Vodka And Okowita Distillery Tour And Tasting Near Gdansk

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Host Bio: Magda is a third-generation Podole Wielkie employee, passionate about sharing her love for okowita, a premium spirit made from a unique blend of potatoes grown in the Podole region of Poland. She has always felt like part of the distillery, as her grandfather, mother, and father have all worked or still work here. At one of the last remaining okowita distilleries in the country, Magda shares the process and traditions surrounding the making of this unique spirit. The Podole Wielkie distillery is 100km (1.5 hour) drive from Gdańsk. Podole Wielkie is a place where the story begins with grain and ends with bottles that make their way to store shelves and the finest restaurants in Poland. Magda loves her job because she gets to share her passion for the history and people of the distillery as well as the spirits with people from around the world. She is keen to revive the tradition of okowitas, a spirit enjoyed by Polish people even before vodka was invented. Distillery Tour & Tasting: This is a private, guided 1.5-hour farm and working distillery tour at one of the last remaining okowita distilleries in Poland. At this 170-year-old Pomeranian Distillery, you will learn about the artisanal production of Polish vodkas and okowitas (Polish for aquavita). Learn about the difference between an agricultural distillery and a craft distillery, how artisanal spirits are made, and the difference between vodka and spirit. In addition to understanding the philosophy of “From field to bottle” and hearing how every bottle has a story, you will taste two okowitas (from a choice of 4) and 1-2 vodkas (from a choice of 4). Your okowitas and vodka will be paired with finger foods. This is a unique opportunity to explore a working distillery and immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Poland.