Product details
Ogiński Vodka 70cl is a Polish corn vodka named after the composer Michał Kleofas Ogiński, made from corn grown in southern Poland and bottled at 40% ABV. The spirit is reduced with spring water from the Beskid mountains. Corn gives it a softer, rounder profile than most rye vodkas, with subtle grain sweetness, so it works neat as well as in mixed drinks. In Polish, corn is kukurydza, an unusual base among the country's vodkas, which makes this a good Polish vodka for anyone who finds rye too sharp.
Ogiński tasting notes
- Nose: Sweet corn, light cereal and a hint of vanilla.
- Palate: Soft and slightly oily, with gentle sweetness and buttery corn.
- Finish: Smooth and of medium length, with a faint touch of pepper.
How to drink Ogiński Vodka
Serve it chilled in small glasses, or over ice for a slower drink. Grilled meats, roasted vegetables and a bowl of żurek all suit its gentle sweetness, and rye bread with pickled cucumber keeps things traditional. Because the composer is remembered for his polonaise, a bottle fits naturally on the table at a musical evening or a dinner on a Polish national holiday.
Cocktails with Ogiński Vodka
- Sea Breeze: pour 50 ml vodka, 100 ml cranberry juice and 50 ml grapefruit juice over ice in a highball and garnish with a lime wedge.
- Peach Iced Tea: build 50 ml Ogiński over ice in a tall glass, top with 120 ml chilled peach iced tea and add a lemon slice.
How it compares
Chopin Wheat Vodka shares the soft, sweet direction but is more floral, while Wyborowa Vodka, made from rye, is drier and spicier. Corn is rare among Polish vodkas, which makes Ogiński an interesting bottle to taste alongside them. Konik's Tail, a three-grain blend, is nuttier and more peppery.
Good to know
The brand pays tribute to Ogiński as a composer and patriot, and the 70cl bottle is a fitting gift for a music lover. Every bottle we sell is dispatched from Wodka Company's London shop, which sends Ogiński Vodka to customers all over the UK.
Po polsku
Ogiński to kukurydziana wódka czysta o mocy 40%, w butelce 0,7 l, nazwana na cześć kompozytora Michała Kleofasa Ogińskiego. Powstaje z kukurydzy z południa Polski, a do obniżenia mocy używa się wody źródlanej z Beskidów. Kukurydza daje jej łagodniejszy, bardziej okrągły profil niż większość wódek żytnich, z subtelną słodyczą zboża i maślaną nutą. Dobrze smakuje schłodzona do mięs z grilla, żurku lub pieczonych warzyw, a sprawdza się też w drinkach z sokiem żurawinowym.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Michał Kleofas Ogiński?
Michał Kleofas Ogiński (1765–1833) was a Polish-Lithuanian composer, diplomat and politician, best remembered for the polonaise Pożegnanie Ojczyzny ('Farewell to the Homeland'). Ogiński Vodka is named in his honour.
What does Ogiński Vodka taste like?
Ogiński Vodka smells of sweet corn and light cereal with a hint of vanilla, then feels soft and slightly oily, with buttery sweetness. A faint touch of pepper rounds off the smooth finish of Ogiński.
How does Ogiński Vodka compare with rye vodka?
Ogiński Vodka is softer and sweeter than most rye vodkas because corn gives a rounder, buttery profile. A rye vodka such as Wyborowa Vodka is drier and spicier, while Chopin Wheat Vodka sits closer to Ogiński in sweetness but is more floral.
