In the name of Esztergom I would like to thank the excellent opportunity, that in 2017 the first capital of Hungary could host the competition of the most outstanding pálinkas. As a host we also paid attention that the participants could have a little taste of Saint Stephan´s city, I believe, that in Esztergom such an essence got created of the thousand year of Hungarian Christianity, which is almost tangible. Esztergom and the surroundings are not only rich in cultural and historical heritage, but also wealthy in really good fruits, hence the pálinka distillation has its own traditions as well. Although there were local pálinka master distillers in our town previously as well, many started out of joy to distil pálinka due to the favourable legal background. In our town we believe that in our everyday’s decision there must also be the wisdom of our ancestors, and in a good pálinka there are all the knowledge, respect and tradition, which elevated it to the hungaricums, aromas of fruit orchards, captured in a bottle.
During the event we became richer and more experienced in the world of pálinkas, yet I do hope that thanks to the program we can welcome even more of you in the town of Saint Stephan, at the cradle of Hungary, in Esztergom! I wish You a pleasant and joyful time in getting to know the pálinkas!