Any whisky lover knows that one of the best spots to drink it in Kreuzberg (if not all of Berlin) is Madonna on Wiener Straße. Luckily for those who are in the market to buy what they've tried, Tabac & Whisky Center is just around the corner.
The store itself is what I imagine what I think of a whisky shop: dark interior, wall-to-wall shelves of whisky and cigars, an older gentleman working behind the counter.
I came in asking for some recommendations about whiskys that would match my fellow's palate, and was given a handful of recommendations and explanations. I am not a die-hard whisky drinker myself, but the owner was not rude or condescending to me, which I appreciated, and he was honest about the pricing.
A week later, I returned, and the owner remembered me, helping me quickly and efficiently with my purchase.
I am completely pleased with the knowledge and service here, and the prices are comparable to every other whisky shop I've been to in town, so it's safe to say that I will come back here when I have whisky needs to be met. read more