Zubrowka Black Vodka (Czarna) 70cl / 40%
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Żubrówka Black is a clear, unflavoured Polish vodka made from wheat, bottled at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle. In Poland it is sold as Żubrówka Czarna, "black". It is made with wheat spirit from Polish farms and water drawn from springs in the Białowieża Forest, then filtered through charcoal made from Białowieża oaks. There is no bison grass here: this charcoal-filtered wheat vodka is aimed at people who want a clean, lightly creamy spirit for chilled glasses and classic cocktails.
Tasting Żubrówka Black
- Nose: Clean and fresh, with soft cereal sweetness and a faint mineral note.
- Palate: Smooth wheat character, lightly creamy, with a touch of white pepper.
- Finish: Crisp and dry, with a gentle, clean warmth.
How to drink Żubrówka Black
The Polish way is straight from the freezer, in small chilled glasses, with food. Classic pairings are pickled cucumbers, herring with onion, pierogi and rye bread with cold cuts. Żubrówka Black is a fitting bottle for weddings, name days and Christmas Eve gatherings, where toasts come between courses, and it works just as well as a clean base in mixed drinks.
Żubrówka Black cocktails
- Black Russian: stir 50 ml Żubrówka Black with 20 ml coffee liqueur over ice in a tumbler.
- Moscow Mule: pour 50 ml over ice in a copper mug, add 15 ml lime juice and top with 120 ml ginger beer.
- Vodka Soda: build 50 ml over ice with 150 ml soda water and a long strip of lemon peel.
How it compares
Black is the unflavoured counterpart to Żubrówka Bison Grass, with no herbal notes, and it is bottled at 40% instead of 37.5%. Żubrówka White is another clear 40% vodka in the family, distilled six times and platinum-filtered for a very delicate style, whereas Black has a little more texture from its oak-charcoal filtration.
Good to know
Żubrówka Black is made by Polmos Białystok. The Żubrówka Black 70cl bottle, with its dark label, looks smart on a dinner table or as a gift. Wodka Company ships Żubrówka Black anywhere in the UK.
Po polsku
Żubrówka Black (Czarna) to czysta wódka pszeniczna bez dodatku trawy żubrowej, o mocy 40%, w butelce 0,7 l. Filtruje się ją przez węgiel z białowieskich dębów, a powstaje ze spirytusu pszenicznego z polskich gospodarstw i wody ze źródeł Puszczy Białowieskiej. W smaku jest gładka, lekko kremowa, z nutą białego pieprzu i wytrawnym finiszem. Butelkę warto trzymać w zamrażarce i podawać wódkę do kiszonych ogórków, śledzia z cebulą albo pierogów.
Frequently asked questions
Is Żubrówka Black flavoured?
No, Żubrówka Black is a straight, unflavoured wheat vodka with no bison grass in the bottle or the recipe. Żubrówka Black takes its character from Polish wheat spirit, Białowieża spring water and charcoal filtration rather than from any added flavour.
Why is Żubrówka Black filtered through oak charcoal?
Charcoal filtration smooths and cleans the spirit, and Żubrówka Black uses charcoal made from Białowieża oaks to do it. The producer credits this oak-charcoal stage with the vodka's crisp, lightly creamy texture.
What cocktail can I make with Żubrówka Black?
Żubrówka Black suits a Vodka Gimlet: shake 50 ml with 20 ml fresh lime juice and 15 ml sugar syrup over ice, then strain into a chilled coupe. The clean wheat character lets the lime stay sharp and bright.
