I always find it fascinating that some reviewers (and judges on shows like Iron Chef), comment as though everyone should share their opinion as being fact. In this case, bitter is what I want in my potato vodka. If you’re a grain lover, however, you may want to pass on this one.

Monopolowa does indeed have staying power that is a bit on the bitter side, and that is exactly what I love in a potatoe vodka, and precisely why I love Chopin and Monopolowa. The only real difference between the two being a slightly smoother finish with the Chopin, and of course, the price. If you love Chopin, you’ll certainly love Monopolowa–top shelf taste at a middle shelf price.
Makes a truly wonderful dirty martini! Cheers!

I just opened a bottle for the first time… Owner Keith at the liquor store said it’s good mixing vodka…He knows I like to try new vodkas all the time… I must say that after having a cocktail mixed with sprite…I’m impressed…I like the way it has a little bite to it… Has a great taste to it as well…Great price too…. I would buy it again…

I just picked up a bottle at the liquor store due to liking the bottle and it’s nice big 6$ rebate sticker attached…I like it. I find it smooth and easier to sip than any other vodka at this price range. I get poster noting that there is a bit of liquorice flavor as you dig into the bottle. I’ll be getting this again rebate or no rebate.
//Shit, I work for a living I can’t afford 40$ bottles and 10$ shots unless you’re buying.

Excellent value, and the first potato vodka I ever purchased. In terms of Polish potato vodka, this is second only to Luksusowa.

Monopolowa is actually made in Austria from an old Polish recipe (J.A. Baczewski), hence the quality. It was very popular between the world wars, and was referenced in Polish literature due to its quality. But during WW2 the factories in Lwow, now Lviv in Ukraine were destroyed so it is now produced in Vienna (www.agjab.com) I believe. Unfortunately it’s not widely available in Poland so it’s fallen out of fashion there. So although it is relatively cheap, this does not mean it’s poor quality. I have paid top dollar for some dreadful vodkas (e.g. u’luvka). Experience tells me that overpaying for a shot in a bar is better value than buying a bottle of something dreadful. Another example of a lesser-known quality Polish vodka is Chleb Sol (bread salt).

Interesting, the comment about bitter flavors are new to me. Of course being of central European heritage I would not think of drinking unchilled vodka. Perhaps this bitterness is when tasted at room temperature? From my perspective and that of my vodka drinking friends, Monopolowa is the best Vodka we have had at any price. Chopin is really overpriced and does not have the slight sweetness we find in Monopolowa. Oh and that little bite afterward. To me a very desirable trait

Yep, spot in review. Monopolowa does indeed have a tongue sticking characteristic, almost numbing, yet retains slight pleasent potatoeyness. More character than say Luksusowa, but Luksusowa is smoother. Monopolowa hits the tongue with more flavor, Luksusowa is smoother with slight throat warming, could chug hole bottle of Luky like water with slight throat burn on last chug. Difference likely due to filtration. Pick your poison.

Tastes like Pringles and potato starch. Did not like. I’ll stick to my wheat or rye vodkas. Do like Chopin though, very smooth.

I would recommend monopolova with ice and maybe a little club soda and line for flavor. When mixed with ice, you can taste the flavor develop into a sweet licorice aftertaste over time. The beauty in this drink is that it can be sipped like a whiskey and take on dynamic tones that leave no hang over when enjoyed to excess.

I think this is a fantastic vodka considering the price, it does have a little aftertaste but I don’t find it objectionable at all.
one way to find out, try it yourself. At the price you have nothing to lose.

Monopolowa is not quite as smooth as Chopin, but it is less than half the price. Monopolowa is great for shots out of the freezer and for mixing. I like better than Luksusowa.

Luksusowa is slightly better but for the money, I will buy Monopolowa every time. Too bad Trader Joe’s in not in my town.

Smooth! Nice surprise.

it is funny how often my tastes are so often out of match with others. I really liked the Monopolowa. I tried it for the first time two nights ago after finding a 1.75 Liter bottle for sale at my local, Apple Jacks Liquor store. I tend to like all potato vodkas. I don’t think the Monopolowa is the smoothest vodka I’ve ever had, but it certainly has character. See my own impressions in detail, here:
http://productreviewratings.com/2013/03/monopolowa-vodka-made-with-potatoes/

This vodka is very popular in the hipster bars of Portland. I live in Atlanta, where it’s tough to find, but when I do, it’s as low as $14.99 for 1.75 liters! It’s become the only vodka I drink, and I would gladly pay double the price. I think there are just too many trendy vodkas out there for most stores to bother with it.

Minor correction to this review: Monopolowa is from Austria. Other than that, this review is pretty well spot on, if not a bit generous to this spirit.

Please compare the difference of Monopolowaya Vodka and Chopin Vodka. Which is the best buy

Was looking for a mid priced potato Vodka tried Monopolowa. Made my wife a vodka & grapefruit and myself a Dry martini.
My wife didnt notice the difference from her normal more expensive brand. My martini was excellent, very pleasant taste.

This vodka is so aesthetically pleasing in the bottle I could care less how it tastes, yet mixed with a sweet vermouth or -my personal favorite with cheap vodka- Sweet Tea, it SHINES. Seriously, a good sweet tea and this vodka is perfect for a hot summers day. Splash in some lemonade and you’re set.

I really like Monopolowa. Great price, and I love the flavor, slight bite and the nice bitterness that hangs around for a few moments after the swallow. I also notice a bit of a citrus quality to the taste, which gives it some personality. I’d recommend this to anybody who wants a good, reasonably priced potato vodka. Luksusowa is great too. I drink both regularly. If you like vodka, you owe it to yourself to try Monopolowa.

It’s only 9.99 for a liter bottle at Trader Joes in California, definitely a good choice as a value vodka.

Tastey spirits, smooth, leaves a little reminder of quality on rear taste buds.
Usually favor Smirnoff blue label #57 triple distilled. Monopolowa potatoe vodka
is good. Got my sample from a friend, ccame from mining are in Oregon. Apparently
needs more advertising as my friend tells me it is in short supply. Good vodka
Rick

This isn’t too bad, and one I order often. The white label is the one I see most often and like it much better. Not sure if there is a difference but there seems to be.

(June 2012) I’m sitting here in Northern California(Boston Native) and thus far enjoying my first Monopolowa (Potato) Vodka,tonic water,ice,fresh lime & ginger slices and a few drops of Angostura Bitters(Carribean). So far so good for a refreshing Summer drink(s). This Litre was $9.99 @ Trader Joe’s here in NorCal. I’m a quality Scotch/Irish Whiskey drinker,but am switching to refreshing Potato-Vodka drinks in warmer weather. Pricing/Quality ratio is very important as I am “retired” and live on a very modest income.Any other Potato-based Vodka/mixed summer drink recommendations are appreciated by yours-truly. Go-Red Sox !