🥃 Sobieski Clear Vodka
The base vodka of the Sobieski brand, made from 100% Polish rye and spring water; column distilled; 40% or 37.5% ABV.
Sobieski Clear Vodka is the core, unflavoured vodka of the Sobieski brand. The official website calls it “100% rye”: it is made only from Polish rye. It is bottled in two strengths, 40% and 37.5% ABV. All of the brand's flavoured variants start from this vodka.
According to the official website, the rye is fermented and distilled in Poland by a continuous process in a column roughly 40 metres tall, reaching 96% ABV. It is then filtered, usually through charcoal, and diluted with spring water. Difford's Guide specifies the grain as Dankowskie rye from Mazovia; however, for the British market it names a Lithuanian producer, so check the place of bottling on the label.
Why this matters to you. This is the reference point for comparing Sobieski Grapefruit, Sobieski Vanilla and the other flavoured versions, where flavourings are added to the rye vodka. If you want a classic Polish rye vodka, compare it with Wyborowa and look for the words “Polska Wódka” on the label. The WHO reminds us: there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% or 37.5% ABV (per the official website) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | 100% Polish rye (Difford's Guide specifies Dankowskie rye from Mazovia), spring water |
| Distillation method | continuous, in a column about 40 m tall, to 96% ABV; filtered, usually through charcoal |
| EU category | 15 — vodka |
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Sobieski Clear Vodka → kind of → 🌾 Vodka and grain spirits → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water, 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Sobieski, 🍸 Vodka, 🌾 Vodka and grain spirits
- Similar and different
- 🍸 Polish vodka (Polska Wódka), 🥃 Wyborowa, 🥃 Sobieski Vanilla, 🥃 Sobieski Vanilla, 🥃 Sobieski Grapefruit, 🥃 Sobieski Grapefruit
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Sobieski is made from potatoes?
No. According to the official website and Difford's Guide, the base vodka is made from 100% Polish rye.
What is the strength of Sobieski Clear Vodka?
The official website lists two versions: 40% and 37.5% ABV. Check the label.
How is Sobieski distilled?
Continuously, in a column roughly 40 metres tall, to 96% ABV; then it is filtered and diluted with water.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍸 Polish vodka (Polska Wódka) — Protected EU name since 2003: vodka from alcohol of rye, wheat, barley, oats, triticale or potatoes grown and processed in Poland.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Sobieski Orange · 🥃 Sobieski Raspberry · 🥃 Sobieski Grapefruit · 🥃 Sobieski Vanilla · 🥃 Chopin Potato · 🥃 Chopin Rye
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Sobieski, official site: Clear Vodka (100 % Polish rye, spring water; continuous distillation in a ~40 m column, 96 %; charcoal filtration; 37.5 % and 40 % ABV; bottled in Poland; Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits)
- Difford's Guide: Sobieski Rye Vodka (Dankowski rye from Mazowsze; 40 %; owner Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits)
- The Daily Pour: Sobieski Vodka (40 % ABV; 100 % Polish Dankowski rye; continuous column distillation)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks, Annex I (15 — vodka, 31 — flavoured vodka, min. 37.5 %)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)