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  Why Is Pálinka Only Produced in Hungary?

  FAQ

  Hungary is recognized by official E.U. regulations as the only specific and protected geographical region to use the name pálinka. True pálinka can therefore only come from Hungary and it must be made only with fruits native to, and harvested from, this extremely fertile part of Europe, called the Carpathian Basin. Read more
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  The 2022 Pálinka of the Nation Awarded

  News & Events

  Lunczer Pálinkaház won the Ministry of Agriculture Pálinka of the Year Award. Lunczer is a family distillery established in the year of the 1st National Pálinka Excellence Programme Read more
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  Can You Make Cocktails with Pálinka?

  Coctails

  Yes, you can. Pálinka cocktails are becoming more and more popular. And many modern distilleries are now creating great cocktail recipes using their own products. Read more
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  Hungarian Companies at the 2022 World Food Summit

  News & Events

  The Hungarian Food Business Program was presented by thirty-two Hungarian food manufacturing companies at the joint stand organized by the Agricultural Marketing Centre. Read more
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  What Makes the Fruit In Hungary So Special?

  FAQ

  Fruit is extremely important in making pálinka because the fruit – as the only ingredient - determines the quality of this spirit. And growing whatever fruit variety used for pálinka to its optimum flavor and richness involves the trifecta of growing it in special soil, with the right amount of sunlight and the unique ground water in the Carpathian Basin, which comprises most of Hungary Read more
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  How Is The Soil in Hungary Special?

  FAQ

  Hungary has special black soils, which have not only played a significant role in the country’s history but also in the making of pálinka. The Pannonian Sea existed for millions of years and because of this, about 1/2 miles of marine sediment was deposited throughout the ages in the Pannonian Basin. Read more
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  How is the Sunlight Special for Fruit in Hungary?

  Articles

  The Carpathian Basin lies an precise area with ideal environmental conditions for the development of pálinka fruits. Sunlight is an important part of growing the perfect fruit. Read more
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  How Old is Pálinka Making?

  FAQ

  The first records of the Hungarian spirit pálinka date back to the year 1330. The use of wheat in making spirits was completely banned in 1459 by King Matthias. Read more
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  How Much Fruit Is Used To Make Pálinka?

  FAQ

  A lot. Seriously... a lot of fruit! One other incomparable attribute of real pálinka – besides the fact that it’s made out of pure fruit – is the sheer amount of fruit that is used to create it. Read more
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  Quince Pálinka of Madaras Becomes Protected by the E.U.

  News & Events

  The new regulation of the European Commission, published on September 21, 2021, declares Quince pálinka of Madaras a protected name. With this, the number of pálinka types with additional Protection of Geographic Location increased to twelve. Read more