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 […]
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Palinka origins and the first palinka
Pálinka has an at least 700-year-old history in Hungary. Interestingly burnt-wine (another expression for pálinka) bottles were found in Hungary and their age dates back to the 13th century and they were of Italian origin. In the next century, doctors in Hungary were also familiar with this “medicinal drink” because pálinka was used as medicine […]
Godalming Christmas Festival & Lights Switch on
On 26th of November we will attend the ‘Godalming Christmas Festival & Lights Switch on’. Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/szicsekpalinka.co.uk
We won the Hungarian Quality Product Award
We won this very special certificate for 6 types of our Palinkas: Premium Jonathan Apple, Premium Irsai Oliver Grape, Premium Quince, Premium Cherry, Premium O-Plum, Premium Gypsy Sour Cherry.