Not all vodka tastes like regret. At Polish Fest, you can try vodka that's good enough to sip.

German Fest has beer. Irish Fest has whiskey. Festa Italiana can claim wine, and Mexican Fiesta has tequila. What does that leave Polish Fest? Vodka.

Polish Fest has been hosting vodka tastings for more than 10 years. This year, there will be 10 tastings, two of which will be led by Chopin Vodka's owner Tad Dorda and will include a specialty vodka not distributed in the U.S.

Tastings will feature Chopin's potato, rye and wheat vodkas, as well as Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur (made using actual melted chocolate) and Dorda Sea Salt Caramel Liqueur (which uses caramel and sea salt as ingredients). But no, there won't be  marshmallow or cinnamon churro options available. 

"People know very little about vodka. It does get a bad rap," said Dorda. "Obviously you can get good food or you can get exceptional food. The same is true with vodka or any other distilled spirits. It all depends what ingredients you make it out of."

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Chopin makes its vodka from a single ingredient (potato, wheat or rye), much like local craft distilleries like Great Lakes and Central Standard. Dorda said Chopin distinguishes itself by making sure its ingredients are high quality.

"We don’t buy anything from the open market," he said. "We use special potatoes that are grown in this area. We know the farmers, and we know the soil.

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"The other thing with vodka is we don’t rush it," Dorda said. "You have to give them the time. The better the vodka the longer, it's not aged, but it is put in casks and you let the vodka sit and mature. And it becomes much more mellow and more palatable to drink."

Vodka does go well in cocktails, and Dorda said he notices that's how Americans prefer to use the liquor. 

He continued, "But it's also good chilled or you can drink it warm. I'm really putting myself on the line by saying that, but it's really good warm."

And warm it just might be. Polish Fest is going to be hot this year. 

Tickets for the tastings can only be purchased on the festival grounds. Polish Fest officials suggest getting tickets when you arrive because the tastings can fill up. 

IF YOU GO

Regular tastings are $20 in the Chopin Vodka Experience Building

Friday, 7 and 9 p.m.

Saturday, 1, 3, 7 and 9 p.m.

Sunday, 3 and 5 p.m.

Special tastings are $40

Saturday, 5 p.m.

Sunday, 1 p.m.