R. Jelinek Plum Liqueur
R. Jelinek Plum Liqueur is the Czech distiller's fruit liqueur — built on Jelinek's own slivovitz, the house's most traditional distillate, rounded and matured, then combined with natural plum juice and sugar. Bottled at 18% ABV in 750mL (per the live listing — see the size flag in Metadata), it's made by RUDOLF JELÍNEK a.s. in Vizovice, Moravia, the heart of Czech plum country. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 18% (per Czech data sheet and US listings; bottle read confirms)
- Size: 750mL per live listing — official Czech sheet and US retailers show 700mL (bottle read)
- Base: Jelinek slivovitz + natural plum juice + sugar — a fruit liqueur, not a brandy
- Producer: RUDOLF JELÍNEK a.s., Vizovice, Moravia, Czechia
- Character: plums dominate taste and aroma, fine prune undertone, almond-pit flavor in the background (official domestic listing)
- Label note: each bottle carries the fruit's Latin name — Prunus domestica
Slivovitz, Sweetened the Czech Way
R. Jelinek has distilled plums in Vizovice since the 19th century, and the plum liqueur is the softer side of the house: the same slivovitz distillate, mellowed with plum juice and sugar into something you can pour chilled or over ice. The official Czech listing describes plums dominating with a fine prune undertone and almond-pit in the background — and suggests it over ice, or in summer with sparkling water. Explore more craft spirits, or shop the R. Jelinek range at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the official Czech domestic listing: plums dominate the taste and aroma, with a fine prune undertone and an almond-pit flavor in the background.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled or over ice — the house's own suggestion. In summer, lengthen it with sparkling water and ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as slivovitz?
No — slivovitz is the 45–50% plum brandy; this is an 18% fruit liqueur built on that distillate with plum juice and sugar.
What is the ABV?
18% ABV (Czech and US listings agree; the distillery museum also lists a 24% variant — the bottle decides).
Where is it made?
Vizovice, Moravia, Czechia, by RUDOLF JELÍNEK a.s.
How should I serve it?
Chilled or over ice; the distillery also suggests it with sparkling water and ice in summer.
Czech plum country in a bottle — order R. Jelinek Plum Liqueur online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.