Japanese tries Polish vodka again - why people drink such a drink so much?? -

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[@Saito57G]

Well, we usually drink it as shots - so we pour it into a small shot glass (about 25 ml, sometimes they are bigger), drink it quickly at once, swallow and then wash it down with juice, coca-cola etc. or we mix it into drinks like vodka and orange juice (which professionally is called a 'screwdriver'). That style of drinking you did - so 100ml bottle chased with a soda is usually what people do before going clubbing (called a 'before') or done by people who are already addicted to alcohol As to why people drink it? Well, it is kind of a communal thing - you cheers with everyone at a party/table. It's 40% so it will get you drunk quicker than let's say a beer or something and it's not carbonated, so it doesn't fill up your stomach as much. Why are people getting drunk? Various reasons - usually to let loose, because everything seems funnier in that intoxicated state etc (rational thinking, stress and all that stuff just switches off for a short time) Also it's worth mentioning that there are other variants of vodka - like cherry flavoured, raspberry flavoured (they are also a bit weaker, about 30-31% ABV) and not everybody likes vodka, some people enjoy highballs (orange juice and vodka is considered a highball drink) like whiskey+cola, gin&tonic, rum&cola (also called a Cuba Libre) or Mojito. But for the big, big parties like weddings it's usually vodka because it's just cheaper to buy when you need to do so in large quantities (sometimes you can buy whole boxes in wholesale stores or just normal ones when they are discounted)

[@solaireofastora7218]

Bez popity się pije

[@rahh000]

I agree as a Polish with all that things. It's also worthy to mention that vodka tastes so much better chilled or even light frozen. You won't experience that awkward aftertaste. Moreover, vodka+pepper shot is a good medicine for cold, infections or even stomach pain

[@marcinduszczyk6432]

You have to taste Polish mead "Miód pitny": "czwórniak" semi dry, "trójniak" semi sweet, "dwójniak" sweet, "półtorak" (an elite Polish mead) very sweet. Also, you need to try a Polish honey beer "piwo ciemne na miodzie gryczanym".

[@Casjel]

If you tried plain vodka, I recommend trying some flavoured vodka for example black currant or cherry. They are sweeter. My family likes to add ice to the glass so its less strong.

[@kamikadzegga9188]

There is some kind of meme in Poland that builders/workers in construction, drink małpka (this little bottle of vodka (eng. moneky)) for breakfast to work better.

[@pbike5118]

Agree

[@yakeosicki8965]

This is not a classic Żubrówka. The classic one is slightly yellow, with bison grass floating inside. Hence the name of the vodka. It is not drunk alone only as an addition to cocktails. The two most popular cocktails with this vodka are: Szartotka (Apple pie) i Dewizjon 303 (Squadron 303). The first one consists of good-quality apple juice (no added sugar), vodka, ice (you can add lemon or lime slices). The second is a tribute to the legendary 303 Squadron airmen. They are considered the best airmen of the Second World War. This cocktail consists of: good non-sweet cider mixed with apple juice and Żubrówka vodka.

[@pbike5118]

1. In Poland we usually drink vodka in shots, and between shots we usually drink some juice, or soda. So don't drink it like water, and pour it into 25 ml glass when you drink i 2. Vodka + cola is not so popular - if you like, you drink, and if you don't, you don't - simply :) 3. As some ppl suggested, we often drink flavored vodka - after a few shots plain vodka is boring 4. Most of us on the parties just bring they own drinks % , so that you can drink what you like most - beer, vodka, vine, whisky - you choose 5. This type of size is often called "małpka" - literally "monkey". 5,1 . Because it is small recently government decided that it encourage to drink more, as you can easily drink it whole on one try, so there is additional tax on it (if I recall correctly it concerns bottles to 100ml), so if you would like to buy more for any reason, it is more convenient to buy even 200ml. 6. When it comes to flavors, there ar many, but for sure the more popular are, lemon and cherry (this one as a type of drink/alkohol has it's own name - "wiśniówka" - from polish word for cherry - "wiśnie"), nuts 7. We never drink warm vodka - before drinking put it in the freezer or buy cold.

