Oscypek
26 Jan 2007
Oscypek
26 Jan 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
Excellent! Żubrówka is my favorite, but there aren't too many types of Polish vodkas to chose from in US stores.
Luksusowa is usually easy to find.
I've noticed that the Żubrówka sold in the US doesn't taste as good as it does in Poland and I found out why.
"Żubrówka in the United States
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Żubrówka
Because bison grass contains the toxic compound coumarin, which is prohibited as a food additive by the Food and Drug Administration, imports of Żubrówka into the United States have been banned since 1978. When produced according to traditional methods (between one and two kilograms of grass per thousand liters of alcohol), Żubrówka contains approximately 12 milligrams of coumarin per liter. In 1999, Polish distilleries introduced reformulated US-export versions of the product, sometimes using artificial flavors and colors, always with the emblematic blade of grass in every bottle, but "neutralized" and coumarin-free."
Excellent! Żubrówka is my favorite, but there aren't too many types of Polish vodkas to chose from in US stores.
Luksusowa is usually easy to find.
I've noticed that the Żubrówka sold in the US doesn't taste as good as it does in Poland and I found out why.
"Żubrówka in the United States
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Żubrówka
Because bison grass contains the toxic compound coumarin, which is prohibited as a food additive by the Food and Drug Administration, imports of Żubrówka into the United States have been banned since 1978. When produced according to traditional methods (between one and two kilograms of grass per thousand liters of alcohol), Żubrówka contains approximately 12 milligrams of coumarin per liter. In 1999, Polish distilleries introduced reformulated US-export versions of the product, sometimes using artificial flavors and colors, always with the emblematic blade of grass in every bottle, but "neutralized" and coumarin-free."
Oscypek
26 Jan 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
I'm around DC.
A friend shared some Chopin with us... (actually, nevermind - they brought that back from Poland). It was Very good! I've seen it in the US - not cheap, nice bottle, probably very good--as long as no changes were made.
The US imported Żubrówka wasn't bad, but was expensive and really not the same (different brand of Bison Vodka too). We did find the same brand at a place in Baltimore, but haven't opened it yet.
It would be interesting to hear what you think of it.
I'm around DC.
A friend shared some Chopin with us... (actually, nevermind - they brought that back from Poland). It was Very good! I've seen it in the US - not cheap, nice bottle, probably very good--as long as no changes were made.
The US imported Żubrówka wasn't bad, but was expensive and really not the same (different brand of Bison Vodka too). We did find the same brand at a place in Baltimore, but haven't opened it yet.
It would be interesting to hear what you think of it.
Oscypek
26 Jan 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
Sounds good.
It was a green bottle (the one bought here).
I did a quick google image search and that one looked like this:
The other one bought here also, that looked like the ones from PL (almost a tan color), look like this:
Sounds good.
It was a green bottle (the one bought here).
I did a quick google image search and that one looked like this:
The other one bought here also, that looked like the ones from PL (almost a tan color), look like this:
Oscypek
30 Jan 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
Very interesting. I checked the cabinet and haven't opened the 2nd one bought in the US. There's still some left from PL, so I'll wait until that gets lower and try the two together then. That Bison grass looks like useful stuff with a lot of good flavors--the wiki said it's even used in pipe tobacco.
Very interesting. I checked the cabinet and haven't opened the 2nd one bought in the US. There's still some left from PL, so I'll wait until that gets lower and try the two together then. That Bison grass looks like useful stuff with a lot of good flavors--the wiki said it's even used in pipe tobacco.
Oscypek
1 Feb 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
Looks classy! Haven't seen that one in any stores yet.
Looks classy! Haven't seen that one in any stores yet.
Oscypek
6 Feb 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
[Refer to Posts 182-183]
Well, we just tried the US version and the Polish version (a few sips of each straight). There's a definite difference. If you had it with apple juice you probably wouldn't know the difference.
The Polish version has a better flavor and is much smoother. It's worth noting that the Polish version has medals on the label that the American imported version doesn't. According to that wiki (quoted in an earlier post) there something in the bison grass that isn't allowed in the U.S. so it's eliminated and they use some flavoring to try and make up for the difference. The U.S. version (Chicago mentioned on label) is also greener in color.
Very interesting. I checked the cabinet and haven't opened the 2nd one bought in the US. There's still some left from PL, so I'll wait until that gets lower and try the two together then. That Bison grass looks like useful stuff with a lot of good flavors--the wiki said it's even used in pipe tobacco.
[Refer to Posts 182-183]
Well, we just tried the US version and the Polish version (a few sips of each straight). There's a definite difference. If you had it with apple juice you probably wouldn't know the difference.
The Polish version has a better flavor and is much smoother. It's worth noting that the Polish version has medals on the label that the American imported version doesn't. According to that wiki (quoted in an earlier post) there something in the bison grass that isn't allowed in the U.S. so it's eliminated and they use some flavoring to try and make up for the difference. The U.S. version (Chicago mentioned on label) is also greener in color.
