Siwucha () is an incompletely
rectified vodka (
raw vodka
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) from
Poland. The name derives from the ''siwy'' (ash grey) color of the liquid due to
Tyndall effect of the
colloid emulsion of residual
fusel oil.
History
Siwucha is one of the generic Slavic words for a
moonshine
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. In
Polish it denotes a
home-brew
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vodka or
rotgut used for its preparation. The
Russian term ''сивуха'' denotes also its poor quality and is used like "fusel" in "fusel oil" (сивушные масла).
The name was first used as a vodka brand in
Warsaw shortly before
World War I. It was in production by various distilleries in Poland during the
interbellum. After the
World War II all distilleries were
nationalised
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and its production was halted.
In 1995 the
Polmos distillery in
Zielona Góra reintroduced it as a way to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the company's foundation.
It is sold in 0.5 litre bottles,
cork
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ed and sealed with
sealing wax.
Technology
The vodka is composed of a mixture of two rectified grain spirits. The mixture is then seasoned in oak barrels and a scent of forest fruit flavour is added.
References
See also
*
Moonshine
Moonshine is high-proof liquor that is usually produced illegally. The name was derived from a tradition of creating the alcohol during the nighttime, thereby avoiding detection. In the first decades of the 21st century, commercial dist ...
*
Polish moonshine
*
Vodka
Polish vodkas
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