J.A.Baczewski Whisky 1782 43% 70cl

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Palate: Quite a thin mouthfeel, but not watery. A good spice hit on the chest upon the first sip, but that’s where it ends. The honey remains, as does the fruit and sugar. There’s more malt on the palate, along with cinnamon, ginger bread and lemon curd. There’s a buyer note towards the finish that I’m not a fan of, similar to bitter coffee, that’s a little cloying.

J.A. Baczewski Monopolowa began life as a Poland-based company – hence, the name translating to “monopoly” in Polish – but long ago was taken over by Austrian interests and, in fact, promotes itself as the “the purveyor to the Imperial Austrian and Royal Hungarian Court since 1810” on the label and is mostly known for their other products, primarily their vodka. J.A. Baczewski Monopolowa Whisky 1782 is purported to be an original blend of whiskies aged in oak casks for an undetermined amount of years – and based on WC’s tasting, that number likely is not too high – that was bottled at 43% alcohol by volume [86 proof].The World War II era was tumultuous. With the onset of the Polish Defensive War in 1939, the Luftwaffe bombed the factory. Subsequently, post the Soviet Union's occupation of the city, the remnants of this iconic distillery were razed, and replaced by an emery paper factory. Yet, the legacy of Baczewski persisted. Writers, poets, and the general populace revered the brand, with its spirits remaining coveted commodities even three decades post-war. The Ambra Group, together with the JA Baczewski brand, restores the tradition of pre-war whiskey. The group introduced JA Baczewski whiskey to the market, announcing that it sees great potential in it. Upon being released from its whisky cap, J.A. Baczewski Monopolowa 1782 brazenly assaults the nose with immediate and strong medicinal, somewhat peaty, aroma flows that never really settle down over time and exposure to air while resting in a glass. However, what begins rather harshly, is not followed up in the taste buds where J.A. Baczewski Monopolowa Whisky 1782 is much smoother than anticipated [by the aroma, anyway] and eventually gives way to notes of oak and perhaps a hint of honey, depending upon an individual’s taste buds. Essentially, J.A. Baczewski Monopolowa Whisky 1782 has more bark [aroma] than bite [taste] – but that is a good thing. Post Józef Adam's demise in 1911, the company transitioned to his sons, Leopold and Henryk. While the former focussed on production, the latter propelled the brand through aggressive marketing. By the time Poland achieved independence in 1918, "Baczewski" had become synonymous with "vodka". No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service.

In the aftermath of World War II, the Baczewski name saw a resurgence. Eduard Gessler of the "Altvater Gessler" company in Vienna, related to the Baczewski lineage, reclaimed the J. A. Baczewski brand. Operating out of Vienna, the rejuvenated company, known as "Altvater Gessler - J. A. Baczewski", maintained its unwavering commitment to quality spirits. Their presence was notably felt during the International World Fair in Chicago in 1950, where they represented the Austrian liquor industry.Established in the late 18th century, J. A. Baczewski stands as a testament to Poland's rich history of spirit production. Situated in Lwów, now known as Lviv in Ukraine, the company became an embodiment of Polish craftsmanship in creating fine spirits. Its prominence grew such that by 1939, its products were among the two most sought-after Polish export goods. We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Further, we reserve the right to modify, change, discontinue the Service, add or remove features, update the Service, change its appearance, temporarily and permanently, at any time, in whole or any part thereof. Without prejudice to the section Liability below, the Service may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance, updates, etc. We shall make reasonable efforts to inform you of any unavailability due to maintenance or updates.

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