Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka Flavoured 70cl / 37.5%
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Żubrówka Bison Grass is a Polish flavoured vodka made with an extract of bison grass from the Białowieża Forest, bottled at 37.5% ABV in a 70cl bottle. Each bottle holds a single blade of bison grass, placed by hand, which makes it one of the most recognisable bottles of Polish vodka on any shelf. The grass gives a soft, herbal aroma often compared to vanilla, fresh hay and almond. This is the original bison grass vodka of the brand, a favourite for ice-cold glasses at the table and for the classic pairing of Żubrówka and apple juice.
Żubrówka Bison Grass tasting notes
- Nose: Freshly cut hay, meadow herbs, vanilla and a hint of almond.
- Palate: Soft and rounded, with sweet grass, light vanilla and a gentle spice.
- Finish: Clean and herbal, with a lingering note of woodruff and hay.
How to drink Żubrówka Bison Grass
Keep it in the freezer and pour small measures into chilled glasses, or serve it long over plenty of ice. Neat, it suits Polish zakąski such as herring in oil, pickled mushrooms, smoked fish and rye bread. Mixed, it is a relaxed choice for summer evenings and gatherings, and the apple serve below is the one most Poles know.
Cocktails with Żubrówka Bison Grass
The Szarlotka cocktail, also called a Tatanka, is named after the Polish apple cake it resembles.
- Szarlotka: pour 50 ml over ice in a highball, top with 150 ml cloudy apple juice and add a pinch of cinnamon.
- Bison Grass Martini: stir 50 ml with 10 ml dry vermouth over ice, strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a thin apple slice.
- Bison Grass Lemonade: build 50 ml Żubrówka Bison Grass over ice with 120 ml cloudy lemonade and a sprig of mint.
How it compares
Bison Grass is the herbal original of the family. Żubrówka Black is unflavoured, drier and bottled at 40%, so it suits those who want a straight wheat vodka. Żubrówka Rose builds on bison grass with berries, wild rose and juniper at a lighter 32%, while Żubrówka Gin Bialowieski moves into gin territory with juniper and eucalyptus.
Good to know
Żubrówka is produced by Polmos Białystok, in north-eastern Poland near the Białowieża Forest. The Żubrówka Bison Grass 70cl bottle, with its blade of grass inside, makes a recognisable gift. Wodka Company delivers Żubrówka Bison Grass to homes across the UK from its London shop.
Po polsku
Żubrówka Bison Grass to wódka smakowa z ekstraktem z trawy żubrowej z Puszczy Białowieskiej, o mocy 37,5%, w butelce 0,7 l. W każdej butelce znajduje się jedno źdźbło trawy żubrowej, umieszczone ręcznie. Aromat przywodzi na myśl świeże siano, łąkowe zioła i wanilię, a smak jest miękki i okrągły. Najlepiej podawać ją z zamrażarki albo jako szarlotkę: 50 ml z lodem, 150 ml mętnego soku jabłkowego i szczypta cynamonu.
Frequently asked questions
What is the bison grass in Żubrówka Bison Grass?
Bison grass is a fragrant wild grass, known to botanists as Hierochloe odorata or sweet grass, that grows in the glades of the Białowieża Forest. Żubrówka Bison Grass takes its herbal, vanilla-like aroma from an extract of this grass.
Where does the name Żubrówka Bison Grass come from?
The name of Żubrówka Bison Grass comes from żubr, the Polish word for the European bison, which still roams the Białowieża Forest. Bison grass itself is called trawa żubrowa in Polish, meaning 'bison's grass'.
Is Żubrówka Bison Grass a flavoured vodka?
Yes, Żubrówka Bison Grass is a flavoured vodka: the spirit is infused with bison grass extract, which adds a light herbal, hay-like note and a soft roundness. Żubrówka Bison Grass is not a sweet liqueur, so it can be served ice-cold and neat like a clear vodka.
What mixer goes with Żubrówka Bison Grass besides apple juice?
Besides cloudy apple juice, Żubrówka Bison Grass pairs well with ginger ale, elderflower tonic or pressed pear juice, all of which pick up its hay and vanilla notes. Serve 50 ml over plenty of ice with a slice of apple or lemon.
