Poland's Biggest Vodka Producer Eyes Bulgaria's Market

Vodka maker Stock Spirits, the British-based firm, which is the biggest vodka producer in Poland and the Czech Republic, plans to enter the Bulgarian market.

Stock Spirits, whose drinks range from high-end Polish vodka Czysta de Luxe to fruit-flavored liqueurs and Spanish brandies, is also considering expansion in Ukraine and Serbia.

The company was established in 2007 when Oaktree merged Czech business stock with its Polish counterpart Polmos Lublin, which the private equity group had acquired a year earlier.

Bulgaria has a total of 85 registered manufacturers of alcohol, and 49 of the companies are allowed to produce vodka, shows a report of the Ministry of Economy, published earlier this year.

Vodka was the best-selling alcoholic drink in the country in 2012, when sales totaled 9.6 million liters.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Polish Supermodel Joanna Krupa A Fan of Sobieski Vodka

As demonstrated in the picture above, Polish supermodel Joanna Krupa is a big fan of Sobieski vodka. And what could be more fitting?

Not only was Krupa born in Warsaw, Poland but she is married to nightclub owner Romain Zago.

Sobieski Vodka is produced in Poland from rye (Dankowski Rye). It is named after Jan III Sobieski, a 17th-century Polish king and military leader. Sobieski has been distilled since 1864. It comes in variety of flavours such as: Original (Red label), Peach, Mandarin, Vanilla, Melon, etc. The red label flavour has 40% ABV.

In the Fall of 2007, Sobieski Vodka was ranked as the #1 vodka by the Beverage Tasting Institute, based on a blind tasting of 108 different vodkas. Proof66.com, which aggregates ratings from the Beverage Testing Institute and other spirit ratings organizations, places Sobieski in the top 90th percentile of all vodkas.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

DQ Vodka Named Luxury Brand of the Year in Poland

DQ Vodka has in the past few years distinguished itself as the upcoming Swedish super premium vodka, renowned for its spectacular taste as well as its groundbreaking packaging and design. And it has done this in fierce competition.

In only a few years vodka has made an amazing transition – from a drink among many others to a luxurious lifestyle product.

"In this vodka revolution, DQ Vodka combines taste and design into one splendid experience. We are therefore immensely proud to receive this award" says Henrik Sjölund, Marketing Executive at DQ Vodka.

DQ Vodka stands for Distilled Quality. This Swedish super premium vodka is truly one of a kind. The bottle’s nine parts are assembled by hand in Sweden. The aluminum rod, placed in the middle of the bottle, is made in the same UK factory that produces Bentley’s coolers – and keeps the vodka cool when you take it out of the freezer. Spring water and winter wheat

The Vodka itself is made from Swedish spring water from Malmköping, combined with the finest winter wheat from local farmers. The taste is smooth and rich, and its aftertaste lingers on the palate.

Today, DQ Vodka is a premier choice among discerning customers in markets such as Russia, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and throughout Eastern Europe.

This year, DQ Vodka has seen its sales skyrocket by more than 700 percent, and next year will be every bit as exciting. In 2014 DQ Vodka makes its way into the super premium segment in select African and Central American markets, starting with a much-anticipated launch in Mexico, says Henrik Sjölund.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Krakow Vodka Festival

Enjoy extensive collection of traditional Polish vodkas during the special vodka tastings every Wednesday!

Best Vodka selection served in a private common area!
Unlimited number of shots until 10 PM!
Dozen of different flavours!
Best Polish guides and all night clubbing!

Don’t think twice – Join the Fun!

Poland is know better for it’s traditional cuisine and best liquors! Don’t miss the chance to have a proper sip of the what we have the best in Poland! We have been running our Tasting Tours long enough to know how to fulfill all your expectations!
Thanks to our Vodka Festival Tour you will have the possibility to taste the best of our "alcohol heritage"! You will try different tastes and types of the best vodka selection you can get for the lowest price! In addition our Polish guide will introduce you to the famous history of the alcohol production and diversity of its types! Don’t hesitate to ask any questions! We will be happy to share our knowledge and experience with you!

… and that’s not all - not at all !!!

Krakow is known for its vibrant nightlife - the center has more bars and clubs per sq. km than any other city in Europe – where else this type of Tasting Tours can be organized?
After the private Vodka Tasting you will be taken with all the group to the best clubs in town and get there for free! We will make sure you hit all the hottest spots for that night!

When: Every Wednesday – All Year Long!
Start: 8:30 p.m.
Price: 50 PLN 
Duration: If you're strong and make it to the last stop, 4+ hours
Meeting point: Cracow City Tours' office; Floriańska 44 Street at 08:15

Price includes:
English speaking guide(s)
welcome shots for the very beginning
60 minutes of free shots served in a private area
clubbing in the best clubs with no entrance fee

Additional information:
In case of overdose or aggressive behavior during the person will be excluded from the rest of the pub crawl without money refund.
Dresscode (no sports clothes) essential for the clubs.
For all Tasting Tours you must be over 18 years old.

Tickets are available in CRACOW CITY TOURS' offices, situated on:
a. 2 Matejki Square - next to the Barbakan
b. 44 Floriańska St. - next to the St. Florian's Gate

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.