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How to store palinka?

How to store palinka?

It is not a coincidence that the Hungarian ‘firewater’ or palinka has managed to become more and more famous not only in Hungary but around the world as well. The reason for that is simple: this unique, fragrant spirit is made of 100% fruit with the help of special production techniques, which determine the quality and characteristics of the palinka. The quality…

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Our Awards

Our Awards

Szicsek Distillery has been succesful in both national and international Palinka contests. Until 2012 we won: 11 champion awards 59 gold medals 59 silver medals 64 bronze medals In the national Palinka and international distillate competitions in Gyula we have managed to achieve 2 outstanding positions. In 2008 our Bedside Pear Palinka or ‘Palinka in fruit bed ‘ become The…

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All you need to know about Whisky

All you need to know about Whisky

In simple words, whisky is a strong liquor that is distilled from grains and stored in oak casks for years. This process is cold ‘aging’ and this gives Whisky’s unique flavour. The primary ingredients in Whisky are water, grains, and yeast, but that’s just a small picture of the drink. Since this drink managed to become world famous, you will…

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Palinka and Coffee

Palinka and Coffee

Coffee is one of the most widespread and popular drink all around the world. Similarly to Hungarian palinka, it has become more and more popular in the past few decades. Coffee offers many ways for consumption and these ways vary from nation to nation and from continent to continent. People drink coffee with sugar, without sugar, with different kinds of…

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Palinka consumption guide

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 high-quality fruit but it is…

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Palinka cocktails

Palinka cocktails

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…

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Palinka and Grappa

Palinka and Grappa

Grappa is an Italian alcoholic drink, with Italy producing over forty million bottles every year. The name Grappa is protected by the EU since 1989. Meaning, only drinks produced and sourced in Italy can bear the name. The same applies to Palinka too. The main ingredient in Grappa is called pomace. Pomace is a mixture of seeds, grape skins, and…

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