Vodka Review: Chopin
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Identifying Features
An elegant frosted bottle with a neck wrapped in black foil. An oval of unfrosted glass above the scripted logo reveals the portrait of Chopin.
On The Bottle
Frederic Chopin transformed the subtleties of the Polish spirit into enchanting, emotional music. That same passion is found in Chopin Vodka. Handcrafted in Poland with methods passed down from the fifteenth century, made exclusively with potatoes grown in the Podlasie region of Poland and distilled four times. The result is an exceptionally well-rounded vodka with a smooth, clean finish. Chopin is the spirit of Poland.
Review
I picked up Chopin on a whim. I rarely get to drink potato vodkas, and I tend to shy away from the so-called ultra premium vodkas because they tend to be better mixers than shooters.
The Shot
Chopin is virtually flavorless in the mouth. There is only a slight burn on the way down. The after taste is a little bitter and tends to stick a little harder than most vodkas. It almost requires a chaser. Overall, Chopin is a very good shooter.
The Mixed Drink
I mixed Chopin with orange juice. At a moderate mixture, I imagine most would have a hard time detecting any flavor in a Chopin screw driver. I detected a very, very slight bitter flavor. When I mixed it a little stronger, the bitters came out even more. Unless you're trying to get smashed, I doubt you'll be mixing it strong enough to matter. Ultimately, Chopin is a great mixer.
Opinions
Chopin is a really great vodka. If you're looking for a top shelf vodka, give it a try. A few other people mixed with Chopin and were very pleased with it. Coupled with the completely clean taste of the vodka straight, Chopin is a vodka that will make everyone happy.
Publish Dates
- Published on Jun 02, 2008
- Updated on Jun 02, 2008
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