Every nation has its own national spirit: Greeks prefer ouzo, Scots prefer Whisky, in Mexico people prefer tequila and in Hungary people drink palinka. The reason why many people love palinka is simple: it is a unique, strong and fruity spirit. Palinka is a national drink of Hungary but recently it has gained popularity over […]
Szicsek Palinka: Acknowledgements and the Future
The history Szicsek Palinka Distillery goes back to over 30 years, and officially it was founded in 1988. The distillery and all the professionals are dedicated to preserve the uniqueness of the signature drink of Hungary. The passion for palinka is still present and hopefully, it will be the driving force in the future too, since palinka is becoming more […]
Palinka festivals and contests
Palinka is part of the cultural heritage of Hungary and some say that palinka is as unique as the Hungarian language itself. This is why palinka – after the suggestion of the Palinka National Council – became part of an elite circle of products called Hungaricums in March 2013. According to the Hugaricum Committee a […]
Palinka and chocolate
Palinka and other kinds of beverages are the same for adults as chocolate for children. But if you think about it, it is easy to find out that the combination of alcohol and chocolate can be out of this world. It is not a coincidence that tens of thousands of people and looking for alcohol […]
Palinka consumption guide
Palinka means the same in Hungary as whiskey in Scotland. It is considered to be one of the most famous and widely consumed alcoholic drinks among Hungarians. It is even more popular in the countryside where many people produce home-made palinka in home distilleries. It is important to know that quality palinka is made of […]