Soplica Cherry Vodka 750ML is a 40% ABV Polish flavored vodka distilled from golden rye and wheat, then infused with fully ripened sour cherries. This expression earned a Gold Medal at the 2025 London Spirits Competition and a Gold Medal at the 2025 IWSC, recognizing its vibrant fruit character and clean, well-balanced profile.Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 Proof) | Origin: Łańcut, Southeastern Poland | Flavored Vodka | Distillery: Polmos ŁańcutProduction & HeritageSoplica is produced at Polmos Łańcut, one of Poland's established distilleries located in the town of Łańcut in southeastern Poland. The base spirit is distilled from a mashbill of golden rye and wheat through a four-column distillation process, then filtered with active carbon for purity before the cherry infusion. The cherry component relies on sun-ripened sour cherries subjected to a long maturation period, which draws out a distinctive cherry-stone note and preserves the natural fruit brightness without cloying sweetness.Tasting NotesAroma: Ripe sour cherry arrives first, followed by layers of red berry jam, a subtle almond quality, and a thread of citrus zest. The nose is bold and inviting, with the cherry-stone character giving it unexpected depth.Taste: The entry is juicy and immediate — concentrated cherry and cranberry tones that lean toward amarena rather than candy. Mid-palate, a gentle sweetness is tempered by soft spice from the rye base, creating a well-balanced interplay between fruit and grain. The texture is velvety and smooth throughout.Finish: Clean and refreshing, with lingering cherry brightness that stays natural and vibrant. The finish is moderately long, trailing off with fruit sweetness and the faintest echo of cherry stone.How to Drink Soplica CherryChilled and neat is the traditional Polish serve, and at 40% ABV the rye backbone holds up well without dilution. A single large ice cube softens the fruit slightly and extends the finish. Three cocktails that make strong use of this vodka: Cherry Collins: The juicy sour cherry and citrus zest on the nose translate naturally into a Collins build with lemon juice and soda. Polish Cosmopolitan: Swap standard vodka for Soplica Cherry and reduce the cranberry juice — the vodka already supplies that tart red-berry dimension. Cherry Moscow Mule: Ginger beer amplifies the soft spice of the rye base while the cherry infusion adds color and fruit depth beyond a conventional Mule. Best For Introducing friends to quality Polish vodka with an approachable fruit character Building a flavored vodka cocktail menu at home with a spirit that holds its own at full strength Gifting someone who appreciates Eastern European spirits traditions After-dinner sipping chilled, as a lighter alternative to a fruit brandy or digestif Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does Soplica Cherry taste like? It delivers juicy sour cherry and cranberry notes balanced by soft rye spice and a touch of almond, finishing clean and refreshing rather than syrupy sweet. The overall impression is closer to natural amarena cherry than artificial candy.How does Soplica Cherry compare to Cherry Slivovitz? Cherry Slivovitz is a fruit brandy distilled from cherries, while Soplica Cherry starts with a rye-and-wheat grain base and infuses the fruit afterward, resulting in a noticeably smoother, lighter-bodied spirit. Consumers frequently note that Soplica drinks much more smoothly than traditional Slivovitz while still delivering authentic cherry flavor.Is Soplica Cherry good for sipping neat? Yes — at 40% ABV with a velvety texture and balanced sweetness, it drinks comfortably on its own, especially when served chilled in the traditional Polish style.Where is Soplica Cherry made? Soplica Cherry Vodka is produced at the Polmos Łańcut distillery in Łańcut, a town in southeastern Poland known for its distilling heritage. The sour cherries used in the infusion are sun-ripened before undergoing a long maturation process.What foods pair well with Soplica Cherry? Dark chocolate truffles complement the cherry-stone and almond notes. Sharp aged cheddar or Gouda provides a savory counterpoint to the fruit. Polish cheesecake (sernik) echoes the Eastern European provenance. Grilled duck breast works with the tart cherry acidity, and dried fruit and nut boards mirror the spirit's natural fruit-and-almond character.What sizes does Soplica Cherry come in? The standard size widely available is 750ML, which is the expression reviewed here.Is Soplica Cherry worth the price? Soplica Cherry positions as a value-tier flavored vodka that punches well above its price point, evidenced by dual Gold Medals in 2025 international competitions. It delivers genuine fruit complexity and a full 40% ABV where many competitors in the category are lower proof and less balanced.Why Soplica Cherry?Two Gold Medals in a single year — from the London Spirits Competition and the IWSC, both in 2025 — put Soplica Cherry in rare company for a flavored vodka at this price tier. The four-column distilled rye-and-wheat base gives it a structural backbone that most fruit vodkas lack, while the long maceration of sun-ripened sour cherries produces a natural, amarena-like character with a telltale cherry-stone depth. At 40% ABV, it stands at full vodka strength rather than the reduced proof common in the flavored category, making it equally capable neat, over ice, or as a cocktail foundation. For drinkers who want real cherry flavor without sacrificing the integrity of a proper Polish vodka, this expression delivers on both counts.
