I’m a huge believer in Polish vodka. I’ve written consistently that if given the choice I’d take a bottle of Polish vodka over their Russian counterparts, both for the quality of the liquid and from a price comparison standpoint.

Don’t get me wrong, Russian vodka is fantastic, but I love the commitment Polish producers take to differentiate their expressions from other European peers.

Traditional Polish vodka is famous for its rye distillate – which differs from other notable regions. France’s best vodka – Grey Goose Vodka and Ciroc Vodka for example – is made from grapes, while Russian Standard or Stolichnaya is crafted from wheat.

There are some truly exceptional Polish vodka brands that you can purchase for well under the $20 price point, while others offer interesting production methods and distillation processes.

Check out the following collection of the 14 best Polish vodkas to try and see for yourself!

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1. Chopin Potato Vodka

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Chopin Potato Vodka is the world’s most awarded potato vodka distilled at Polmos Siedlce distillery.

Its unique, creamy mouthfeel belies its crisp aftertaste and the notes of nuts, black pepper, and fragrant flower flavors give this Polish vodka a more full-bodied flavor and creamier mouthfeel than the other almost neutral vodka spirits in the market.

Chopin vodka also has rye vodka, wheat vodka, and a premium Family Reserve variety that is the best vodka for sipping chilled. Use Chopin Potato vodka in a simple vodka martini, Bloody Mary, or Moscow mule, or drink it over ice or with fruit juice.

2. Belvedere Single Estate Rye Smogory Forest Vodka

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Belvedere Single Estate Rye Vodka Smogory Forest (and its fellow rye vodka grain to glass expression Lake Bartezek) is the new school of Polish vodka production, distilled with local personality with an emphasis on crafting distinct regional alcohol.