Without a doubt the best vodka I’ve ever tasted. I love the fact that this vodka is underrated. It means I can buy boatloads at only 12 dollars a 750mL. Don’t sleep on this vodka. Smooth it’s got it. Tasty it’s got it. I’m sure the name is the only thing scaring common folk away. If you don’t like this vodka after trying it I will personally give you the money back.

A lot of people like Russian Standard as their go to lower shelf brand. I have tried Luksusowa side by side with Russian Standard and I must attest to the fact that Russian has more of a “bite”. It stings the tongue in comparison. Luksusowa is definitely an excellent Vodka for the price.

I fell in love with Luksusowa in Poland in the mid-90s. Dangerous stuff! Goes down like clear, mountain water!

Again, since there is no open thread in which to post comments about unrated vodkas, and since I have posted about “other” vodkas in the Zyr thread previously, I am going to post my review about Luksusowa here as well.

WOW! I have read a few encouraging comments about this potato vodka, but I wasn’t expecting it to be good enough to make it toward the top of my rating list. From the initial sweet aroma to the smooth and tasty finish after the swallow, Luksusowa is supreme. The flavor is quite sweet, which is especially pleasant in a martini. The nose is also sweet without the alcoholic burn. The martini cocktail that it made was very smooth and followed with nearly no burn at all. The aftertaste was mild and sweet, too. Compared to the bottle of Sobieski that I have been nursing, it is smoother, sweeter, and has noticeably less burn on the swallow. Even the after taste is more pleasant. In fact, I would go so far as to say that it may have made the best martini that I’ve made at home. Bear in mind that the martinis that I make still often do not match the quality of those made by many bartenders since I am still honing my vodka mixology skills, but this one challenged the best that I’ve had anywhere! At only $22.99 for a 1.75 liter bottle ( $9.85 per fifth), this is a terrific vodka at a great price. I can get Zyr, the excellent vodka that is the subject of this thread for about twice that price, but I am not sure that it is actually as great as Luksusowa! If you see this vodka on the liquor store shelf, buy it!

My first experience with Luksusowa goes back a few years to an early 2000’s when I brought a few bottles of this stuff into Michigan from Ontario Duty Free shops at Port Huron. As a Russian vodka connoisseur I must attest to the smoothness and refine taste of Luksusowa potato vodka. It is the finest potato distilled vodka I’ve tried to date, and I’ve tried a few, including some of the Scandinavian ones. It is in, my humble opinion, a some of the best potato distilled vodka ever created, bar none – take it straight from a Russian guy.

The only reason why I gave it 4 stars is that Luksusowa changed its branding and its logo, not the inner core though. Enjoy it chilled and out of the freezer!

I don’t like vodka, I like good scotch and good bourbon, and real, excellent gin. This stuff is the goods. No other vodka comes close. Now I like vodka. Enough said?

I was elated to find local store carrying Luksusowa several years ago. I am a retired chef and an adamant fan of this potato vodka because of its charisma and creaminess. Gads, we (wife and I) do love this vodka, which is always present for us when enjoying caviar, cured salmon, or any smoked fish! Maybe i shouldn’t say it, but I laugh silently to myself at the pretense of higher priced vodkas that haven’t nearly appeal of this Polish gem. Without mentioning other brands (forgive me), we love to shake martinis with Luksusowa vodka, a high priced gin, and the finest imported vermouth we can get our hands on, adding a couple home stuffed, plump olives, a favourite green and a Kalamata and just 2-4 drops of olive brine (no more). My favorite stuffers are, of course, anchovy or Roquefort cheese, as they are easy to find and flavourful. At first sip, you know why you came to the bloody party even if you’re alone. Granted, martini recipes are subjective, but my fave formula goes like this: Somewhere from one half to one part vermouth (if you’re buying the finest, you’ll see why); one and a half parts Luksusowa; and 2 parts Gin. Shake with 5 cubes of ice made with a “clean” water.

#1 Vodka on the Shelf is Luksusowa. I’ve tasted all of them. This One is Sweet, no chemicals. No need to even chill it. I will never drink another Vodka. My past favorites were Grey Goose, Finlandia, Svedka, Tito’s… Luksusowa is A1#1. It isn’t even a competition.

None better, at any price. Almost “creamy”, no bite, no burn, no aftertaste! Used to be priced same as local mass produced jet fuel but must be gaining popularity, as I have noticed the price creep up over the last year or so.

