Saska Quince Vodka Liqueur (Pigwa) 50cl / 30%
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Saska Quince Vodka Liqueur is a Polish quince liqueur from Saska, made with grain spirit, water and natural juice from ripe quinces, at 30% ABV in a 50cl bottle. In Polish it is simply Pigwa. The quince juice gives a clearly tart aroma and a deep colour, with a delicate yet distinct fruit taste. Unlike the other Saska flavours, it has no second accent such as rum or bourbon, so the fruit speaks for itself. It suits drinkers who like refreshing, sharp flavours and long, unhurried dinners.
Saska Quince tasting notes
- Nose: Fresh quince, yellow apple and lemon zest.
- Palate: Tart and juicy, medium-sweet, with clean quince fruit.
- Finish: Fresh, tangy and of medium length.
How to drink Saska Quince
Serve it chilled or on the rocks in a tumbler. Roast pork, a cheese board and szarlotka all match its tartness, and it cuts nicely through a rich pâté. A splash stirred into hot tea is a Polish winter habit, so keep the bottle handy from autumn onwards. It also makes a crisp aperitif before a family Sunday dinner.
Mixers for Saska Quince
- Saska Quince and tonic: 50 ml Saska Quince over ice in a highball, topped with 150 ml tonic water and a slice of lemon.
- Quince Mint Smash: muddle a few mint leaves with 15 ml lemon juice in a tumbler, add crushed ice and 40 ml of the liqueur, then stir.
How it compares
Toruńska Quince is a stronger 36% take on the same fruit, with more structure, while Polmos Pigwówka at 40% is more floral and complex. Within Saska, Saska Cherry with a Hint of Rum is darker and sweeter. Saska Quince is the sharpest and most refreshing of the Saska flavours we stock.
Good to know
Saska Quince 50cl is a good introduction for anyone new to Polish quince drinks, sitting between the gentle nalewki and the 40% vodka liqueurs. Wodka Company delivers Saska Quince to customers across the UK from our shop in north London.
Po polsku
Najbardziej orzeźwiającym likierem w rodzinie Saska jest Saska Pigwa, likier na bazie wódki o mocy 30% w butelce 0,5 l. Powstaje ze spirytusu zbożowego, wody i naturalnego soku z dojrzałych pigw, który daje głęboki kolor i wyraźnie kwaskowy aromat. W smaku jest soczysta i średnio słodka, z nutą żółtego jabłka i skórki cytryny. Pasuje do pieczonej wieprzowiny, serów i szarlotki, a zimą warto dodać odrobinę do gorącej herbaty.
Frequently asked questions
What does Saska Quince taste like?
Saska Quince tastes fresh and tart, with clean quince fruit, a hint of yellow apple and lemon zest. The sweetness is moderate, and the finish is tangy, which makes it the brightest of the Saska flavours.
What food goes with Saska Quince?
Saska Quince echoes the Spanish pairing of quince paste and Manchego, so serve it chilled with a hard sheep’s cheese, oatcakes and a few walnuts. It also cuts through rich roast pork or a pork pie.
Is Saska Quince a nalewka?
No, Saska Quince is a vodka liqueur made from grain spirit, water and natural quince juice, rather than a nalewka of fruit steeped in spirit. For the nalewka style, Nalewka Babuni Quince is the gentler alternative.
