Product details
Paderewski Vodka 70cl is a Polish grain vodka named after the pianist and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski, bottled at 40% ABV. Produced in western Poland, it combines natural grain spirit with water from the producer's own deep well and a Polish recipe. That makes it a Polish grain vodka from Wielkopolska with a clear sense of origin, smooth and clean in the glass. The distinctive bottle stands out on a shelf, and the vodka suits everyday family dinners as well as more formal tables. Polish shoppers would call it a wódka delikatesowa, a premium table vodka.
Paderewski tasting notes
- Nose: Soft cereal with a hint of fresh bread crust.
- Palate: Rounded and smooth, with mild grain sweetness and a light peppery note.
- Finish: Dry and tidy, of moderate length.
How to drink Paderewski Vodka
Serve it ice-cold in small glasses with kiełbasa, pickled cucumbers or potato salad, sipping between mouthfuls. Its clean grain style also suits cold starters such as eggs in mayonnaise and ham rolls. It belongs at a family Sunday lunch or a name-day party, where the bottle comes out of the freezer just as the starters reach the table.
Cocktails with Paderewski Vodka
- Vodka Rickey: pour 50 ml over ice in a highball, add 15 ml fresh lime juice, top with 150 ml soda water and drop in the squeezed lime shell.
- Cloudy Lemonade Cooler: build 50 ml Paderewski over ice, top with 120 ml cloudy lemonade and add a few thin slices of cucumber.
How it compares
Paderewski Vodka in Tube holds the same vodka in a gift tube, so choose that one for presents and this bottle for your own freezer. Pan Tadeusz Clear Plain Vodka is another grain vodka with a cultural name, made from rye and a touch more peppery. Sobieski Vodka, named after a king rather than a musician, is silkier.
Good to know
A monument to Paderewski stands in Warsaw's Ujazdów Park, a reminder of how much he is admired in Poland. As a Polish vodka with a cultural name, the 70cl bottle makes a dependable gift. Wodka Company sends Paderewski Vodka to customers across the UK from our shop in London.
Po polsku
Wódka Paderewski, nazwana na cześć pianisty i męża stanu Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego, to zbożowa wódka czysta o mocy 40% w butelce 0,7 l. Produkuje się ją w Wielkopolsce z naturalnego spirytusu zbożowego i wody z głębokiej studni należącej do producenta. Charakterystyczną butelkę łatwo rozpoznać, a w środku jest gładka, czysta wódka z łagodną słodyczą zboża i lekkim pieprzem. Warto podać ją lodowato zimną w małych kieliszkach, do kiełbasy, ogórków kiszonych lub sałatki ziemniaczanej.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ignacy Jan Paderewski?
Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860–1941) was a world-famous Polish concert pianist and composer who became Prime Minister of Poland in 1919 and signed the Treaty of Versailles for his country. Paderewski Vodka carries his name.
Where is Paderewski Vodka made?
Paderewski Vodka is made in Wielkopolska, or Greater Poland, in the west of the country, from natural grain spirit and water from the producer's own deep well. The same vodka is also sold as a gift version, Paderewski Vodka in Tube.
What cocktail can I make with Paderewski Vodka?
Paderewski Vodka makes a crisp Vodka Rickey: 50 ml over ice in a highball with 15 ml fresh lime juice, topped with 150 ml soda water. The mild grain sweetness of Paderewski also works in a Bloody Mary or with apple juice.
