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Palinka As Folk Medicine

Palinka As Folk Medicine

e throat, palinka consumption is recommended because it is believed to disinfect and cleanse the airways. Some people use it as pain killer and antispasmodic too. Traditionally in the past, palinka was used to clean the spot of dog or snake bite. Palinka mixed with while lilac was used to fight eye pain. Pouring palinka – or any other alcohol…

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Palinka: at home and abroad

Palinka: at home and abroad

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…

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Hungarian Pálinka

Hungarian Pálinka

Making Hungarian Palinka involves four distinct phases: I. First, the right fruit needs to be selected. Only properly ripe fruit which is rich in aromas can produce good Hungarian Palinka. Once the fruit is selected, it needs to be prepared. Seed is removed from the stone fruits (e.g plum , apricot) in order prevent the cyanide contained in these seeds from ending up…

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What is Palinka: Definition and Versatility

What is Palinka: Definition and Versatility

Palinka, or as it often referred to, the Hungarian Brandy was and still is one of the most famous alcoholic drink in Hungary and it managed to become world famous in the past few years. Although many people think of a lower-quality drink that is distilled at home when they hear the word ‘palinka’, fortunately, this unique drink managed to get rid of this…

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International Wine & Spirit Competition London 2017

International Wine & Spirit Competition London 2017

Szicsek Palinka Distillery won 2 Silver Medals at International Wine & Spirit Competition in London 2017. Our first Spirit Competition and our first silver medals were in the UK. We are happy to announce that two of our products have silver medals. Winning a medal or trophy at the IWSC is a fantastic achievement as the IWSC is the only competition of its kind that conducts full ‘double’ blind…

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