Tadeusz dorda biography of barack

Vodka has often gotten the short end of the stick within the spirits industry, often sidelined for spirits with more complex and distinctly diverse flavor profiles. But Polish native Tadeusz (Tad) Dorda, founder of Chopin Vodka, has dedicated his life to changing the perception of vodka worldwide by shifting the conversation and talking about its true intricacies.

Often nicknamed “the grandfather” of vodka, Dorda is largely credited with creating the first super-premium vodka.

Today, Chopin is renowned for its portfolio of three single-ingredient (potato, rye, and wheat) vodkas alongside Chopin Family Reserve, aged in 50-year-old Polish oak barrels. “Each spirit has a distinct flavor profile, mouthfeel, and occasion,” says Dorda, He finds that vodka carries the authentic flavor of his Polish heritage — in fact, his potato distillation has received some of the world’s highest accolades for potato-based vodka including double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition