Anyone who doesn’t taste authentic pálinka when in Hungary, misses out on a truly Hungarian experience. And those who haven’t tried the superb products of Agárdi Pálinkafőzde… well, they miss out on something special too. Here, in the third part of our pálinka series, we try to find out what makes the products of Agárdi Pálinkafőzde so exclusive.
Agárdi Pálinkafőzde was founded in 2002 with the intention of revolutionizing the pálinka market by launching the traditional spirit with a somewhat new content. The initiative was first greeted with disapproval by the industry and consumers, with curiosity and a touch of incomprehension. However, success speaks for itself: Agárdi Pálinkafőzde has become a standard-setting brand, guaranteeing top quality.
Production at Agárdi Pálinkafőzde is built on the long traditions of pálinka preparation while using the most advanced technology. It is supervised by Tibor Vértes, whose work was acknowledged with several international awards even before the establishment of Agárdi Pálinkafőzde. In 2002, his pálinka won the highest award, ‘Pálinka of the Year’ at Destillata, the prestigious international distillate competition.
The distillery’s success lies in that quality is put before quantity, which is also mirrored by the fact that every product comes in serial-numbered bottles. It is hardly an exaggeration that every drop of pálinka made here is given special attention, almost maternal care. The result? Precious jewels.
The secret of good pálinka is using top-quality fruit and employing the most modern fermentation and distillation techniques. That is why Agárdi Pálinkafőzde’s fine fruit spirits are created from first-rate, fresh and ripe fruits and without any synthetic additives. The “no additive principle” applies to every product, even those not made of fruit.
During the distillation process, the full flavor and scent of the fruit is preserved so that the end product is crystal pure pálinka with a rich bouquet and a fresh round taste. Without a doubt, Agárdi pálinkas are delicate, elegant and of the highest quality.
For your chance to win a bottle of exquisite Agárdi pálinka, answer the following questions:
1. When did Agárdi Pálinkafőzde open?
2. Where is Agárd?
3. Name two fruits that pálinka can be made of.
Answers to editorial@funzine.hu by December 10th.
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