Episode 63: Żubrówka Bison Grass Vodka

Episode 63 features Żubrówka, a Bison Grass flavored vodka from Poland. I ended up with two different bottles. First is Żubrówka brand, 750mL at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it sells for between $25 and $30. Second bottle is Bak's brand of Bison Grass vodka, 750Ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it sells for $21.Enjoy this episode with Żubrówka on ice, or mixed with apple juice.Żubrówka's official website: https://zubrowkawin.co.uk/ Brief Historical Timeline:14th Century - This is when the earliest recipes for Bison Grass vodka originate1920s - The European Bison is near extinction1928 - Żubrówka the modern version and brand is first commercially produced1954 - The FDA in the US bans the chemical substance Coumarin, removing Bison Grass from the US market2003 - Żubrówka label listed by the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approvals (COLA) shows "Neutralized Bison Grass" presumably having removed the Coumarin2010 - Żubrówka returns to the US market 2019 - Sales of 9.7 millions 9 liter equivalent cases Key Cocktails:Żubrówka has a cinnamon flavor component to it, and the most popular way to drink it is with apple juice - resulting in a cocktail that tastes like an apple pie.Apple ZU:50 ml Żubrówka100 ml Apple Juice Squeeze of Lime Juice Pour ingredients over ice in a tall glass, like a Collins glass. Enjoy!References:Wikipedia Article on ŻubrówkaYouTube Video on How It's MadeWikipedia Article on European BisonEater.com Article on Bison Grass VodkaDistillery ProfileCoumarin HistoryLabel Sample from 2003Return to the US Market in 2010Sales Figures from The Drinks BusinessContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur