R. Jelinek Kosher Silver Plum Brandy

R. Jelinek Kosher Silver Plum Brandy is slivovitz at full strength — 100 proof (50% ABV), triple-distilled from fully matured plums, unaged and crystal clear. Made in Vizovice, Czech Republic by RUDOLF JELINEK (founded 1894) from the company's own plum orchards, this is the Kosher-for-Passover bottling: OU certified, produced under rabbinical supervision with facilities purified before production. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — the definitive Czech plum brandy.

• Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV) — US Kosher-for-Passover bottling
• Style: Silver (unaged) slivovitz — triple-distilled, crystal clear
• Kosher: Kosher for Passover, OU certified
• Origin: Vizovice, Czech Republic; distilling since 1894; estate plum orchards
• Production: Fully matured plums, triple distillation; produced under supervision of kosher-certification representatives

Four Centuries of Slivovitz, Bottled at 100 Proof

Plum brandy has been distilled in the hills of Wallachia for some 400 years; Rudolf Jelinek industrialized the tradition in 1894 and remains the world's leading slivovitz producer. The Silver is the purest expression of the craft — no oak, no aging, just triple-distilled plum spirit with the smooth, slightly almond character that comes from the pits. The Kosher-for-Passover bottling adds a layer of rigor: production supervised by Jewish-organization representatives, equipment purified with hot and cold water before the run. Explore more brandy and the full R. Jelinek range.

Tasting Notes

Smooth and clean on the nose with sweetish almond and delicate plum fruit — the brand's own descriptors. The palate is soft yet powerful at 100 proof: ripe plum, a whisper of marzipan from the pits, and a long, warming, faintly fruity finish. No oak to hide behind; the fruit does all the work.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled or at room temperature in a small glass, Central-European style — slivovitz is traditionally sipped neat, often as an aperitif or with cured meats and cheese. It also makes a formidable base for a stone-fruit sour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is slivovitz?

Slivovitz is plum brandy — a fruit spirit distilled from fermented plums, traditional to Central and Eastern Europe. R. Jelinek's Silver is the unaged (clear) style, triple-distilled for smoothness.

Is R. Jelinek Silver Slivovitz kosher?

This bottling is Kosher for Passover and OU certified. R. Jelinek has produced kosher slivovitz since 1934 and attained OU certification in 1999, with production supervised by kosher-certification representatives.

What is the difference between Silver and Gold slivovitz?

Silver is unaged and crystal clear; Gold is aged in oak, giving it color and barrel character. Silver shows pure plum fruit at full strength.

The world's benchmark plum brandy — order R. Jelinek Kosher Silver Plum Brandy online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.