Bialy Bocian Quince Vodka Liqueur (Pigwa) 50cl / 30%
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Biały Bocian Quince is a Polish quince vodka liqueur made with spirit from Wielkopolska grain, bottled at 30% ABV in a 50cl bottle. Quince is one of the classic fruits for Polish liqueurs and homemade nalewki, and the Pigwa quince liqueur from Biały Bocian keeps the fruit's fragrant, tart character in front. It is mild yet lively, refreshing rather than heavy, and one of several fruit variants in the brand's range. It suits anyone who likes aromatic orchard fruit and a fresher style than the dessert liqueurs.
Biały Bocian Quince: what is in the glass
- Nose: Ripe quince, pear and a floral, honeyed note.
- Palate: Tart and fresh, with orchard fruit and moderate sweetness.
- Finish: Clean and aromatic, with a slight astringency.
It pours a clear golden colour.
How to drink Biały Bocian Quince
Serve it chilled, neat or with a cube of ice, alongside mild cheeses, roast pork or apple cake. A small glass works well as an aperitif before a Polish dinner, and the fruit's perfume comes through best in a tulip-shaped glass. In autumn, when quinces themselves are in season, it makes a fitting partner for game and baked fruit.
Biały Bocian Quince cocktails
- Pigwa Sour: shake 50 ml with 20 ml lemon juice and 10 ml honey syrup over ice and strain into a coupe.
- Quince and Pear Highball: pour 40 ml over ice in a tall glass, top with 120 ml pressed pear juice and add a sprig of rosemary.
How it compares
Biały Bocian Lemon is sharper and more citrusy at the same strength, while Quince has a perfumed, pear-like character. Biały Bocian Lemon and Buckwheat Honey is the sweeter, rounder choice among the 30% bottlings. Quince sits between them: fresher than the honey blend and more aromatic than the plain lemon.
Good to know
Polmos Bielsko-Biała produces Biały Bocian Quince using grain spirit from Greater Poland. The 50cl bottle is a good way to try a fruit that rarely appears in British drinks. Wodka Company delivers Biały Bocian Quince 50cl across the UK from its shop in north London.
Po polsku
Pigwa od dawna należy do klasyki polskich likierów owocowych, a Biały Bocian Quince (Pigwa) pokazuje ją w wersji o obniżonej zawartości cukru. Ten likier na bazie wódki powstaje na spirytusie z wielkopolskich zbóż, ma moc 30% i butelkę 0,5 l. Aromat przypomina dojrzałą pigwę i gruszkę z kwiatową, miodową nutą, a smak jest kwaskowy i świeży. Można go podać schłodzonego, z kostką lodu, do łagodnych serów, pieczeni wieprzowej lub szarlotki.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Pigwa' mean on Biały Bocian Quince?
Pigwa is the Polish word for quince, a hard, fragrant orchard fruit related to apples and pears that is rarely eaten raw. Poles prize it for liqueurs and nalewki, which is why Biały Bocian Quince carries the name.
Is Biały Bocian Quince sweet?
No, not very. Biały Bocian Quince follows a reduced-sugar formula, so tart, aromatic quince leads and the sweetness stays moderate compared with softer bottlings such as Biały Bocian Wild Strawberry.
Can you add Biały Bocian Quince to tea?
Yes, quince in tea is a familiar Polish winter habit, and Biały Bocian Quince works the same way: stir 20 to 30 ml into a cup of hot black tea and add a slice of lemon.
