Tommy Maaltman goes to Krakow, Poland and has a brief fling with Aqua Vitae's Eastern European cousin Vodka

Tommy Maaltman is a non discriminating, equal opportunity, affirmative action imbiber of spirits. So, I was excited to sample numerous expressions of Vodka while visiting Krakow, Poland with the traveling Bros, i.e., the Maaltmen. The dreary ovecast sky, depressed economy , worst health care system in Europe, Zombie like expressionless people, close proximity to Auschwitz, lasting effects of Communism, and Poland's history of being mercilessly crushed by uber powers, i.e., Naziism and Bolshivism made for some downer days. But fortunately after a day of sightseeing the boys returned to our Bed and Breakfast, The CrakowHouse, to lift our spirits with spirits. While in Poland you drink, what else?, Vodka! Pronounced, Wodka. Attention tommymaaltman.blogspot.com followers (another shameless plug) forget about Grey Goose, Belvedere, Absolute, Ketel One, etc., etc., etc. For 30 Zlotych (10 US Dollars) you can get 750 ml of Sobieski, named after the famous Polish King and war hero of the Seige of Vienna. Never mind descriptive adjectives such as peaty, smoky, phenol, floral and fruity. Vodka smells and tastes like rubbing alcohol. Add the adjective smooth, and you are good to go. I liked it and so far I haven't gone blind!!! Slainte, Tommy Maaltman