Pálinka is a mysterious drink, it means something different to everyone.

To villagers, it was a way to make use of excess fruit that cannot be sold, eaten fresh or turned into jam.

To peasants working in the fields, it was traditionally an essential part of breakfast, while gourmets drink it as an aperitif or digestive.

To Etymologists, the word pálinka originated from the Slavic stem "páliť", to distil.

To the EU, it is a form of brandy distilled exclusively from Hungarian fruit - with strictly no sugar or flavourings added.

To the connoisseur, it is a unique family of drinks that marries exceptional purity with a myriad of complex and subtle fruit flavours.

To distillers, it is a labour of love.