Chopin Potato Vodka
Chopin Potato Vodka is the original Chopin expression — an 80-proof (40% ABV), 750mL vodka distilled four times from 100% Stobrawa-variety potatoes grown near the family's Krzesk distillery in eastern Poland. Introduced in 1992, it takes roughly 40 potatoes (about 3 kg) to fill a single bottle, and the farm-to-bottle process runs six months or more. It is the fullest-bodied of the three single-ingredient Chopins and the one that built the brand's name. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Ingredient: 100% Stobrawa potatoes — ~40 potatoes per bottle
- Distillation: 4x distilled in the distillery's original copper column
- Origin: Krzesk, Podlasie, eastern Poland — the original 1992 expression
- Recognition: Double Gold + 3 Golds + 2 Silvers, 2006–2011 SFWSC; Gold, Best of Category, 2014 LA Spirits Competition
The Vodka That Started It All
Before Chopin, potato vodka was a curiosity; after the 1992 launch of Chopin Potato, it was a category. The Dorda family ferments Stobrawa potatoes — a starchy variety grown within about 18 miles of the distillery — and distills the mash four times in the original copper column, blending with purified artesian well water and nothing else: potatoes, water, yeast. No artificial ingredients, ever. The result is a vodka with genuine texture and weight, repeatedly decorated at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition from 2006–2011 and at the 2014 Los Angeles Spirits Competition. Among premium vodkas, the potato remains the connoisseur's pick of the trio.
Tasting Notes
Clean and earthy on the nose — fresh potato skin, white pepper, and a mineral edge. The palate is creamy and full-bodied with subtle sweetness, green apple, and a peppery lift, finishing long and warming with a pleasant oily texture.
How to Enjoy
Serve freezer-cold and neat in small pours — this is the classic Polish serve. Its body stands up to bold pairings: smoked salmon, pickled herring, cured meats, or hearty stews.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many potatoes are in a bottle of Chopin Potato Vodka?
About 40 Stobrawa potatoes (roughly 3 kg) go into each 750mL bottle, per the US importer's sales sheet.
Is potato vodka gluten-free?
Yes — it is made from potatoes rather than grain, and distillation removes gluten proteins regardless.
What awards has Chopin Potato won?
One Double Gold, three Golds, and two Silvers at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2006–2011), plus Gold and Best of Category at the 2014 Los Angeles Spirits Competition.
How is it different from Chopin Wheat and Rye?
Each is a single-ingredient vodka; the potato is the fullest-bodied and most textured of the three, the wheat the lightest and sweetest.
Explore the Chopin single-ingredient range and our complete vodka collection. The original is still the benchmark — order Chopin Potato Vodka online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.