[@Saito57G]

AD. 5.1 The tax you mentioned is for alcoholic beverages below 300ml (that's why some brands created a 330ml bottles to evade the tax). As to how high the tax is (or how it used to be, since I don't know if it changed with the inflation) - it used to be 25 PLN for every litre of 100% alcohol. What does that mean? So typical 100ml bottle (małpka) of plain 40% vodka is = 25 PLN * 0,4 (cause 40% alcohol) * 0,1 (cause it's only 0,1 of a litre) = +1 PLN on małpka/100ml bottle. Same way 200ml bottle of 40% vodka would be +2 PLN due to tax

[@Oszczywilski]

@1 Soda or juice is a very bad choice to drink after vodka. It only makes you more drunk, more quickly. Only tea (no sugar!), water, or no drinking anything at all but just some food, preferably fat, like boczek, kiełbasa, słonina, pickled cucumbers etc. not much carbohydrates is important. @3 after few shots, people stop to carry what they drink, only if this has % is important.

[@sylwiatime]

LOL! It's not how we drink vodka in Poland. ;) Basically vodka is a social drink. People who want to chill out alone drink a glass of wine or beer. Vodka should be drunk very cold. Put it to freezer until its color becomes white and the liquid becomes oily. We drink vodka accompanied by certain foods i.e. everything that is sour like pickled cucumbers or mushrooms or fat like sausage. Bigos is a great example. Then you can drink vodka in shots all night and you still have fun till the morning. Only some people get very drunk. Most will dance and talk all night and not feel tired in the morning. And if they don't mix alcohol and don't smoke they might not be hangovered the next day. That's why vodka is primarily a party drink because you wouldn't last that long drinking beer or wine in large amounts.

[@jozefkozon4520]

Do not mix vodka with any soda like drink. That tend to backfire teribly. Ps, Since you are in poland, try Mead. It is the most polish alcochol beside Vodka.

[@krecisz8595]

He's truly polish now

[@kensolojapa]

😂😂

[@evely4573]

It's interesting how you would rather drink alone at home, here in Latvia and I am sure in other European countries as well it is considered kind of sad and depressing to do that haha...in the West you should only drink either when you party with friends and go out or when you are completely down in life and you want to drink away your sorrows alone at home and then people would usually be concerned for you

[@sharavy6851]

Same drinking culture as in Poland, then (Dunno why I'm surprised). Someone needs to take him to a bar lol

[@evely4573]

@@sharavy6851 yeah especially East Europe is known for their heavy drinking...can't say I am too proud of our culture lmao...but if he is taken to a good bar that isn't abnoxious and he has decent company that doesn't go crazy I bet he will have a good time

[@kensolojapa]

Still, I prefer drilling at home 😂

[@kensolojapa]

Drinking 😂

[@evely4573]

@@kensolojapa ain't nothing wrong with drilling too 😆

[@knightartorias3201]

You should try Soplica Orzech Laskowy, you can literally drink it like water, it doesn't burn or anything and i'm not an experienced drinker. My favorite alcohol

[@sharavy6851]

Hmm, alkohol dla alternatywek (jk)

[@Tobiasz931]

Or, you can mix it with milk and then it's actually very tasty.

[@kor_zon712]

@@Tobiasz931 monte snack be right back

[@marcinduszczyk6432]

Yesss, also it is very good with the cofee

[@marinazelek9251]

Loved this video ! It was so funny:))

[@kiemon7766]

i respect you for trying it straight from the bottle, even as a polish im not that brave to try it like this. Speaking of vodka, we rarely drink it for the taste itself (well some people do, but they're most likely addicted), it's more about the effect it gives. Anyways, great video! Looking for more as always, pozdrowienia z polski

[@Babun448]

Try "Soplica Orzech Laskowy", it's pretty good alone, but I also recommend it with milk!

[@-missi-2815]

nooo you should pour it into a 25ml glass and drink everything at once (really fast) and then drink cola or juice after

[@pbike5118]

I agree, drinking vodka from the bottle looks a bit barbarian

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

I didn't know… Anyway, useless information for me lol

[@-missi-2815]

@@amadeosendiulo2137 good for you then?

[@-missi-2815]

@@amadeosendiulo2137 but this is literally a basic knowledge in Poland lol

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

@@-missi-2815 I wish it wasn't.

[@ukaszwziatek8586]

there is only one question... what was temperature of this elixir of temporary happiness i hope it was cold, drinking vodka warm is a nightmare even for Poles

[@sweetfunnykittenscat1461]

Try Twardy Dół for some clear lake swimming, it’s my favourite best part to swim in the whole country

[@zieleniak6986]

That's the video I needed.

