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The whistle bottle from Hungary
Fütyülős means something like little whistle, and that refers to the bottle: the neck is shaped so that you can whistle on it. It is a familiar sight in Hungary.
Barack is Hungarian for apricot. This bottle contains a drink based on fruit distillate and honey. Zwack itself markets Fütyülős as a liqueur, not as a pálinka, and at 34.5 percent it is also below the strength usual for pálinka.
The range is now broad: besides apricot, there are sour cherry, blueberry, watermelon and strawberry, among others. We stock the apricot, the brand's classic flavour.
The bottle we have in stock
Futyulos Barack Palinka
Apricot, based on fruit distillate and honey. 50 centilitres, 34.5 percent according to the label.
€ 16,99
What is pálinka?
Pálinka is the Hungarian name for fruit distillate: fermented fruit that has been distilled, without added sugar or flavouring. The best-known types are apricot (barack), plum (szilva) and pear. What may be called pálinka is regulated by law in Hungary, and the strength is higher than that of this bottle. Fütyülős carries the name on the label but is listed by its maker as a liqueur.
A Zwack Unicum brand
- The brand in brief
- ZwackThe Hungarian drinks house behind the brand.
- BarackHungarian for apricot.
- HoneyPart of the base, alongside fruit distillate.
- The bottleA neck you can whistle on.
Fütyülős is a brand of Zwack Unicum, the Hungarian drinks house best known for the herbal bitter Unicum. The brand draws on the Hungarian pálinka tradition and the fruit of the Puszta.
The base is fruit distillate with honey. That makes the drink sweeter and softer than a true pálinka, which is dry and considerably stronger.
According to Zwack, the whistle bottle itself goes back centuries; it was redesigned in 2018 with tulip motifs and a honeycomb relief.
Pálinka or liqueur: why it matters
In a pálinka, all the flavour comes from the fruit and the distilling; nothing may be added. In this bottle, honey is part of the base, which is why the product is listed as a liqueur. That is not a value judgement, but it makes a difference to what you get in the glass: sweeter, rounder and less strong.
Who is this bottle for?
If you know Hungary and are looking for the bottle you see on tables there, this is it. The whistle neck also makes it a recognisable gift.
If you are looking for a dry pálinka at full strength, this is not the bottle for you. Give us a call and we will look with you at what is on the shelf.
Not sure? Call 0570 541 278 or email info@bockje.nl. We're happy to help you choose.
Frequently asked questions about Futyulos
How many bottles of Futyulos does ’t Bockje have in stock?
One: the 50 centilitre Barack Palinka, available immediately.
What does barack mean?
Barack is Hungarian for apricot. It is this brand's classic flavour.
Is this a real pálinka?
Not in the strict sense. Zwack lists Fütyülős as a liqueur: the base is fruit distillate with honey, and at 34.5 percent the bottle is below the strength usual for pálinka.
Why is it called Fütyülős?
The name means something like little whistle and refers to the bottle: the neck is shaped so that you can whistle on it.
Who makes Futyulos?
Zwack Unicum from Hungary, the house that also makes the herbal bitter Unicum.
Does ’t Bockje also ship Futyulos abroad?
Yes. We ship to around forty countries. Email info@bockje.nl if you want to know whether your country is included.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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Brink 2, Bathmen
All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed