Mead Apis Dwojniak Kurpiowski in Stoneware Bottle 50cl / 16%
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Apis Dwójniak Kurpiowski is a Polish blackcurrant mead from Apis, bottled at 16% ABV in a 50cl stoneware bottle. It follows the classic dwójniak ratio of one part nectar honey to one part water, and four years of maturing with blackcurrant juice give it a darker tint and a tangy, piquant edge. The name refers to Kurpie, a region of north-eastern Poland known for its folk traditions. As a Polish blackcurrant honey wine, it suits drinkers who find sweeter meads too heavy and want some fruit acidity to balance the honey.
Tasting notes for Dwójniak Kurpiowski
- Aroma: Blackcurrant leaf and ripe cassis rise over floral honey.
- Taste: Full and sweet, yet tart berry acidity keeps the honey in check, with light spice in the background.
- Finish: Long, fruity and gently tannic, closing on dark berries.
The blackcurrant gives it a deeper colour than the plain honey meads in the range.
How to serve Dwójniak Kurpiowski
Serve it slightly cool, at around 12–14°C, in a tulip wine glass, or warm it through on a winter evening without letting it boil. Blackcurrant pairs naturally with game pâté, venison and duck breast, and a smoked sheep's cheese such as oscypek brings out the tart fruit. It also makes a fine closing glass after a Sunday roast with game.
Mixed drinks with Dwójniak Kurpiowski
- Blackcurrant Mead Spritz: 75 ml Dwójniak Kurpiowski over ice in a wine glass, topped with 75 ml soda water and a slice of lemon.
- Kurpie Kir: 20 ml Dwójniak Kurpiowski in a white-wine glass, topped with 120 ml chilled dry white wine.
How it compares
Compared with Dwójniak Dominikański, which relies on spice, Kurpiowski is fruitier and noticeably tarter. Dwójniak Staropolski swaps blackcurrant for raspberry, so it tastes softer and more floral, whereas Kurpiowski feels darker and more structured. All three share the 1:1 honey-to-water base and 16% ABV, so the choice comes down to fruit or spice.
Good to know
The opaque stoneware bottle keeps light away from the mead and gives it a traditional look on the table or in a gift box. Order Apis Dwójniak Kurpiowski 50cl from Wodka Company for delivery anywhere in the UK, and keep an opened bottle closed in a cool place.
Po polsku
Nazwa Apis Dwójniak Kurpiowski nawiązuje do Kurpiów w północno-wschodniej Polsce. To miód pitny dwójniak (16%, 0,5 l w kamionce) z miodu nektarowego i wody w proporcji 1:1, który przez cztery lata dojrzewa z sokiem z czarnej porzeczki. Owoc nadaje mu ciemniejszą barwę i cierpką, wyrazistą kwasowość, równoważącą słodycz miodu. Najlepiej smakuje lekko schłodzony, w temperaturze 12–14°C, choć zimą sprawdza się też na ciepło. Pasuje do dziczyzny, piersi z kaczki i oscypka.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Kurpiowski' mean in Apis Dwójniak Kurpiowski?
Kurpiowski means 'from Kurpie', a forested region of north-eastern Poland with a long tradition of wild forest beekeeping. Apis Dwójniak Kurpiowski borrows the name for its blackcurrant-accented mead made in the one-to-one dwójniak style.
Does Apis Dwójniak Kurpiowski taste of blackcurrant?
Yes. Apis Dwójniak Kurpiowski is matured for four years with blackcurrant juice, so cassis and a tangy berry bite run right through the honey, while spice stays in the background. If you prefer a spice-led mead, try Apis Dwójniak Dominikański instead.
Can Apis Dwójniak Kurpiowski be mulled?
Yes. Warm 150 ml of Apis Dwójniak Kurpiowski in a small pan with a cinnamon stick and a strip of orange zest, keeping it well below boiling, then pour into a heatproof glass. The blackcurrant turns jammy and the result resembles a honeyed mulled fruit wine.
