Rudolph Jelinek Fernet Liqueur is a bitter liqueur that originated in Italy and is now produced in the Czech Republic. It is made from a distillate of macerated herbs and spices, and has an ABV of 38%..Jelinek Fernet is rich in anise flavors and possesses a strong herbal character. This digestive beverage was created during the period of the Habsburg dynasty in the latter part of the 19th century in the region of central Europe near the famous health spa town of LuhaÄovice, Czech Republic.