47. The Starka opportunity: buying a piece of Polish spirits history

Podcast: The Spirits Business Podcast · The Spirits Business

Opublikowano: 2026-09-14

What if one of Poland’s most historic spirits could be on the brink of a new beginning? Starka is a centuries-old rye vodka-based spirit, aged in oak for years – and sometimes decades – creating something that sits intriguingly between vodka and whisky. And now, its historic distillery in Szczecin is up for sale. So, what makes Starka so unique, what potential lies in its extraordinary stocks and heritage, and what might its next chapter look like? In today’s podcast episode, I’m joined by David Lesperance to find out more about Starka, learn about the sale proces...