[@OwczarGDA]

If u like drinking at your own pace and don't like crowded places like clubs or pubs the third most popular alternative is probably a house party(that's why it's often loud at night - appropriately u should inform ur neighbours about it and try to tone it down at later hours, but not everyone does it) or when it's warmer an outdoor party on a beach or somewhere close to nature - it should suit u more and depending on the people u drink with it can be a bit louder with some music maybe even dance or just sitting discussing, joking, enjoying late night views etc.

[@usunto8470]

Have you tried flavored wódka, like Soplica for example? Or homemade nalewka, it’s the absolute top!

[@kensolojapa]

Maybe no yet 🤔

[@007Yoghurt]

Different vodkas have different flavors. There are people who don't recognized it, but it really feels like whether the vodka was made from potatoes, or from rye or wheat. Some are better suited to drinks than others. Flavored vodkas are fun to make by yourself with various fruits. You can try different fruits/herbs/nuts etc., check what proportions are best for you. My wife and I love Japanese wine - Choya. Everything we've tried from this company has been really good.

[@szymonbb]

There are mulitple kinds of taste of vodkas :) it is not the only thing we drink, some people like my dad like whiskey and me i also like gin with tonic :) but when we throw a party in a restaurant or at home for idk 18th bday 30th, 40th 50th bdays or some anniversaries we usually gather 20/30/40 people and we all drink good kind of vodka shots and we drink with some juice or coca cola :)

[@heca7663]

You took a long break between vodka and Pepsi! We drink vodka with one shot. In small glasses. Usually a whole glass at a time, sometimes half a glass. And then we drink Cola, juice or Pepsi from the second glass. And you have to eat something during this time. If you don't eat, you'll get drunk quickly :) We don't taste vodka slowly like wine. I like Finland vodka with cranberries the most. I also recommend a drink with vodka - Mad Dog. 15 ml of raspberry syrup, 3 drops of tabasco and 25 ml of vodka. Just remember - one shot!

[@tds_noel]

I am Japanese and I truly love Polish vodkas. Tastes so much pure than others.

[@shuttze]

I love it :D

[@XemixLovely]

Thats fun I don't like any alcohol, and I agree with you that it taste like medicine. Also I'm happy you learned more of polish, thats good for you. I hope you have a good night/day whenever you Reading this.

[@kensolojapa]

Thank you 😌

[@lala5972]

Hmm if u want to try good Polish spirits i wouldnt recommend żubrówka but Belvedere (it has very gentle taste) with pickled cucumbers as addition. There is also śliwowica łącka if u are looking for something more flavorful. Try these without cola o/

[@pbike5118]

Also, from personal experience, I advise you to make custom drinks - they are much tastier than plain vodka if you find a good taste. Also they might be very easy to prepare, like orange juice + Jagermaister

[@kensolojapa]

Gotcha 👍

[@blinski1]

Most of Poles don't drink vodka without some special occasion (of course for some people everything can be an occasion). Meeting new friend is also an occasion, so when foreigners keep being invited for vodka drinking on and on with new friends in Poland they sometimes get false impression Polish people do nothing more than drink vodka. But it is for them, because they are foreigners in Poland and that's special occasion:) Poles themselves don't invite one another for vodka drinking all the time, beer is the default alcohol of choice. And it is considered quite alarming if you like taste of clear vodka--it is not supposed to be liked, it is for cheering.

[@KrzysztofPowolny]

The best drink with Żubrówka is „szarlotka” offered in Japan in menu of many bars as „challotka” - żubrówka + Apple juice + cinamonn

[@tonyinbush9871]

"Żubrówka" is not the best example of vodkas you could've choose from. It's one of the cheapest and the quality is poor, for not much more (about 5zloty gap in price) you can get better quality vodkas such as: "Wyborowa" which is rye vodka (rye spirits have more spicy/harsh taste in comparison to potato or wheat vodkas) "Luksusowa" which is in it's standard version potato destillate (it is mild and has more sweeter touch to it) *I prefer this one* And that's for good quality/affordable plain vodkas, ofcourse there are more but these are the most popular polish ones imho, the wheat destillates are mainly on the pricier side. For the flavoured ones the "Stock" has a nice series of various flavoured vodkas but you should not confuse this flavoured vodkas with the tincutures that are manufactured for example by "Soplica". Tinctures are more sweet and good for simple party drinks that are easy to made and tasty. You should try the combination of the "orzechówka" (hazelnut tincture) with the cold milk it really tastes like dessert

[@pbike5118]

That’s true - moreover, this mix is often called „monte” - because it taste similarly to the milky-nut dessert of the same name

[@kacperkorona8055]

5:27 "I already drank half of it" Meanwhile Poles who would drink all of that bottle in 2 seconds: "Pathetic" Btw, drinking whole bottle at once (like beer or small bottle of vodka - in Poland we call it małpka (monkey)) is called "zerowanie" (like "zeroing")

[@thief123ful]

When I drink I choose vodka because my hangover is weakest compared to other alcohols.

