Gessler Clear Plain Vodka 50cl / 40%
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Gessler Clear Plain Vodka 50cl is a triple distilled potato vodka from the Gessler brand, bottled at 40% ABV. Its style follows the tradition of Altvater Gessler, a Viennese spirits house connected with J.A. Baczewski, the name behind the vodka once famous in Lwów. In the glass it is smooth and well composed, with a mildly sweet character, a light accent of potato peel and a slightly spicy finish. A Polish speaker would file it under ziemniaczana, potato-based, and the compact bottle suits anyone exploring potato styles.
Gessler vodka tasting notes
- Nose: Soft, with a faint earthy note of potato peel and a hint of sweetness.
- Palate: Round and smooth, mildly sweet, with a creamy texture.
- Finish: Gently spicy and of medium length.
How to drink Gessler vodka
Chill it well and serve in small glasses with food that shares its earthy side: potato and dill salad, smoked mackerel, or cold roast pork with mustard and pickles. The 50cl size suits a dinner for four, where it can be poured with the starters and finished with the main course. A slow sip at fridge temperature shows the sweetness better than a frozen shot.
Cocktails with Gessler vodka
- Vodka Sour: shake 50 ml Gessler, 25 ml fresh lemon juice and 15 ml sugar syrup with ice and strain over fresh ice into a tumbler.
- Rosemary Tonic: pour 50 ml vodka over ice, add 120 ml tonic water, a rosemary sprig and a strip of lemon peel.
How it compares
J.A. Baczewski Monopolowa Vodka comes from the same Viennese tradition and is also triple distilled from potatoes, but it tastes drier and comes in a larger 70cl bottle. Chopin Potato Vodka is creamier still, with more vanilla and green apple. Gessler sits between them, rounded and gently sweet.
Good to know
The links to Altvater Gessler and J.A. Baczewski give this vodka a Central European backstory that reaches well beyond one country. The 50cl bottle is a handy size for trying a potato vodka before buying a larger one. Wodka Company ships Gessler Clear Plain Vodka from our London shop to customers across the UK.
Po polsku
Gessler to trzykrotnie destylowana wódka ziemniaczana o mocy 40%, sprzedawana w butelce 0,5 l. Marka nawiązuje do Altvater Gessler, wiedeńskiego domu spirytusowego związanego z J.A. Baczewski. Wódka jest gładka i lekko słodkawa, ma kremową teksturę, delikatny akcent skórki ziemniaka i pikantny finisz średniej długości. Dobrze smakuje schłodzona do placków ziemniaczanych ze śmietaną, ryb wędzonych albo deski wędlin.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gessler vodka made from?
Gessler Clear Plain Vodka is made from potatoes and distilled three times. The potato base gives Gessler a round, creamy body with mild sweetness and a faint earthy note of potato peel.
Is Gessler vodka connected to J.A. Baczewski?
Yes. Gessler Clear Plain Vodka follows the tradition of Altvater Gessler, the Viennese spirits house linked with J.A. Baczewski. Its closest relative is J.A. Baczewski Monopolowa Vodka, also a triple-distilled potato vodka but drier.
What food goes with Gessler vodka?
Gessler Clear Plain Vodka works well with potato and smoked dishes, such as placki ziemniaczane (potato pancakes) with sour cream, smoked eel or a beetroot and horseradish salad. Pour it chilled so the mild sweetness and gently spicy finish show.
