NEW! Soplica Winter Limited Edition Pear•Quince•Cloves Vodka Liqueur 50cl / 25%
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Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves is a Polish pear and quince vodka liqueur scented with cloves, bottled at 25% ABV in a 50cl bottle. Soft, mellow pear meets sharp quince, and the result is a subtle sweet-and-sour balance rather than a sugary dessert drink. Quince, called pigwa in Polish, has long been a favourite fruit for home-made liqueurs in Poland, and here it gives a perfumed tang that the clove frames with festive spice. Choose it for Christmas cheese boards, December roasts or a quiet glass after a cold walk.
What Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves tastes like
- Nose: Ripe pear, the floral perfume of quince and a clear line of whole cloves.
- Palate: Mellow pear sweetness meets a tart, slightly astringent quince bite, while clove gathers strength towards the middle.
- Finish: Clean and lightly sour, leaving a warm clove note that fades slowly.
It is one of the paler-tasting bottles in the winter series, more orchard than pudding.
How to serve Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves
Chill it to around 6°C and serve 30–40 ml neat in a small stemmed glass, or over one ice cube if you prefer it softer. The tartness of this quince liqueur suits salty and rich food, so try it with aged Gouda and a creamy blue cheese, roast pork with apples, or a slice of sernik, the baked cheesecake found on many Polish Christmas tables.
Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves cocktails
- Perry Fizz: 40 ml in a flute, topped with 100 ml dry sparkling perry and a thin slice of pear.
- Quince Collins: 50 ml with 20 ml lemon juice over ice in a tall glass, topped with 100 ml soda water and a lemon wheel.
- Warm Pear Punch: 40 ml with 120 ml hot pear juice and a cinnamon stick in a heatproof glass.
How it compares
Soplica Winter Quince, Raspberry and Cinnamon uses the same tart quince, but red raspberry and cinnamon make it fruitier and sweeter. Soplica Winter Orange, Cloves and Ginger shares the clove and the 25% strength, yet tastes far more citrusy and spicy. Of the three, this is the quince and clove liqueur for drinkers who like a drier, more restrained style.
Good to know
Soplica, one of Poland's widely recognised flavoured vodka brands, makes this blend as part of its limited winter range. A single Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves 50cl bottle pours about a dozen 40 ml servings, enough for a family Christmas. Wodka Company dispatches Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves from London to customers throughout the UK.
Po polsku
Łagodna gruszka i cierpka pigwa, podkreślone wyraźnym aromatem goździków, tworzą Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves – likier na bazie wódki z zimowej limitowanej edycji (25%, 0,5 l). Smak jest subtelnie słodko-kwaśny, z lekko ściągającą nutą pigwy, ulubionego owocu domowych nalewek, i ciepłym goździkowym zakończeniem. Warto schłodzić go do około 6°C i podać w małym kieliszku. Sprawdzi się przy świątecznej desce serów, serniku albo pieczonej wieprzowinie z jabłkami.
Frequently asked questions
What does quince bring to Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves?
Quince (pigwa in Polish) is a hard, fragrant relative of the apple and pear that is usually cooked or steeped rather than eaten raw. In Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves it adds a tart, perfumed sharpness that stops the soft pear from tasting too sweet.
Is Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves sweet?
Yes, but only moderately: Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves balances mellow pear sweetness with tangy quince, so the overall impression is sweet-and-sour rather than syrupy. Clove adds a dry, spicy edge towards the finish.
What cheese goes with Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves?
Soplica Winter Pear, Quince and Cloves is a natural partner for Manchego, which Spaniards traditionally eat with quince paste, and for crumbly Wensleydale or a mild goat's cheese. The tart fruit also works like a quince jelly alongside roast pork or goose.
