Jelinek

The production of spirit in Vizovice has an age-long tradition of over four hundred years. The first written record pointing to the existence of a distillery can be found in the records of the Vizovice estate dated 1585, even though the entries are related to a later period (mid 17th century). Initially it was especially spirit made of beer dregs; later corn was added to produce rye brandy.
Around the mid 18th century the famous Slivovitz appeared as a new product. As yet it featured as a mere sideline product, but as of the beginning of 19th century its manufacture gained significance thanks to state premiums.

Rudolf Jelinek a.s. is a joint stock company concerned with the production of alcoholic drinks, especially spirits which has an established tradition in Vizovice since 16th century. The company itself was founded at the end of the last century but one, in 1894. The products are known in all corners of the Czech Republic. But they are not determined only for the home market. The exports have enjoyed a tradition since 1934 and in recent years the volume is ever on the increase.
The flag ship is Slivovitz, of which a varied assortment (kosher, non-kosher, Gold, White etc.) is produced and furthermore the trademark fruit brandies of the highest quality (e.g. pear brandy, apricot brandy, cherry brandy etc.).