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Palinka is an inevitable part of Hungarian culture and gastronomy that deserved its place among the most popular alcoholic drinks. Palinka as a Hungaricum has also become very popular among tourists who visit Hungary. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is made from 100 % fruit and the climate is very optimal in Hungary – especially on the Great Hungarian Plain – for growing high…

The special geographic features of the Carpathian Basin have already been recognized by Plinius. In the Historia Naturalis (Caius Plinius Secundus Maior, Historia Naturalis, 77), this region was called “Fruitful Pannonia”, which basically means “where fruit grow”. The geographic features of Hungary make the Hungarian soil very suitable for fruit production and the flavor and fragrance of the fruit are…

It is cool to drink palinka as a shot! But what if you want to make it more interesting? Our Palinka Long-drink idea-sheets are just the beginning. Your creativity has no limit! Let’s start mixing longdrinks!

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 high-quality fruit but it is…

Liquor vs. liqueur? – This is the question. Many people usually use the word liquor and spirit interchangeably. Liquor is an essential alcoholic beverage. Others refer to it as distilled or – in other words – spirited beverage. The word distilled refers to the distillation process used to produce mainly alcoholic drinks. In other countries, for instance, in India or…

Have you ever wondered why some many people love palinka all around the world? It is not easy to answer such questions but one thing is for sure: palinka or in other words, fruit brandy is an all time favourite among consumers for whom quality and 100% fruit content is extremely important. Some say that anyone can make palinka at…

Palinka is a strong alcoholic beverage and it is known as the ’national spirit of Hungary’. In addition to famous Hungarian wines, palinka has also managed to achieve great popularity inside and outside the borders of Hungary. According to the decision of the European Union, officially, the name ‘pálinka’ can only be used by Hungary. Over the past few years, palinka has…

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 and more popular all around…

Plum is one of the most popular fruits when it comes to palinka production. But did you know that plum has even more to offer? This versatile fruit has a huge potential as a cooking ingredient in the kitchen. As we all know, good, hiqh-quality plum does not need ’advertisement’ but in this article we would like to highlight the…