Gin is a type of alcoholic beverage that derives its flavour mainly from Juniper berries. Interestingly enough, most people will confidently say Gin is one of England’s national spirits. Majority of the Gin found today trace back their origins to the United Kingdom, so it can be easy to confuse that Gin originated from there. However, it was first discovered…
Palinka is a unique drink in itself but it becomes even more unique when one learns about how it is made and what special methods are usually applied to get the most out of this special spirit. One thing is for sure: palinka production is not an easy process either one makes it at home or in factories. Palinka factories –…
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…
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…
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…
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!
The history of our distillery goes back to 1982 when I was selected from among a dozen applicants in my home town of Tiszaföldvár to head up the “Grand Distillery” of the county. At the time the city had a total of 9 distilleries. Fighting for the trust of customers, I found myself so engrossed in work that after regularly…
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…
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…