuni Quince tastes sweet and sour at once, with golden quince, pear skin and lemon peel over a touch of honey. A light, tannic grip on the palate gives way to a warm, tart finish.
Why do Poles make nalewka from quince, as in Nalewka Babuni Quince?
Quince is too hard and sour to enjoy raw, so in Poland it has long been preserved in syrup or spirit instead. Steeping draws out its perfumed aroma, which is why pigwa is one of the classic home nalewki and the base of Nalewka Babuni Quince.
What is the difference between Nalewka Babuni Quince and Polmos Pigwówka?
Nalewka Babuni Quince is a gentle 18% nalewka with a simple sweet-sour quince profile. Polmos Pigwówka is a 40% vodka-based quince cordial with extra layers of rose, hibiscus and tea, so it suits sipping ice-cold with food rather than with cake.
