1. Prepare the glasses

Put the little shot glasses back on the shelves now, because these glasses are not suitable for real pálinka tasting, even if they have cute little ears.
We use a tulip-shaped glass for palinka tasting. The shape of the glass is important because its bay wall allows a proper perception of aromas and fragrances.

2. Forget the fridge

Cooling is often a problem with palinka. Never cool pálinka as it will not only lose its flavor but also its smell.
What should I do if my drink is warm?
Put the glasses in the fridge or freezer, because when the pálinka is filled into it, it can once again be consumed in a pleasant texture.

3. Air it

It is worth venting the pálinka a bit as it really gives off its aroma a few minutes after filling.

4. Admire the scenery

First, we can determine the quality of the palinka on the basis of the visuality and the colour. It may be clean, mirrored, opaque, cloudy in appearance. Its colour may refer to the fruit it is made of in high quality beverages.

5. Smell it

Smell the palinka with deep, intense breath. Good palinka is clean and fruity!

6. Don't be so fast

You should enjoy every drop of the noble liquor so take a sip! Use your gustatory buds and meditate on the flavors! The basic principle: repeatedly do little.

7. Dry test

After tasting, set your glass aside for 1-2 minutes and then smell it again. If you still feel a pleasant, full-bodied scent, you have consumed good quality palinka. Good palinka is like a real perfume.
Put a few drops on your hand and smell it!