Bison Grass Taste Test | POLISH VODKA Żubrówka

So I was in Total Wine recently, and one of the ever so helpful associates there shared the secret of this amazing polish vodka with me. Bison Grass, to be precise. I have never even heard of this, so naturally a taste test was in order.
Bison Grass vodka has an interesting history in the US. Until very recently, (the last decade), it was banned for containing a naturally occurring compound that has a blood thinning effect if consumed in mass quantity. Coumarin. Coumarin is found in some types of cinnamon, strawberries, cherries, and a variety of other common fruits. There's all kinds of interesting facts (and speculation) about the history of bison grass vodka in this Eater article:
www.eater.com/drinks/2015/11/...
Would love to hear your thoughts on Bison Grass Vodka, aka Żubrówka
00:00 POLISH VODKA Żubrówka
00:41 What is Bison Grass Vodka
04:00 Why was Bison Grass Vodka Banned
06:06 What does Żubrówka smell like
07:29 Bison Grass Vodka Taste
08:16 Bison Grass Vodka Cocktail Ideas
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[@RhubarbAndCod]

So glad you tried it and enjoyed it! Zubrowka is so delightful. We've had it a few times as a special treat, and it's just delightful. I adore the idea of mixing it up with a bit of apple juice. Thank you so much for this fantastic review of it!

[@Cocktailnyymi]

Yeah cloudy apple juice is the way to go here! Tastes like apple pie! It's magic!

[@SavidgeKitchen]

I'm curious if Canada has the same import restrictions that the US does. In my poking around, it seems that the OG recipe (the one with coumarin still in it) tastes even better!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

JESSICA!!!!! This is an interesting vodka!!! I've had my eye on this bottle for some time, but was clueless as to how it tastes, until now!!! I may need to grab a bottle and try this out!! Great review!!! CHEERS!!!

[@boozeontherocks]

Jess, I will have to try this one, from your reaction it looks like a good one :)

[@NhoQue-pj2jt]

Good sharing enjoyed watching always stay connected 💟💟

[@nadinew2348]

Shouldn't have a strong ethanol smell. Must be a cheaper brand you've got there. I LOVE this stuff. Room temp, sipper. So smooth, vanilla/hay, subtle sweetness.

[@SavidgeKitchen]

That’s good to know! This one definitely had a heavy ethanol scent, and would be tough to sip on its own. But, it was also the only option where I am… hoping I can get a bottle from Europe or Canada at some point!

[@user-sm4lr6fs9b]

Nice video enjoyed watching always stay connected 🌻

[@stefanikochanski8272]

I have had this before and it wasn't really my thing. But I like your pairing suggestions. Might be worth another try.

[@SavidgeKitchen]

I’m gonna try it in the place of some Tequila and Gin cocktails- I think there’s some potential here!

[@stefanikochanski8272]

@@SavidgeKitchen I have now gone down a Polish Margarita wormhole...I found a Christmas one that includes Krupnik (a Polish honey liquor that I have been making since childhood). I am ready for Christmas NOW.

[@andrzejsliwka9752]

Savidge ty de best. Zrobisz tasting polish 10 vodek po kielichu z kazdej ? Tak sie u nas pije.

[@andrzejsliwka9752]

Savidge zrobisz ten tasting 10 polish vodka ?

[@SavidgeKitchen]

If I can find it here I will! Cheers :)

[@andrzejsliwka9752]

Ajloviu Cie.

[@ChappysTikiBar]

looks great 🇵🇱 support Poland cuz they support Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏❤️

[@SavidgeKitchen]

Cheers to that! 🥃❤️🇺🇦

[@andrzejsliwka9752]

Polska vodke sie pije na raz.

[@andrzejsliwka9752]

Zrob tasting 8 polish vodka.

[@andrzejsliwka9752]

Fenkiu

[@slavicdrill3211]

its not real bison grass vodka. polish bison grass vodka was banned in america, so they made an american version

[@SavidgeKitchen]

Yes, I’ve heard that the legit polish recipe has a more intense flavor of vanilla. Hoping I can try it someday!

[@brentheltonj6308]

It taste different because the bison piss on the grass