Oscypek
9 Feb 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
We were surprised - didn't really expect much of a difference if any. Of course (for anyone) another factor is a matter of how much one consumes! :)
Hmmm.... it's the weekend now - might have to revisit this experiment. :)
Maybe your taste buds are better I couldn't tell the difference. Even if they did neutralize the grass..I think that the flavors from the grass would still remain. Who really knows....Coke and RC tastes the same to me
We were surprised - didn't really expect much of a difference if any. Of course (for anyone) another factor is a matter of how much one consumes! :)
Hmmm.... it's the weekend now - might have to revisit this experiment. :)
Oscypek
9 Mar 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
Quote: FISZ 'And? Did you come up with the same result?'
Yes indeed. I have to admit, after comparing the two, the US version is not pleasant to have--reminds me of cologne by comparison. It's hard to take now.
In an off topic comment, I did have some Kilbeggan Irish whiskey recently (bought in advance of St. Patrick's day--it was on sale and hadn't tried it). It was pretty good, worth it for the good price, but isn't considered one of the best. It will be held in stasis until March 17! :)
Quote: FISZ 'And? Did you come up with the same result?'
Yes indeed. I have to admit, after comparing the two, the US version is not pleasant to have--reminds me of cologne by comparison. It's hard to take now.
In an off topic comment, I did have some Kilbeggan Irish whiskey recently (bought in advance of St. Patrick's day--it was on sale and hadn't tried it). It was pretty good, worth it for the good price, but isn't considered one of the best. It will be held in stasis until March 17! :)
Oscypek
30 Oct 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1080]
Don't forget about the massive U.S. aid that the USSR received from the U.S....
'Complete List of Lend Lease to Russia including atomic materials'
geocities.com/mark_willey/lend.html
U.S. Sherman Tanks given to Russia (there were a huge number of trucks also donated)
ww2incolor.com/gallery/Russian/russian_tanks
That is why in 1945, Europe was saved by the Russians, almost single handedly.
Don't forget about the massive U.S. aid that the USSR received from the U.S....
'Complete List of Lend Lease to Russia including atomic materials'
geocities.com/mark_willey/lend.html
U.S. Sherman Tanks given to Russia (there were a huge number of trucks also donated)
ww2incolor.com/gallery/Russian/russian_tanks
Oscypek
28 Nov 2007
Oscypek
28 Nov 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
I enjoy Żubrówka too (can't get the real thing in the US w/the true grass even though it has the same name). Anyone ever try Soplica?
I enjoy Żubrówka too (can't get the real thing in the US w/the true grass even though it has the same name). Anyone ever try Soplica?
Oscypek
21 Feb 2008
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
Just walking around any given town in PL is amazing that way...
I met an awful lot of beautiful women whilst being in Warsaw last week.
Just walking around any given town in PL is amazing that way...
Oscypek
4 Mar 2008
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
This wasn't even a challenge...
See answer below, with drum roll.
This wasn't even a challenge...
Oscypek
8 Sep 2008
Love / Polish Women Versus Your Local Women ? [289]
Please start another thread if you want to do this -- it's not appropriate for this one. And, keep in mind that this is the PL forums, not the USA Forums. Thx.
Wanna hear about all the faults typical of American men (no I didn't think so). I bet I could get a really long thread going on that one!
Please start another thread if you want to do this -- it's not appropriate for this one. And, keep in mind that this is the PL forums, not the USA Forums. Thx.
Oscypek
10 Sep 2008
Oscypek
10 Sep 2008
Love / Polish Women Versus Your Local Women ? [289]
What part of Poland? I was up north last time around. Most impressive.
Not true at all. I just got back from PL and the women sizes seem to be changing.
What part of Poland? I was up north last time around. Most impressive.
Oscypek
26 Sep 2008
Love / Polish Women Versus Your Local Women ? [289]
Yep.
Sure. Here's some Polish history for you:
Battle of Vienna
"The Battle of Vienna (Polish: Bitwa pod Wiedniem or Odsiecz Wiedeńska, Turkish: İkinci Viyana Kuşatması) took place on 12 September 1683 after Vienna had been besieged by the Ottoman Empire for two months. The battle broke the advance of the Ottoman Empire into Europe.
The large-scale battle was won by Polish-Austrian-German forces led by King of Poland John III Sobieski against the Ottoman Empire army commanded by Grand Vizier Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Pasha."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Vienna
Girl; You've got 'way too much' time on your hands.
Yep.
please enlighten me.
Sure. Here's some Polish history for you:
Battle of Vienna
"The Battle of Vienna (Polish: Bitwa pod Wiedniem or Odsiecz Wiedeńska, Turkish: İkinci Viyana Kuşatması) took place on 12 September 1683 after Vienna had been besieged by the Ottoman Empire for two months. The battle broke the advance of the Ottoman Empire into Europe.
The large-scale battle was won by Polish-Austrian-German forces led by King of Poland John III Sobieski against the Ottoman Empire army commanded by Grand Vizier Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Pasha."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Vienna
Oscypek
26 Sep 2008
Oscypek
14 May 2009
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
Her father was Irish...
"Early life
Hurley was born as a middle child in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, the daughter of Angela and Roy Hurley.[8] Her Irish father was..."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Hurley
elizabeth hurley's face is the most bautiful in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!funny that being as she is english!!!!!!
Her father was Irish...
"Early life
Hurley was born as a middle child in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, the daughter of Angela and Roy Hurley.[8] Her Irish father was..."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Hurley