Chopin Vodka wins IWSC 2025 Vodka Producer Trophy

Chopin Vodka has claimed the IWSC’s 2025 Vodka Producer Trophy, one of the most prestigious awards in global spirits, celebrating three decades of family-owned excellence in premium Polish vodka. 

In an industry increasingly dominated by corporate consolidation, Chopin Vodka represents something rare: independence with purpose. Founded by Tad Dorda in the 1990s to catalyse the premium vodka category, this family-owned Polish distillery continues operating from 19th-century buildings where tradition meets innovation. 

What distinguishes Chopin is its complete control over production. They remain one of the last vodka brands worldwide to own their distillery and produce spirits from locally sourced raw ingredients. Estate-grown potatoes arrive from generational farmers who grow without chemicals or pesticides, whilst unfermented potato mash returns to feed their livestock - creating a closed-loop system that minimises waste. 

IWSC Judging Committee member David T. Smith praised their consistency: "Chopin's liquids have been consistently fantastic. They're getting more into raw materials and fermentation, and that's been pretty cool to see."

Their commitment extends beyond production methods. Natural capacity limitations ensure small-batch quality whilst solar energy helps power operations. Water management minimises environmental impact, and their historic distillery welcomes visitors to experience Polish vodka heritage firsthand. 

After 30 years of Tad Dorda's mission to change global vodka perceptions "interview by interview, event by event, story after story," this trophy validates their farm-to-bottle philosophy.

In a category often defined by marketing over craft, Chopin proves that family ownership, traditional techniques and premium positioning create something genuinely distinctive - and delicious. 

Congratulations to Chopin Vodka.