Vinprom Troyan

Vinprom Troyan AD is a national leader in the production of natural fruit distillates and spirits (rakija). The company annually purchases over 5,000 tons of fruit, which is processed using a special traditional technology that preserves the unadulterated taste and aroma of Troyan plum brandy. Plum distillate accounts for more than 90% of Vinprom Troyan's total production, including the production of apricot, apple, pear and cherry distillate. Troyan plum brandy is registered in the European Register of Protected Geographical Indications, which confirms the unique place of the brand on the Bulgarian and international market. It has won numerous prizes, awards and medals from prestigious international and national awards and tastings. Since 2007, Vinprom Troyan AD has become part of the Czech joint-stock company Rudolf Jelinec, the largest producer of fruit distillates in Europe. The company maintains long-term trade relations with foreign partners in the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia, Croatia and the USA, for which it exports its products every year. Vinprom Troyan JSC fruit distillates are certified by KOSHER production and comply with Jewish dietary traditions.

The Rudolf Jelinek GROUP was founded in 2010 with its headquarters in the Netherlands and includes holdings of Rudolf JELINEK worldwide. Currently the largest producer of fruit spirits of the highest quality.

In 2007 "VINPROM - TROYAN" AD becomes a subsidiary of "RUDOLF JELINEK" and is the only importer of Czech products for Bulgaria.

The Czech joint-stock company "RUDOLF JELINEK" with the seat in Vizovice is one of the biggest producers of fruit distillates in Europe. The traditions in the production of fruit distillates in Vizovice date back to 1585. The company itself was founded in 1894 and today it is known mainly for its plum rakija, which has been enormously successful not only in the Czech Republic, but all over the world. Besides various types of fruit distillates, the company also produces other high-quality fruit distillates, including plums, apricots, cherries, apples and others. "RUDOLF JELÍNEK" has expanded its presence on the world markets also through other international investments around the world.

RUDOLF JELÍNEK Slovakia with its headquarters in Skalica was established in 1999 as the exclusive importer of "RUDOLF JELÍNEK" brands for Slovakia.

RUDOLF JELÍNEK - S.A.Chile with its seat in Chile is specialized in buying fruit, producing fruit distillates and selling them. Chile is one of the world's largest pear producers outside Europe. The high quality of Chilean pears, known for their high sugar content, makes them a perfect complement for the production of pear distillate. The total production of the subsidiary is for the markets of the European Union, especially for Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic.

RUDOLF JELÍNEK USA - The history of "RUDOLF JELÍNEK" in the USA began in 1934, when Rudolf Jelínek himself started to export kosher slivovitz to the USA. Currently, this is one of the most important markets for the company and the company continues to expand its presence on the continent.

Vinprom Troyan AD continues the tradition of Troyan Plum Rakija production and is happy to share it with the public. The company offers guided tours in the working centers of the factory so that tourists can learn the secrets of fruit distillates production. The aim of this project is to show the art of transforming the fruit into high quality distillates combining traditional production methods and modern technology. The project supports the development of local tourism and makes the city of Troyan an attractive tourist destination. The excursions are conducted by specialists from the company and cover all stages of production - from the reception of the fruit, fermentation and distillation to the storage for aging and bottling of the production. Each tour ends with a tasting of selected products.

Guided tour variations:

1st standard
Visit with a guide the fruit reception facilities, the fermentation and distillation plant, the ageing products warehouse and a tasting of 3 selected rakija.
Cost: 12 BGN

2. with a gift
Standard + A gift / a bottle Old Troyanska Slivova Rakia 0,2l.
Cost: 18 BGN

3. with a special gift
Standard + A gift / a bottle Old Troyanska Slivova Rakia 0,2l with a special label according to the customer's request.
Cost: 22 BGN

The tours are intended for individual visitors, organized groups and for travel agencies. The tours are for groups of at least 10 people. The tours are available upon prior request every working day from 08:00 to 15:00. It is possible to organize visits on Saturday following a request sent a week before. The excursions with a special gift should be requested at least 3 weeks earlier in order to have time to design the label according to the customer's wishes.

Awards and medals awarded over the years:

Diploma and Gold Medal - Ljubljana - 1964

Diploma and gold medal - Ljubljana - 1966

Diploma and Gold Medal - Ljubljana - 1976

Diploma and Gold Medal - International Fair Plovdiv - 1993

Diploma and Gold Medal - Belgrade - 1999

Diploma and Gold Medal - "Agroexpo" Plovdiv - 1999

Diploma and Gold Medal - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2001

Diploma and Gole Medal - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2003

Diploma and Gold Medal - "Vinarna" Plovdiv - 2007

Diploma and Gold Medal - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2008

Gold medal - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2010

3 silver medals - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2011

2 bronze medals - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2011

Gold medal - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2012

3 gold medals - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2013

2 gold medals - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2014

Gold medal - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2015

Gold medal - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2016

3 gold medals - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2017

2 gold medals - "Vinaria" Plovdiv - 2018