Pálinka is the national brandy of Hungary, made exlusively from fruits (plum, apricot, strawberry, elderberry, apple, pear, etc) and considered to be a medicine from the fourteenth century.
Plum Pálinka from Hungary - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Pálinka from Hungary
According to the regulation of the European Union (order 1-3-1576/89, 1 July 2002.), an alcoholic beverage may be called pálinka if:
- it is made exclusively from fruits, herbs or pomace indigenous to the Carpathian Basin region,
- is free of additional ingredients or additives,
- is grown, distilled and bottled in Hungary,
- its alcohol content is between 37.5% and 86% ABV
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Pálinka history
Pálinka was referred as „Aqua vitae reginae Hungariae” by the King Charles I of Hungary and had its use in medicine, as both the king and the queen suffered from arthritis. In the 15th century, there were several places in Hungary – including Bártfa (Bardejov) – where pálinka (égettbor) was prepared in breweries.
By the 18th century, there were far more distilleries in Transylvania than breweries. Private distilleries and factories started to appear towards the end of the eighteenth century.
In Hungary, pálinka has an important role in family celebrations and social occasions. A widely-used Hungarian greeting is „Pálinkás jó reggelt!” meaning „Good morning with pálinka!„.
Pálinka consumption
Pálinka is best consumed at 18-20 °C. This is the temperature where the smells and tastes of the fruit can be best enjoyed. If served too cold, the smell and the taste will be difficult to notice.
Another important factor of the pálinka consumption is the type and form of the glass as it has a big influence on the drinking experience. The ideal shaped glass has a tulip form: wide bottom and narrow neck which leads the smell to the nose. The concentration of the smell will be more intensive, as the relatively big surface at the bottom will bemagnified by the narrow neck.
Preparation of Pálinka
The most popular pálinkas of Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra are made from apricots, pears, apples and plums. Our more special palinka types are made of sweet and sour cherries, elderberries, strawberries and grapes. As quality of pálinka is largely influenced by the quality of the fruits used, Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra chooses good quality fruits with a rich taste.
Pálinka preparation - fruit, destillation, bottleing - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
The first step in the production process is the preparation of the fruit mash which is followed by the fermentation in an anaerobic environment. for 10-15 days. The third step in the production process is the distillation in a column still.
Demeter Pálinka
Demeter Pálinka Manufactúra distilles truly unique and world-class pálinka in Ibrány, a couple minutes away from the famous Tokaj Wine Region. We have chosen our name after Démétér, the antique greek goddess, who brought and makes ripe all the fruits of the Earth.
Please take a look at our Pálinka types and write us if you would like to taste any of these really fantastic fruit essences: info AT demeterpalinka.hu.
Apple pálinka
Distilled from the symbol of fertility and wholeness, our apple pálinka brings the luscious tastes of the Golden Delicious apple into your mouth.
Apple pálinka - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Pear pálinka
The Pear Pálinka made of scented, racy pears of Bodrogköz brings not only the aroma of its fruits but also the qualities of health and luck.
Pear pálinka - Demeter Pálinka manufaktúra
William’s Pear pálinka
The easily evaporating noble aroma of red William’s pear is stored in this Pear Pálinka of Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra.
William's Pear Pálinka - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Pear, Apple, Williams Pear - Demeter Gooddess - Demeter Pálinka manufaktúra
Apricot pálinka
The most famous pálinka of Hungary – distilled by Demeter – calls back not only the best apricot type of the Carpathian Basin but also the female energy of the Earth.
Apricot Pálinka - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Apricot Pálinka - Demeter Goddess - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Elderberry Pálinka
According to the ancient tradition, each and every pálinka is a medicine but the Elderberry Pálinka especially helps to your body to get back into harmony.
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Elderberry Pálinka - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Strawberry Pálinka
A real pálinka speciality to preserve the qualities of the odorous strawberry which symbolises Mother of Jesus – ripening and blossoming at the same time.
Strawberry pálinka - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
- Strawberry and Elderberry Pálinka – Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Sweet Cherry Pálinka
We hope to show you how the kiss of eternity tastes in your mouth sipping this Sweet Cherry Pálinka.
Sweet Cherry Pálinka - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Sour Cherry Pálinka
Only the best quality sour cherries are distilled in this Pálinka Speciality which is propsed to drink by couples of fulfilled love.
Sour Cherry Pálinka - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Cherry and Sour Cherry Pálinka - Demeter Goddess
Plum pálinka
One of the traditional types of fruit brandy are made of the most up-to-date CARL Artisan Destillary System in order to give you the fullest taste possible.
Plum Pálinka - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Plum Pálinka - Demeter Goddess
Muscat Grape Pálinka
Peculiar experience to sip this grape pálinka made of fruits of the most famous Tokaj Wine Region.
Grape Pálinka - Demeter Pálinka Manufaktúra
Grape Pálinka - Demeter Goddess
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