Barack Pálinka 0.5l - Apricot Brandy

Barack pálinka is a Hungarian apricot brandy made from sun-ripened fruit, with fragrant orchard aromas, jammy depth and a long, elegant finish.

What Is Barack Pálinka?

Barack means apricot in Hungarian. This expressive pálinka is distilled from carefully selected, hand-picked apricots to capture their vivid orchard aroma, deep fruit character and naturally rounded richness.

On the palate, it is intensely fruity and fragrant, with flavours reminiscent of ripe apricot preserve, a soft floral lift and a clean, dry finish. It is a pure fruit distillate, not a syrupy apricot liqueur.

This premium Hungarian fruit brandy contains no added sugar, colourings or artificial flavourings. The result is an authentically dry apricot spirit that lets the fruit remain the focus.

How to Drink Barack Pálinka

Barack Pálinka is lovely served simply, but its aromatic stone-fruit character also makes it a rewarding ingredient for cocktails and an excellent companion to rich savoury food and elegant desserts.

• Serve neat at 16–18°C in a tulip-shaped glass, allowing its floral apricot aroma to open gradually.
• Make a Barack Sidecar by shaking apricot pálinka with fresh lemon juice, a small measure of triple sec and ice, then straining into a chilled coupe.
• Serve after dinner with dark chocolate, almond biscuits, vanilla ice cream or a warm apricot tart.
• Pair with pan-seared duck breast and an apricot reduction, where the ripe fruit character complements the savoury richness of the meat.
• Try alongside slow-roasted pork belly, glazed carrots or a lightly spiced charcuterie board for an unexpectedly elegant pairing.
• Drizzle a small measure over baked apricots, panna cotta or almond cake for a grown-up dessert course.

Serving Tip

Pour a modest measure and warm the tulip glass gently between your palms before tasting. This helps the apricot aroma emerge gradually, revealing floral, jammy and fresh-fruit notes. Avoid serving it straight from the freezer, as very cold temperatures suppress the fragrance.

Where Does It Come From?

Our Barack Pálinka is made by Agárdi Pálinka, an artisan distillery on the shores of Lake Velence in Hungary. The distillery works with carefully selected, hand-picked fruit and traditional methods to create small-batch spirits with a clear sense of place.

Each 500ml bottle requires approximately 8–10kg of ripe fruit. The finished spirit is bottled in limited quantities and individually numbered, reflecting the care given to every stage from orchard to bottle.

A Distinctive Gift or Tasting Bottle

Its expressive fruit character, individually numbered bottling and elegant presentation make Barack Pálinka a thoughtful choice for anyone who enjoys premium brandy, fine spirits or discovering authentic European drinks.

For a memorable present or a proper at-home tasting, pair it with our pálinka glasses in a gift box.

Product Information

Style: Apricot pálinka / fruit brandy.

Fruit: Apricot.

Ingredients: 100% apricot pálinka.

Alcohol: 40% ABV.

Size: 500ml.

Country of Origin: Hungary.

Dietary information: No added sugar, colourings or artificial flavourings.

Storage: Store upright in a cool, dark place. Serve at 16–18°C.