National Pálinkas of Excellence Program

At the opening of the Agárdi Pálinka Distillery in 2002 the founders began the work with the intention to start a new era in the history of Hungarian pálinka by building on the century old tradition and expertise, combining it with the most modern technology. The establishment of Agárd brought a new colour into the domestic pálinka distilleries’ world: a luxury category got introduced to the Hungarian market, targeting the most demanding clientele with the finest self-made pálinka distillates. The Agárdi Manufactory today – as the result of dedicated work and attention to every detail – offers the highest quality spirits in its category. The quality of their fruit pálinkas is acknowledged – beside the feedbacks of their consumers – by several domestic and international awards as well. They believe, that the quality is first and foremost the matter of intent, which is determined by the respect of the consumer and the humility of the product.

The Alexander Pálinka House was founded in Szentes, it opened its gates in the spring of 2015. The delicious drinks are made at the factory by modern column technique, in two distilling pots. Their major aim is to offer quality pálinka for the demanding consumers in Csongrád county, hence in Szentes and around. Further on they are open for contract distilling as well. The characteristics of their products are the following: respect towards the traditional Hungarian flavours, excellent fruits and reserved elegance. The work has been confirmed by nothing less, than one of their first products has been selected as a Pálinka excellence.

The pálinka house, which is located in Dunaalmás, in Komárom-Esztergom county, got its name, anemone after the latin name of wind flower. Their activities were started with the aim to get the surrounding people to know the art of pálinka production, to help, that with the right technology and production excellent quality pálinka could be made from the fruits. They use a modern continous distilling equipment of the Carl type made of copper to respect the traditions and craft perfect pálinka. As a commercial distillery they started operating in 2014 in order to show the products and what they mean under perfect pálinka to the public.

The Kisrét Manufactury Ltd. of Békéscsaba, better known as the Árpád and Vadász Pálinka, is 100% under Hungarian family ownership. After 2015, they won in 2016 once again the title of Hungary’s Most Successful Distiller, and in 2016 they also made „Hungary’s Best Pálinka” – the Premium Red Williams (Pear) pálinka. With 50 year of distilling experience, the goal is beyond conservation and development, the creation of special quality, broadening the cultural aspect of pálinka as well as the cultural consumption. At the Árpád Pálinka family the traditional pot still distillery system and the modern tower technology are used as well. From the spring of 2011 as one of the station of the Plum Pálinka Route of Békés, within a unique tourism programme package, there is a chance to show and taste the Plum Pálinka of Békés at the Árpád Pálinka Ranch. Do visit them in their family friendly atmosphere and taste their award winning range.