R. Jelinek is a historic distillery founded in 1894 by a Jewish family in Vizovice, in what is now the Czech Republic. With over a century of heritage, the company has grown into an international group — R. Jelinek Group — with subsidiaries operating across the globe, including in Chile and the United States. The brand carries a legacy of resilience, craftsmanship, and an unwavering dedication to quality that spans generations. While R. Jelinek is best known for its genuine fruit spirits — most notably slivovitz, a traditional plum brandy — the Vizovice distillery also produces Czech Gold Cock whisky, making it one of the few Czech producers to venture into grain distillation. The roots of this tradition trace back to the distillation of waste from beer production, which eventually evolved into the use of grain for rye whisky production. Today, the full portfolio of R. Jelinek fruit distillates and whisky expressions can be explored at the R. Jelinek Slivovitz Museum in Prague. The brand has earned a strong reputation for its kosher-certified products, which are distributed internationally and enjoyed by a loyal global audience. R. Jelinek's commitment to authentic Czech distilling traditions, combined with its international reach, makes it a unique and culturally rich name in the world of spirits.