Rudolf Jelínek is the reference Central European slivovice producer — triple-distilled plum (Slivovice), pear (Hruškovice), apricot (Meruňkovice), cherry — and a key maker of the Passover-kosher plum brandy that traveled with the Jewish diaspora Wikipedia: Slivovitz.
The Balkans & Central Europe
Rudolf Jelínek
The best-known Moravian slivovice house — triple-distilled plum, pear, apricot and cherry, including kosher lines.
PlumPearApricotCherryWasser (ferment → distill)Widely available in the US
Products & tasting notes
Slivovitz Gold 10-Year (aged plum)
Wasser10 yearsOak-aged Moravian plum — dried fruit, spice and a mellow, warming depth.
About Plum →Kosher Slivovitz (Passover)
WasserClear, robust triple-distilled plum — the diaspora Passover classic; dry, punchy and pure plum.
About Plum →Hruškovice (pear)
WasserRipe Williams pear, floral and clean.
About Pear →Meruňkovice (apricot)
WasserHoneyed, aromatic apricot with a stone-fruit lift.
About Apricot →