National Pálinkas of Excellence Program

N17 – Raspberry Pálinka

Deep jammy notes and ripe fruitiness appear on the nose, underlined by some kernel oily character, accompanied by ethereal and piquant spiciness in the back. Fruit dominance pops up on the palate, followed by some spiciness, sweet, yet pleasant tone, delivering a complete picture. Long lingering finish with distinct fruity personality. Harmonious, complex pálinka with finesse, well-done indeed.

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N17 – Irsai Olivér Grape Pálinka

Pronounced citrus tones and some raisin character appear on the nose, delivering distinct floral, rose like, perfume tones. Ripe and sweet on the palate, recalling grape blossom. The lively and crisp fruitiness leaves first on the finish, however the kernel notes, the rose and the
perfume stay forever.

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N17 – Blackcurrant Pálinka

Fresher, lighter style of currant pálinka. The pronounced, but not over the top herbal character and the fine sweet fruitiness, harvested at optimal ripeness, elevate it over the average. The youthful style makes it popular, led by red berry fruitiness. Elegant pálinka with long lingering finish. Velvet structure on the end, truly exciting product.

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Apricot Pálinka

The scent immediately captures the consumer, fresh, floral, crunchy fleshy fruit full of vigour. The flavour profile suggest sweet, citrus, fine home made jam, a feeling as eating fresh fruit straight from the tree. Followed by a marzipan kernel note which stays tune all the way to the end. Well composed, very harmonious product which is exciting and captivating at the same time.

N16 – Aged Plum Pálinka

Golden colour. Pleasant red berry fruitiness appears on the nose, followed by kernel character and elegant, soft vanilla. The marzipan like kernel touch on the palate is mixed with sweet spiciness. Dried fruity, slightly tart, medium long finish.

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N16 – Bedded Sour Cherry Pálinka

Ruby colour. Elegant, soft chocolate like notes, candy and the tartness of the fruit peel seduce the consumer. Candied orange, due to the bedding process, followed by chocolate and fine, sweet, spicy tones. Long finish with harmony and smooth structure.

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Irsai Olivér Grape Pálinka

Notes of citrus, fruit, Muscat like character showing all the attributes of the variety, underlined by various rose types making it complete. The flavour profile suggest Muscat resembling perfume with some kernel character. Clean in style, without any tannic grip, lovely on the finish as well. Seductive and special it is indeed a very tempting and captivating product.

Blackcurrant Pálinka

Pale amber colour with some straw yellow hue suggest richness and colourful aromas. Herbal, medicinal, fennel characters cast a lovely shadow on to the deep, sweet aromas of the blackberry fruit. Lively fruit followed by green spiciness, well rounded making the whole picture complete. Well knit, an elegant product despite the craggy style.

Aged Plum Pálinka

Golden colour. Deep on the nose full of fruit and spiciness, the wood is completing the picture with the vanilla and creamy notes making it rounder. The fruit is complemented by the cinnamon, walnut, vanilla and clove notes. Velvet like texture on the palate with rich spiciness, sweet, slightly marzipan on the end, making it quite memorable.

Forte Irsai Olivér Grape Pálinka

The nose points to ripe fruit, compote followed by soft floral tones. Compote flavours with honey gingerbread dominating the palate. High alcohol looks just fine, some cotton candy sweetness with fruitiness pops up at the finish.