I’m of meager means. I’ve never had anything above mid-shelf. However, compared to other vodkas I’ve tasted, it’s a very pleasant affair. It’s pretty smooth, and lacks the medicinal tone of others. I mean, it’s there, but my mind isn’t thinking “Dupont!” It even has some of those pleasant notes vodka aficionados ramble about after taking their orange sunshine; it’s a bit grassy tasting, by my tongue, and rather “light” if you will. Pretty pleasant and wholly reasonable to drink straight and poorly chilled. It’s never, ever given me a hangover either, which is commendable as I’m much more sensitive than most. The packaging exudes class, the name is pretty awesome, and the taste certainly pleased friends of mine who have consumed spendier, better-recognized vodkas.
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One thing that may be a huge, huge con to some: I couldn’t get it to mix. Tore through Ribena. Tore through 100% cranberry juice. Tore through 100% cranberry + sugar. Tore through premium organic orange juice. It was a bitter affair and left me tasting the vodka’s notes as well as the mixer of choice. Then again, I think this is good enough, price be damned, that most won’t feel compelled to dilute with their choice of sugar water.

5 stars for its local price: 22$-25$ for 1.75l

we can’t Zyr here in Texas but Russian Standard is plentiful and a great buy for a real Russian grain vodka of quality for $20 and under. going through an undetermined lengthy layoff made me search out the best available from $10.00 – $15.00 and so far this is a winner uncontested. I’ve read, reread, and researched and I believe I have found the best between my price criteria and perhaps better than most $20 – $25 premiums. I mix it with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, and/or the 100% Ocean Spray ruby red grapefruit juice which is actually a combination of 4 juices and a tad of carrot juice to sweeten any edge off any bitterness, then a splash of Sobe fuji apple pear life-water too enhance the whole and voila’ – one happy drink for one happy consumer. hats off because it comes down to what is in the head, heart, and trousers – a combination of substance, sustenance, and succulence.

Excellent vodka, especially for the price. As another review noted, it’s about $23 for a 1.75 liter bottle.

The vodka itself is relatively smooth, slightly warm, with no aftertaste. It doesn’t have a lot of flavour, and lacks most of the rubbing alcohol taste you’ll find in a Rokk or similar.

I’ve yet to try many mixers with it, but it works well with lemonades and the usual, and is excellent for shooting. I actually sat down with some on the rocks, and quite enjoyed the experience.

Definitely a vodka to get, much better flavour and only slightly higher price than the common names.

My first go at this , having rinsed my Scotch tumbler with spring water and throw in 4 spring water ice cubes, I poured 2 oz of Luksusowa. I let it breathe for 2 minutes and took a serious drink. OMG What have i been missing? By the time I had finished I thought that was as enjoyable as my 18 year old
Glenlivet at 1/4 the price. I purchased it to try and perfect my
Vespa martini, 2 parts Gordon, 1 part Luksusowa, 1/2 part
Cocchi Americano. I salute you Luksusowa for adding a little more joy to my life

Bought a bottle of this, cant wait to open it up on Xmas vacation with my GF o(>_<)Y

@Robert, I am happy to see that you finally got your hands on Luksusowa for a review. Though your review was rather brief, it got directly to the point that this is a very fine vodka, and a great representation of potato vodka. Enjoy the rest of the bottle, if you haven’t already finished it. Cheers!

Thanks, Robert, for adding this nice vodka to your list for discussion and review. Too bad that you haven’t gotten the opportunity to try it yet because I think that you will find it to be a nice bang for the buck. Since my review last year, I have had a couple of bottles of Luksusowa that have alternated with Sobieski as my “freezer vodka” for home made martinis. It has the smooth and creamy attributes of a fine potato vodka combined with a subtle Russian style sweetness and cooling bite on the finish. Great stuff!

I find it to be super smooth no unpleasant tastes and mixes just fine has enough flavor to be interesting in a drink and not too harsh nor boring and watery if sipped, I was impressed for the price it’s good quality Vodka

The absolute best (no pun intended). Not just at this price point, but overall period. No need to spend more or look around. This vodka kills everything else on the market.

Luksusowa blew me away. I was skeptical of potato vodkas for a long time, expecting a creamy-starchy feel. I was pleasantly surprised by its sheer quality. It didn’t feel thicker than any other vodka out of the freezer, had no smell and its smoothness… Wow. It’s dangerous because you forget you’re drinking vodka rather than cold water. The taste is very slightly sweet but not very distinctive-just as I like it. Almost no burn, no aftertaste, no bitterness… It’s better than Zyr, and it’s much better than Russian Standard and the all-advertising-no-quality vodkas like Belvedere, Grey Goose, Ciroc etc. while being significantly cheaper than all of them. Needless to say, it also blows other vodkas in its own price range out of the water with its quality and super-smoothness. I’m not a big cocktail drinker, but I expect it to mix very well, given its smoothness and very light taste. Excellent vodka overall, a new favorite of mine and a true steal. I’d still buy this if it cost double.

