Extra Żytnia Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Extra Żytnia Vodka 70cl is a dry Polish clear vodka bottled at 40% ABV, one of the familiar everyday vodkas in Poland and among Poles living abroad. Its name comes from żyto, the Polish word for rye, and it is made from rectified grain spirit and water. The profile is dry and grain-led rather than sweet, which is exactly why it has long been poured at Polish tables alongside salty snacks. It suits anyone looking for a traditional Polish vodka without frills or flavourings.
Extra Żytnia tasting notes
- Nose: Clean grain with a light hint of rye bread.
- Palate: Dry and crisp, with gentle cereal notes and mild pepper.
- Finish: Short to medium, dry and clean.
How to drink Extra Żytnia
Keep it in the freezer and pour 25 ml measures into small glasses, sipping between bites rather than in one go. The traditional partners are gherkins, pickled mushrooms, slices of kiełbasa, jellied pork or bread with smalec. It is a regular at Polish name-day parties, weddings and long family dinners, where the bottle stays on the table through the evening and food is never far away.
What to mix with Extra Żytnia
- Screwdriver: pour 50 ml Extra Żytnia over ice in a highball and top with 150 ml freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Kompot Highball: build 50 ml vodka over ice and top with 150 ml chilled homemade fruit kompot, such as apple and plum.
- Vodka and Bitter Lemon: pour 50 ml over ice, add 120 ml bitter lemon and a wedge of fresh lemon.
How it compares
Wyborowa Vodka, another long-established Polish classic made from rye, is a little rounder and sweeter, while Sobieski Vodka has a silkier texture. Extra Żytnia is the driest of the three and the most traditional in style, close to what many Polish families have poured for decades. Gessler Clear Plain Vodka, made from potatoes, is softer and sweeter.
Good to know
Extra Żytnia is the kind of bottle Polish families keep ready for celebrations, and the 70cl size is made for sharing around a table. Wodka Company stocks Extra Żytnia Vodka in London and delivers it across the UK, so it is easy to restock before a family occasion.
Po polsku
Extra Żytnia to klasyczna, wytrawna wódka czysta o mocy 40%, w butelce 0,7 l, dobrze znana w Polsce i wśród Polaków mieszkających za granicą. Nazwa pochodzi od żyta, a sama wódka powstaje z rektyfikowanego spirytusu zbożowego i wody. W smaku jest sucha i rześka, z delikatną nutą zboża, chleba żytniego i łagodnego pieprzu. Najlepiej trzymać butelkę w zamrażarce i podawać w małych kieliszkach do śledzia, zimnych mięs czy chleba ze smalcem.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Extra Żytnia?
Extra Żytnia is pronounced roughly 'EK-stra ZHIT-nya', with the Polish ż sounding like the 's' in 'pleasure' and the stress on the first syllable of each word. The name Extra Żytnia comes from żyto, meaning rye.
What does Extra Żytnia vodka taste like?
Extra Żytnia Vodka is dry and crisp, with clean grain, a light hint of rye bread and mild pepper. Extra Żytnia is less sweet than Wyborowa Vodka and less silky than Sobieski Vodka, which makes it a traditional choice with salty Polish snacks.
What do Poles eat with Extra Żytnia?
Extra Żytnia is traditionally poured ice-cold and sipped with zakąski, small savoury plates such as salted herring, gherkins, sliced sausage and bread spread with smalec, a seasoned lard.