[@JamLasicaIrek]

Try Spirytus next time ;)

[@kensolojapa]

Yeah…😳

[@kazik5738]

in Poland sensu is wachlarz but we dont really use them

[@XUB4]

I mean if you drink this kind of vodka then you just drink to get drunk but in Poland there are many good and tasty vodka's which we are drinking because of their taste. I personally like bocian. It's not to expensive and has really nice and smooth taste. Definitely can recommend 😁

[@XUB4]

Oh, also remember to cool it properly. Warm vodka feels much stronger and kills most of the taste 😉

[@zamszyc1]

Zubrowka tastes very good with apple juice.

[@piramidasukcesu9417]

I have no idea, but it's vodka!

[@Tobiasz931]

If you drink vodka, it should be ice cold. Then it's a different experience. I don't think vodka is popular among younger people anymore.

[@Arivald_]

Zubrowka is not good, try some vodka made from potatoes, if it's freezing cold it's actually not bad.

[@marcinduszczyk6432]

The Polish joke: nothing - what is this? Nothing is a half litre of vodka for two men.

[@erykjefret1507]

My firend, if you are starting to like the taste of vodka, its a sign, that you may have a problem :D

[@cilastar5169]

Did he just poured pepsi into a vodka?????????

[@PainBlaster1]

"You drink to be drunk, don't you?" Yeah, that is the point :D. Anyway i dont like alkohol. Try to drink until you pass out. I treid it once out of curiosity and it's a bad memory. Suddenly I don't remember what's going on, I wake up 4 hours later, all puked and with a nasty feeling in my mouth. I do not recommend it. Check this polish guy with 1 liter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYulmICresmopqc. Just don't fallow him! Your 100 millimeters is nothing for him xD

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

I've never been drunk, it's possible ;-)

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

I live in Poland and I never drunk vodka.

[@kensolojapa]

Really?!😂

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

@@kensolojapa Yeah, that's because I don't drink alcohol at all.

[@bigloaf7982]

Vodka or any alcohol is not good. Stay sober all the time.

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

I totally second that! I was never drunk 😊

[@vanpaper7800]

Oryginalnie wódka w tej formie jaka jest pochodzi z Polski

[@kingaszmidt4777]

We do not smell vodka. And it should be very cold. Then it's ok.

[@lonelysoldier17]

I don't like it either :) and I wouldn't drink that much :D maybe i'm Japanese? :P because I'm an introvert too and I don't dance ;) I also don't like parties and I don't understand why people like to get drunk... I don't like to make a fool of myself the way most drunk people do. And of course it doesn't taste good, no alcohol tastes good, some alcoholic drinks are just drinkable but not tasty. Sometimes I like to drink beer because sometimes I want to taste something bitter but of course Cola tastes better! :D

[@takiegowala]

ダメダメダメ！ これはウォッカの飲み方ではありません！ いつものポーランドの家でお酒を飲みましょう！ （自動翻訳が私をばかにしてしまったらごめんなさい）

[@wntkowaniepl6562]

My w Polsce to zaczynamy pić wódkę w wieku 12 lat

[@mayday87]

Porównajcie siebie tą subtelną degustację z chlańskiem Bonusa BGC... XDDDDD

[@emiliarek3785]

Vodka should be very very cold... When is in room temperature is disgusting..