I love this vodka — so delightfully smooth. I use it in White Russians, but I also like it with lemon and club soda. It makes an excellent martini with a certain thickness of mouth feel. After shaking the martini with this vodka, you _always_ get the classic floating ice crystals when you pour. Do yourself a favor and grab a bottle!

vodka….. oh it suppose to be odorless and tasteless.. so wrong…. every vodka has a taste to it and this has a special taste to me. Excellent mixer and double vision vodka that is gluten free.. GOT TO LOVE THOSE POTATOES! you cannot beat this vodka for price and taste period.. so soothing in a screwdriver or a bloodymary. a very good go to at bottom prices.

Saw this at my local liquor store for $9.99 a fifth. I’m certainly not a “conisouer”…i keep a bottle of vodka in my freezer and like a shot or two at night. It’s my first experience with “potato” vodka and I have to say-Really good stuff, smooth and enjoyable. As a matter of fact, the best Vodka I’ve tasted at this price point. I’m in!

I bought this vodka on sale to take to a party. After tasting it, I kept it for myself and bought a few more bottles for friends. I was drinking another brand which name begins with an A, but not any longer. It is a potato vodka, so there is another benefit. to it. Smooth, and does not leave you feeling ill in the morning. My favorite way to drink it is in a spicy Bloody Mary. Try it, you will enjoy your time with it.

I have had this as my house vodka for martinis up with olives for the last couple of years. Every time I have it, it convinces me that I am making the right decision. It is smooth and has so much sweet flavor that it almost seems as if there is an additive to enhance the taste. But, as far as I know, this is just a great inexpensive straight vodka. Cheers!

Although I have had the great fortune to experience the likes of Crystal Head, Jean Marc XO, and some other truly awesome vodkas, I find myself yearning more and more for Luksusowa for my martinis. It really makes a great cocktail. It tastes great, exhibits higher end refinement, tastes great, has a great flavor, tastes great, and is wonderful in a martini. Also, it really tastes great! Although the previous recipe was a little smoother, the terrific flavor of Luksusowa is more pronounced in the new version, and it just tastes great!

There is one word that best describes this vodka; “creamy.” Try it you’ll love it. Much better than many other vodkas that are priced 3x. as much. Highly recommended.

Nice and smooth, but gave me a slight hangover.

My M.O. is to drink it neat. I am the king of side by side comparos with everything in my life. If you don’t like it neat, you don’t like it. This stuff is the best I’ve had in 50+ years of trying new things. If you’re gonna make a mix or an icee, get the trendy stuff with the cool name and celebrity endorsements. You can’t taste the rotten wheat or feel the bite that way. If you like real wodka, get this Polish potato juice.

This is the only Vodka that is allowed in my house. For the price it is hands down, the best product on the market.

I had been drinking Golia for a while until my local store ran out and said they couldn’t get a distributor in Delaware, and I had like it very much. But, when I picked up and tried Luksusowa I was blown away by the difference and the quality. I’m not a expert vodka drinker, bourbon is more generally to my taste, but when I’m thirsty for something cold and “exotic”, I’m happy mixing vodka with a number of things from citrus juices to more complex mixtures with various bitters and liqueurs, but mostly, one ice cube and the vodka works well for me. The potato vodka exceeds all others I’ve had including some very high end bottles that my sister is fond of buying. The smoothness, in the mouth and throat, and subtlety of inherent flavors is what mostly attracts me to Luksusowa. One amusing characteristic is the price – an amazing bargain. I almost passed on it thinking that something that inexpensive had to be rot-gut, but because the price was so reasonable, even if it were awful, my investment was minimal. What a surprise! This is the best vodka I’ve ever had.

love, love, love..this is by far the best vodka I have ever drank…I am a martinit drinker and this vodka is so smooth!

As I said in another comment, Luksusowa isn’t as good as it used to be.

But it’s still excellent as a Martini or on the rocks, where the new harshness that comes with the new label dissipates and the flavors are more apparent.

For sipping or mixing, I now recommend Monopolowa. I was loyal to Luksusowa for many years because Poland is the origin of vodka, but I’ve had to switch to Monopolowa, an Austrian potato vodka, for anything but Martinis or rocks, where it tastes too much like water due to the lesser flavor.

Excellent, I’m glad you finally found this vodka. Love the feel of it, the oily–creamy works too, I guess–texture when I’m shooting it is magnificent if I do say so myself. Although like an earlier comment said, I did have some trouble mixing it, but I was perfectly fine shooting it.

I do think it was a shame they changed the bottle shape, even if the newer compact version is actually easier to arrange in my freezer.