Turówka foresta (Bison Grass) was considered an aphrodisiac, as it was credited as the source of strength and energy for the European bison.
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Gonzalo Romero S.
@gorosacigar
It all began in the 15th century, in the Bialowieza primeval forest (northeastern Poland). There, a fresh green grass grows wild, and according to the nobles of the era, its consumption by the region’s bison was the source of their legendary strength and energy.
Consequently, in an effort to obtain these same benefits and aphrodisiac properties, they began placing a blade or strand of this grass into the alcohol they consumed.
Bison grass is distinguished by being a plant between 40 and 60 cm tall, with an aroma of fresh hay and coumarin –a substance that leaves a white powder on the leaves, visible to the naked eye. The notes contributed by this plant allow for the creation of a unique vodka.
Today, bison grass is sourced from the Bialowieza forest, considered one of the last remaining primeval forests that covered Europe thousands of years ago. As it is a protected forest ecosystem, a special permit is required to harvest the grass –a process carried out 100 percent by hand from June to October each year.
Once harvested, the plant is dried with heat in wooden rooms (the specific wood type is undisclosed). Subsequently, it undergoes two maceration processes –one aqueous and one alcoholic. Under strictly controlled conditions, the proper essence is obtained to proceed with curing and filtering before being blended with the vodka.
Time, tradition, and respect have been the principles that make Zubrowka special.
With 40 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) and no declared age, we find a light green liquid to the eye. On the nose, there are floral notes, vanilla, and lavender. On the palate, herbal notes, vanilla, and spices (clove) emerge, with a flavor that transports you to the virgin forest.
By choosing to drink Zubrowka, you will have a unique sensory experience that begins by looking at the bottle and finding a blade of bison grass inside.
The recommendation is to drink it very cold, neat, or with a slice of green apple, always following the tradition of sharing… Enjoy!
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