[@kensolojapa]

I didn’t know that 😳

[@OwczarGDA]

@@kensolojapa it's like with warm beer. In case of vodka the aftertaste isn't so bitter and also u have to try other brands - u can really feel they are different. I really recommend drinking it with cranberry juice if u make a drink of it (1/4 or 1/3 vodka and the juice in a glass) u don't feel the vodka at all but it's also misleading (u can get drunk pretty easily cause you drink it like water)

[@kr9035]

You have to taste Polish spirytus lubelski. 95%

[@mareksicinski449]

żubrówka biała isn't the best option tbf

[@da9mi5an61]

I prefer 8-9 beers over vodka

[@konradkuaj79]

You should never try to "taste" vodka. You should just swallow it whole without keeping it in your mouth and then if you need to just wash it down with either juice or cola. For me the best "popita" (something to drink right after vodka) are these dense juices like (you can google "owoce świata tymbark") banana, mango, lime etc. as they have very strong taste that kills vodka. Also some people like it, but me personally I think vodka+something is not a drink and you shouldnt drink it like that. It tastes horrible and there is more to drink. I would much rather drink whiskey + cola than vodka with anything. Next time try polish vodka with some taste, for exmaple raspberry vodka. They are usually 20/30% and often dont require anything to drink after them as they taste quite ok. But the best thing that you just HAVE TO try at some point is homemade alcohol, and it's much much better than anything else (ofc. it has to be done in a good way, but most of the hand made alcohols in Poland that I have tried were accually really good). I know it's already been 7 months since the video, but maybe you still didnt knew that. Also I dont really like clubs and many of my friends dont like it as well, so it's not just you. Take care

[@kporwol]

first of all, if you to drink vodka it MUST be cold, almost frozen, otherwise the aftertaste is disgusting. I do not like "pure vodka" because of the taste, but liquors (nalewka) is a different league on its own. Try proper "Nalewka" ideally homemade you should be surprised

[@Tobi-oi3uf]

Only Poles from big cities go partying and drinking for fun. Others get wasted to forget about their horrible life in small cities

[@kadzidorude6378]

6:34 I have mini electric fan, so easy :) You would lose with me in drinking beer, I promise :D Even if I'm a girl.

[@_kasprrr]

Polish vodka is very tasty. But I more like beer

[@Marine475]

Marketowe wódy smakują jak rozpuszczalnik, powinieneś spróbować dobrego bimberku od kogoś kto się zna na jego robieniu.

[@michalelwartowski3424]

あの困った 頭ですか？,シットと コラ？

[@BettyWood793]

We drink for fun but never alone 😜 I don't like vodka 🤢

[@katieb9292]

I told you this once and I'm gonna repeat- You are Polish now :D You have a strong head for alcohol. And yes- many people drink it just to get wasted, but try Żubrówka with apple juice, and not this one, there's another type with grass inside: it's better in taste LOL

[@kensolojapa]

Oh Polish said I’m strong 😂

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

Guess I’m not Polish…

[@katieb9292]

@@amadeosendiulo2137 if you can say Grzegorz Brzęczyszczykiewicz, like Ken - then you are :D

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

@@katieb9292 I can but I don't drink alcohol.

[@katieb9292]

@@amadeosendiulo2137 fair enough :)

[@maksszmyt6582]

Finlandia vodka is superior to all

[@slavicdrill3211]

yea its really good

[@knightartorias3201]

3:36 nooo you can't mix it! You drink vodka and after a second you drink coke or juice or whatever. It's just better

[@Chrzanof]

why not?

[@Nostrama]

turbocola

[@dominika7100]

Dzieło

[@slavicdrill3211]

its boring to drink at home

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

It's bad to drink alcohol.

[@slavicdrill3211]

@@amadeosendiulo2137 its bad to smoke marihuana.

[@pablo_116]

XD

[@jerrypawlak2396]

Japanise Tries polish vodka, .... and of course he chose the worst one avilable. If you want to try good traditional polish vodkas look for 'Okovita' in liquor stores, or if you want flavored ones go for 'nalewka' those are protected products so you will get good quality and real taste not mass produced like this trash in common bottles.

[@jerrypawlak2396]

Also seeing your 'advokat candy' reaction ... i think you should try advokat liqour ;)

[@kotlucjusz906]

coooo? why ?? no! this is crap vodka! try proper good stuff like a Belvedere, U'luvką, Pravda or so.

[@wp5471]

Małpka - szczepionka doustna na COVID19

[@Megaranika]

ウォッカは飲まなくてもええ、日本人にはきつすぎる

[@pathfinderpolska]

We dont drink vodka anymore because it is the russians invention. Try polish drinking miód, cider or good lager beer from Tyskie

[@kensolojapa]

Oh really 😳

[@mrberoast5339]

@@kensolojapa no

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

I really like miód... I mean regular honey, not the alcohol drink.