Pan Tedeusz (Polska Wódka)

This review features a vodka that I tried on a recent trip to Poland to visit the woman who is now my fiancée. Vodka is know to be colorless, odorless, and admired in many cases for its flavorless character and suitability to mixed drinks and ice cold martinis. The liquor that doesn't tell, so to speak.

However, many vodkas do have character, and most vodka drinkers have preferences based on their own set of values. Nonetheless, I will approach this vodka from the perspective of a whisky drinker in an effort to capture its aroma, describe the palate, and relay to you the finish of this Polish spirit. 

Besides "40% alc. / vol" there is nothing I can discern of its make or character from the label. I know like, a dozen words in Polish. I would presume that most Polish vodka is distilled from potatoes. 

Crystal clear, indistinguishable from the purest water except that it falls in long, thin tears when swirled in my glass. 

Nose: Sugary sweet. Fresh lemon zest. Extremely bright and clean, with the faintest suggestion of pineapple, 

Palate: Warm, light, mouth coating. Delicate at first, with a nice little punch in the middle, and disappears quickly, does most of the work for you. 

Finish: Incredibly smooth. In terms of flavor, just the lightest sweetness, and a fleeting floral note. 

Additional Notes

- I would definitely suggest sipping this slowly to appreciate its light flavor.

- If you like ice, then I suggest going with something like Stoli or Absolute. These were designed for such cocktails. Ice would render Pan Tadeusz flavorless and without any distinguishable body.