Starka

Stárka is a traditionally spiced grain vodka, which is produced mainly in Poland, Lithuania and Russia.

Production

Stárka is made from rye unrektifiziertem alcohol, which is matured in oak barrels old with small amounts of lime or apple leaves. The manufacturing process is similar to that of whiskey. It sold many types of Stárka, which mainly differ in the length of maturation, which can last from 5 to 50 years. The only manufacturer of Stárka in Poland until the cessation of production in 2010 in the context of insolvency proceedings Polmos Szczecin. The oldest Stárka in his offer is more than 50 years old, and the youngest is 10 years old. Szczecin Stárka contains 50 % alcohol ( exception: 10 years ripened Stárka contained 40 %) and has a sharp, spicy taste and intense aroma. The older they get, the more intense the color.

History

Stárka is known in Poland and Lithuania since at least the 15th century. Traditionally, buried after the birth of a son vodka in an oak barrel and excavated at the wedding of the son again. The production of Stárka in Szczecin began in 1947 and the first half liter five-year Stárka was sold in 1955. A bottle of 50 -year-olds can cost up to 1,700 euros.