Starka

Starka – this traditional dry grain vodka is the noblest and at the same time the most mysterious liquor among all Polish vodkas. It belonged to favourite spirits on Polish courts. It’s been known for almost 500 years. Today, Starka is produced only by Polmos Distillery in Szczecin and its recipe is top secret. Starka’s phenomenon stems from its unique aroma and flavour, strong bouquet and a wonderful golden colour. The vodka owes it to the process of aging in oak barrels which lasts 10 to 50 years. Starka’s beautiful golden-brown colour is a result of a reaction between alcohol and a barrel in which it is stored. When is comes to flavour, Starka is similar to whisky. Both are distilled from grain. The former, however, is produced from rye while the latter from barley. What’s more, Starka has a different bouquet – stronger and more refined. Spacious and more than hundred years’ old cellars with excellent humidity and temperature conditions are great assets for the Polmos Distillery in Szczecin. Starka’s basements are open to visitors in organized groups (10-50 people). When visiting the distillery, the guests have the opportunity to taste the liquors – including 10 and 18 years’ old Starka.