Pálinka

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Pálinka (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈpaːliŋkɒ] ) is a traditional fruit spirit (or fruit brandy) with origins in medieval Hungary, known under several names. The earliest verifiable reference to pálinka dates back to 1332, when it was used as medicine in the Hungarian royal court. Protected as a geographical indication of the European Union, only fruit spirits mashed, distilled, matured and bottled in Hungary and similar apricot spirits from four provinces of Austria can be called "pálinka", while "Tótpálinka" refers to wheat-derived beverages. Törkölypálinka, a different product in the legal sense, is a similarly protected pomace spirit that is commonly included with pálinka. While pálinka may be made of any locally grown fruit, the most common ones are plums, apricots, apples, pears, and cherries. A similar product exists in Romania (Transylvania) and Slovakia, regions that were once part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia it is known as pálenka, in Italy and...

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