Flure Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 So, we went for a traditional Polish Ruby Murray on Wednesday night in an establishment just across from our hotel in Warsaw. Surprisingly good Indian grub for a restaurant not in Glasgow. The serving chap gave us a complementary glass of vodka after the meal. Lady Flure, who does not drink vodka, adjudged it to be "rather nice". Upon interrogation, the serving chap explained that it was a vodka-honey-citrus-spice combo. He then recommended a vodka named "Bison Grass" which he told us was very popular and was like "apple pie". I recalled that I had seen such a product in the Executive Lounge in our hotel which, obviously, we had access to. Anyway, I asked for this in the hotel and asked for it to be served with, as advised, apple juice, Friends, this was magnificent. It was like Apple Strudel in a glass. I had several. Next morning, I had a sair heid. I blame the apple. Anyways, we bumped into Jimmy's Lassie and Jimmy's Lassie's Man in Warsaw Airport and I was telling this story. "Oh, aye. Bison Grass? Great stuff", they said. "We drink it frequently". "Frequently", asked I? "Where do you get it"? "ASDA", they said. Nothing's sacred any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Next time your staff are pouring a Mojito, get them to use it. You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Żubrówka is the name. Very nice it is too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antidote Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It's called Zubrowka and it's said that the bison piss on the grass to give its flavour, not the apple strudel mind you ;-) Asda is on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Asda is on the list. Aye, I know. I saw in Morrison's tonight "Smifnoff Apple" vodka. What do we think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antidote Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Aye, I know. I saw in Morrison's tonight "Smifnoff Apple" vodka. What do we think? Go into you local polish shop and ask them. There's even websites out there that'll deliver your order of any vodka you want. Even Amazon! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vodka-Polish-Spirits/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A359903031%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A1063144031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Jim Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Before... Żubrówka is the name. Very nice it is too After? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Aye, I know. I saw in Morrison's tonight "Smifnoff Apple" vodka. What do we think? That you're drinking too much vodka! It has nothing on Żubrówka or Wyborowa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It's called Zubrowka and it's said that the bison piss on the grass to give its flavour, not the apple strudel mind you ;-) Asda is on the list. I think the bison does something a bit more substantial than just piss on the grass. It's not real "bison grass" vodka unless the grass has gone in one end and all the way through and oot the other end. It's basically the bits of grass that the bison can't digest. It gives it a wonderful flavour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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antidote Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) I think the bison does something a bit more substantial than just piss on the grass. It's not real "bison grass" vodka unless the grass has gone in one end and all the way through and oot the other end. It's basically the bits of grass that the bison can't digest. It gives it a wonderful flavour.IT WAS A JOKE!I have no emicoms on my iPad. I think it is simply grass that bison eat there. Along with their vodka I suppose, that was another joke btw. Edited October 19, 2014 by antidote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 IT WAS A JOKE! Your one might have been, mine wisnae. It is how they make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It's braw, sadly reminds me of my mad Polish ex tho. Great ride, beautiful looking lassie, total fkin lunatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antidote Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It's braw, sadly reminds me of my mad Polish ex tho. total fkin lunatic. Doesn't need to be polish to be one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblet Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 It's braw, sadly reminds me of my mad Polish ex tho. Great ride, beautiful looking lassie, total fkin lunatic. you old romantic you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Rampant Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 When I was in Krakow I was informed by the barfolk that the drink is commonly referred to as a Tatanka. Absolutely brilliant stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 When I was in Krakow I was informed by the barfolk that the drink is commonly referred to as a Tatanka. Absolutely brilliant stuff Tatanka is what the Lakota Sioux called Sitting Bull. He was named after the North American bison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonmk Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Got LOADS of Zubrowka here. Frequently out in Poland so pick up a few bottles for Christmas and birthdays etc. it's very very cheap over there. The Bison Grass goes down well with Apple juice. My brother in law, always drives over and brings back cigarettes and vodka to supplement his journey as it saves him fortunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Rampant Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Tatanka is what the Lakota Sioux called Sitting Bull. He was named after the North American bison. Here was me was hoping it was after the 90's WWF wrestler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peever1745 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I think you'll get it in Tesco as well Flure.It is rather spiffing stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 A Polish guy that works for my brother gave me a couple of bottles of that a year or so back, they come in a tin container (or at least these ones don't). Not really a vodka drinker, and to be honest I had forgotten all about them, but may have to give Flure's recommendation a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Can I have a pear cider and a bison grass vodka with apple juice please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Can I have a pear cider and a bison grass vodka with apple juice please. There's two of your five-a-day, right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAM1 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I drank it once when i lived in London - my Polish neighbour introduced me to it. It was so good i ordered a taxi to take me home at 3am one bank holiday weekend He lived at number 9, i lived at number 13 - they were terraced houses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) I drank it once when i lived in London - my Polish neighbour introduced me to it. It was so good i ordered a taxi to take me home at 3am one bank holiday weekend He lived at number 9, i lived at number 13 - they were terraced houses Edited October 20, 2014 by Mindimoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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