The story of GOLDCOCK whisky began back in the late 1960s in Tešetice near Olomouc. Its production started in 1969, making it the oldest Czech whisky. However, its modern renaissance is tied to the RUDOLF JELÍNEK distillery in Vizovice. Since 2008, it has seen numerous successes both domestically and internationally.
Though much has changed, the foundation and origin of GOLDCOCK whisky remain the same—spring two-row barley from Moravia, malt from the Bruntál malt house, and heavily charred European oak barrels from Moravian coopers in Čejkovice.
Currently, there are several types of single malt and single cask whiskies available, including experimental series with various finishes. Unfortunately, these editions tend to sell out quickly.
The Single Malt 10yo 49.2% is the first GOLDCOCK distilled in modern Arnold Holstein stills. The origin of the Single Malt 20yo 49.2% has a somewhat more complex story. When stocks of distillates were moved from Dolian to Vizovice, the 1999 vintage was considered overall weaker. However, in Vizovice, they filled it into brand-new, heavily charred barrels and let it mature. After twenty years, the whisky acquired its distinctive, full flavor, highly appreciated today.
Because of their inclination towards experimentation, R. JELÍNEK decided to produce the first significantly peated Czech whisky. In the Bruntál malt house, they burned three times more peat, resulting in the Peated 49.2% whisky with 30 PPM. The core range is complemented by a rye whisky—Rye 49.2%—aged for just under five years in bourbon barrels.
In 2020, the GOLDCOCK brand expanded its range to include gin. Juniper has been distilled in Vizovice for over 120 years, making gin a logical next step. Coriander, cardamom, angelica, saffron, dill, wormwood, orange, and lemon peel, and of course, black juniper—this simple gin works exceptionally well on its own or in cocktails.
If you’re interested in the world of whisky, follow www.goldcock.cz and read about other experimental and limited editions. Many of them have gained considerable collector’s value.
